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Steven Pignato Obituary
Steven "Chop" L. Pignato, age 52, of Janesville, passed away unexpectedly from injuries he sustained from a motorcycle accident on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at UW Hospital and Trauma Center in Madison. Chop was born in Chicago on December 8, 1968; the son of Carl L. and Marcella (Manz) Pignato. He worked as an Engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad and was the President of the Brothers In Chain's M.C. He held his family, his brothers, and his loved ones in the highest regard and would always provide selflessly to those in need. Our "Chop" will be dearly missed but never forgotten. Steven is survived by his children: Jessica (Bradey Duncan) Pignato, Mario Pignato, and Anthony Christopher; his father, Carl L. Pignato; grandchildren: Alex Christopher, Graedyn Weeks, Hudson Duncan and Jackson Duncan; sister, Clarissa (Michael) Jezior; nieces: Amanda (Aron) Kershaw and Katlyn (Ron Bauer) Jezior; and many extended family members and friends.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME in Janesville, WI. SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY is assisting the family. For online condolences and guestbook, please visit: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com
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Melissa Clark ( jayden clark)
August 7, 2021
So many memories of all of us hanging out having a blast. Jade and I send our sympathies
Frank Gillies
August 6, 2021
Taken from us too soon, you will be missed immensely.
R.I.P. Chop
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