Lloyd Benjamin Pistone
Born In: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Passed on: September 9th, 2010
Lloyd Pistone of Grove Hamlet Moncton, N.B., passed away at The Moncton Hospital after a short illness, on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2010.
He was born in Sydney, C.B., the son of the late Benjamin and Gladys Pistone (nee Shannon).
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Eva May Pistone (nee Wilson); two sisters from Ontario, Karen (Terry Doyle) and Lana (Donald McMullin).
He was predeceased by two infant children, Jason Wilson and Kimberly Dawn.
Lloyd is survived by godsons, Darren Sweet (Lise) and Troy Sweet (Dr. Michelle Conrod). Lovingly remembered by several nieces and nephews. Lloyd will be missed by Eva's six sisters and two brothers, and three special childhood friends, Ian Macintyre, Doug MacFayen and Tom Reid.
He was predeceased by two other special childhood friends, Donnie Matheson and Jimmy Coleman.
Lloyd worked at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce for 39 years. He began his career with CIBC in Sydney, N.S. in 1956, and for the next 39 years he worked across Canada, as well as Barbados, Grenada, Grand Cayman and Antigua, holding various managerial and head office positions both in the West Indies and later in Canada.
Lloyd was a proud Italian Cape Bretoner, an avid hunter and fisherman and a magnificent storyteller, with an amazing sense of humour and love of life.
Lloyd was a life long learner; a graduate of St. FX University and The Atlantic Baptist University, he also took courses at Dalhousie and McMaster University, and received his F.I.C.B., he was a member of the Canadian Forces Reserves, Nova Scotia C.B. Highlanders. Lloyd was a member of the Moncton Gyro Club, Garden Club, Writers Club and editor of the CIBC Business Magazine, a member of the Art Society. He was a talented artist, and an avid gardener. He was an active volunteer with The Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation.
Resting at Fair Haven Funeral Home with visitation Monday, Sept. 13 from 10-11 a.m., immediately followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. Fr. Yvon Arsenault presiding. Burial in Fair Haven Memorial Gardens following the service. A reception for Lloyd friends and family will follow the service in the Garden View Reception Room.
Memorial donations in memory of Lloyd may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Fair Haven Funeral Home, 1177 Salisbury Rd., Moncton , 506-852-3530.
A book of condolences may be signed at www.fairhavenmemorial.ca
