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" Jeffrey John Pignataro, 67, of Spotsylvania, Virginia, former long-time resident of Port Jefferson, Long Island, New York, went to the Lord on Jan. 30th, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jeff was born in 1955 in New Brunswick NJ to Francis and Caroline Smith Pignataro and was raised in East Brunswick, NJ along with his five siblings. Jeff was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft NJ, received his BA in Sociology at Niagara University and completed a Masters Degree in Sociology at the New School for Social Research in NYC. He later went on to complete a certificate in Computer Technology at the Chubb Institute in NY. Jeff had a long and successful IT career until he retired in 2021.

Jeff was blessed to be a part of a large, loving family and was always the life of the party! We will miss him dearly with all of the laughter and joy he brought to each of our lives. Jeff loved people and travel, which led him to have many cherished friends throughout his life. His favorite travel destinations were at his time shares in Hawaii and Lake Tahoe. One of Jeff's favorite hobbies was collecting antiques as evidenced by the beautiful displays in his home. Jeff's motto was to LIVE, LIVE, LIVE!!!

Jeff was preceded in death by his loving parents. He is survived by his five siblings and their spouses, Francis & Maryellen Pignataro, Caroline & John Doyle, Kim & Henry Bukowski, Keith & Janet Pignataro, and Scott & Gina Pignataro.

Jeff was affectionately known as “Uncle Jeppie” to all of his nieces and nephews; Michael & Jamie Pignataro, Kelly & Nicholas Hafto, Christopher Doyle, Daniel & Hannah Doyle, Matthew & Jaclyn Doyle, Victoria & Michael Giangrasso, Jonathan & Brittany Bukowski, Brett & Shaynna Bukowski, Alicia & Matthew Kiebus, Lauren & Amanda Pignataro and Aidan Pignataro.

Jeff will be remembered as a beloved son, loving brother and uncle and especially loved being a Great uncle to Jack and Jordan Pignataro, Sawyer Julia Doyle, Riley Madison Doyle, Atlas Quil Bukowski and Hudson Lynn Kiebus.

Jeff is also survived by his loving Aunt, Joan Caputo, and many cousins. Jeff was blessed to have many loving and supportive friends in his life whom he cherished and considered family.

A Christian Mass will be celebrated for Jeff on February 17, 2023 at 10:00 am at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Old Bridge, NJ. Interment to follow at Chestnut Hill Cemetery, East Brunswick, NJ where Jeffrey will be laid to rest with his loving parents.

Please join Jeff’s family in celebrating his life at: MJ’s Restaurant Bar and Grill, 19 Summerhill Road, Spotswood, NJ 08884. "