David C. Pastore

January 17, 1952 to March 30, 2020

David C. Pastore, 68, of Mount Jackson passed away the morning of March 30, 2020, at UPMC Passavant. Born in New Castle on Jan. 17, 1952, David was a son of the late George and Audrey McConnell Pastore Gardiner. Surviving at home is his loving wife of 49 years, the former Carol A. Melchiorre, whom he married on Jan. 9, 1971.

David was a member of the Holy Spirit Parish. He had served with the National Guard for 12 years. David worked at Blair Strip Steel for more than 14 years as an inventory specialist. A cancer survivor since 1988, he was an active guy. He was an avid golfer. David also enjoyed coaching soccer. He had been a coach for the Mohawk Soccer Club and later became the soccer varsity head coach at Mohawk High School. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Carol; two sons, Ryan Pastore and his wife, Autumn, of New Castle and Justin Pastore and his wife, Corina, of Seven Fields, Pennsylvania; brothers, George Pastore and his wife, Marian, of New Castle and Thomas Pastore and his wife, Kim, of California; his sister, Karen Jordan and her husband, Michael, of Texas; two grandchildren, Graecyn and Brooklyn; and his mother-in-law, Clara L. Melchiorre of New Castle.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Eugene C. Melchiorre.

In keeping with David's wishes, there are no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at a later date by his family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S. Mill St.

Lord God, you are attentive to the voice of our pleading, Give David eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on him forever. Let us find in your Son comfort in our sadness, certainty in our doubt, and courage to live through this hour. Make our faith strong through Christ our Lord.  Amen.