Alfred Pinto

Maggie Valley, Alfred E. Pinto, 83, of Maggie Valley passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Al was born in Bound Brooks, New Jersey, the youngest of eleven children. He was predeceased by his parents, Vito and Santa Pinto; sisters, Angie and Rosie; and brothers, Joe, John, Jimmy, Tony, and Mike. Left to cherish his memory are brothers, Louie, Vito and Frankie. Al is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shirley Jean Pinto; daughter Therese (Bobby) Sutton; grandchildren, Henry and Ella,; and many loving nieces and nephews. Al leaves behind many loyal friends. Al served as a United States Marine at Parris Island, South Carolina. Al and Shirley operated an Italian Restaurant, Joe's Spaghetti House, for seven years in Beaufort, South Carolina. They opened Alfredo's Restaurant in 1970 in Maggie Valley serving loyal customers until 1980. Al was a Sales Associate at Harbor Datsun and spent many years at Taylor Motor Company in Waynesville before retiring in 2014. Al served as an Alderman in Maggie Valley for many years and his service to his community is a legend. He was a member of St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church in Maggie Valley and also a member of Knights of Columbus. A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church in Maggie Valley. Memorials may be sent to Knights of Columbus Wounded Warrior Fund, P.O. Box 146, Maggie Valley, NC 28751.

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