Albert J. Pianelli, Jr.

Albert J. Pianelli Jr., 71, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, in Kingston after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Phillipsburg, N.J., Al attended Phillipsburg High School. He was a proud alum of Villanova University, where he played football and basketball. For the past 42 years, Al had served the local community as a State Farm insurance agent in Wilkes-Barre.

Al is survived by son, Mark Pianelli and his wife, Alyssa, Paoli; son, Jeffrey Pianelli and his wife, Eileen, Charlotte, N.C.; three grandchildren, Alexander Pianelli, 13; Anabelle Pianelli, 9; and Allison Pianelli, 4; brother, Rod Pianelli; sister, Judy Morgitan and husband, James; sister, Sharon Meyer and her husband, Donald; and many nieces, nephews and godchildren.

Al was preceded in death by his daughter, Alyssa Marie Pianelli; and parents, Albert and Elizabeth Pianelli.

Al will be remembered as a devoted and dedicated father, a loving and adoring grandfather and a terrific friend. "Pop-Pop" found great joy in his grandchildren, attending their baseball games and dance recitals and was always up for some clowning around with "his kiddos."

He will also be fondly remembered for his two passions, golf and Villanova basketball. He enjoyed playing golf with his sons and his many friends at Fox Hill Country Club. Al was a very active member at Fox Hill, where he served on the board of directors for many years, served as the golf chairman and was elected president this past year.

When Al wasn't golfing, he was cheering on the Villanova Wildcats, attending games at the Pavilion and often traveling to watch the team play in the NCAA tournament. V's up!

Calling Hours are scheduled for Saturday, February 5, 2022, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, at the Finegan Funeral Home, 302 Heckman Street, Phillipsburg, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an organization close to Al's heart, Allied Services Foundation, 100 Abington Executive Park, Clarks Summit, PA 18411, or via their secure website at www.allied-services.org/giving.