{"id":82340,"date":"2020-11-25T05:43:58","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T10:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/?p=82340"},"modified":"2020-11-27T07:34:11","modified_gmt":"2020-11-27T12:34:11","slug":"remembering-walter-pianosi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2020\/11\/25\/remembering-walter-pianosi\/","title":{"rendered":"Remembering Walter Pianosi"},"content":{"rendered":"

Owego resident Walter F. Pianosi is being remembered as a role model in the community. Particularly notable are the decades of exemplary service he held in several capacities for the Owego Fire Department. <\/p>\n

Pianosi, age 87, passed away at his home on Nov. 10. A funeral was held on Nov. 18 at St. Patrick\u2019s Church.<\/p>\n

Pianosi lettered in football and track at Owego Free Academy, and after high school joined the U.S. Army.  A long-time employee at IBM-Owego, Pianosi was a member of the company\u2019s Quarter-Century Club.<\/p>\n

Outside of work, Pianosi, an avid sportsman, served on the Board of Directors at the Tioga County Sportsmen\u2019s Association and was a committee chair for Trap and Trout Stocking at the club.<\/p>\n

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Pictured is Walt Pianosi as Owego Fire Chief, conducting a live burn training exercise. Provided photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

It was Pianosi\u2019s revered dedication to the Owego Fire Department (OFD) that will be remembered by many. Pianosi\u2019s foresight and proactive approach ultimately benefitted the department, and the community, in multiple ways.<\/p>\n

Pianosi served as Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, Foreman of Wave Hose Co. #2, Training Officer, Building Committee Chair, and life member of both Croton Hose Co. #3 and the Owego Hose Teams. In addition, he was an ambulance driver for American Legion Post #401, a member of the Owego Emergency Squad Dive Team, and served Tioga County as Acting Fire Coordinator and Deputy Fire Coordinator.<\/p>\n

Patrick Gavin, OFD and Hose Team member, remembers Pianosi as \u201cOwego\u2019s John Wayne,\u201d and where he was seen as strong, tough, and disciplined. Gavin said Pianosi\u2019s list of accomplishments was extensive.<\/p>\n

Gavin explained that it was Pianosi who was instrumental in planning the construction of the department\u2019s first training facility in the early 1980\u2019s, and remarked, \u201cHe knew that a training facility was needed.\u201d <\/p>\n

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Pictured is Walt Pianosi as Wave Hose Co. #2 Foreman, pumping out an underpass during the 1972 flood. Provided photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

While in his role on the Buildings Committee, it was also Pianosi, Gavin said, who suggested moving heavier equipment and fire apparatus out of the Historic Owego Fire Station and to the adjacent fire station across Temple Street.<\/p>\n

Gavin recalled, \u201cWalt also led the initiative to get 911 to the forefront,\u201d which at the time was a major accomplishment for the area.<\/p>\n

Longtime friend and fellow fireman, Dick Franz, remarked, \u201cI grew up with Walt, we went to OFA together and played football together. He was a good neighbor to everyone in Owego, and a giving person who did a lot for others.\u201d <\/p>\n

Franz continued, \u201cWhile in the fire department, he taught the kids well, and was a good example,\u201d adding, \u201cWe could always depend on him to get whatever needed to be done, and I guess I will most remember that Walt was always giving of himself.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Pictured is Walt Pianosi as Tioga County Fire Coordinator. In this photo, Walt performs a fire code inspection at OES in 1980. Provided photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

Fellow friend and OFD retired chief, Ken Easton, commented, \u201cWalt Pianosi meant the world to me,\u201d adding, \u201cHe was my boss at IBM, and just a really good friend.\u201d<\/p>\n

Easton mentioned that Pianosi often showed a gruff exterior, but that his huge heart superseded it. And for whatever task or project was at hand, Easton said Pianosi \u201cmade it happen.\u201d<\/p>\n

Easton delivered the eulogy at Pianosi\u2019s funeral, and although he expected it, fewer people were able to attend due to COVID concerns.<\/p>\n

\"Remembering<\/a>You can read Walter Pianosi\u2019s full obituary online at emfaheyfuneralhome.com\/tribute\/details\/982\/Walter-Pianosi\/obituary.html#content-start<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Memorial contributions in memory of Walter F. Pianosi can be made out to Owego Hose Teams Inc., Steamer Fund, and mailed to 461 E. Main St., Owego, N.Y. 13827, or you can contribute online at www.owegohoseteams.com<\/a>.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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