Grace R. Pinto's Obituary
Grace R. Pinto (Missal) - age 77 , passed away on May 5, 2013 after a 9 year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Daughter of Helen (Mosinski) and John Missal, both deceased. Wife of Raymond J. Pinto, married for 56 Years, Dear mother of Mark (Jill LeHoty) Greg (Donna Kraine) and Lisa Wagner (Carl). Proud grandmother of Daniel, Amanda, Maddie, Erica, Amy & Beth. Grace was a longtime resident of Garfield Heights, graduating from Garfield Heights High School. Grace loved music – and was an accomplished pianist. Grace attended the Cleveland Institute of music, followed by a long and rewarding career as a piano teacher – her students included her grandchildren. Grace had a special connection with seniors and in 1980 she went to work at the Garfield Heights Senior Center. By the time she retired, she served as the Director of the Senior Center. Our family will never forget the kindness shown to Grace by the staff at the Kemper House and the Hospice of Western Reserve. VISITATION WEDNESDAY 4-8PM at JARDINE FUNERAL HOME, 15822 PEARL RD, STRONGSVILLE. Funeral Mass THURSDAY 10AM St. John Neumann Church, Strongsville. Interment Strongsville Cemetery. Donations to be made to the Alzheimers Association and the Hospice of Western Reserve. www.jardinefh.com
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