Michelle A. Pilota (nëe Argiro), 56, of Chicago Heights, IL passed away the afternoon of November 4, 2019 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by her loving family at her sister’s residence in Pittsburgh, PA.

Born on June 6, 1963 in New Castle she was the daughter of Rocco Argiro and Marilyn White (Snezic) . Her parents reside in New Castle.

Michelle was a graduate of Neshannock High School and Robert Morris College where she earned her degree in business.

She is survived by her loving husband of thirty one years, Kenneth W. Pilota, Sr., whom she married on August 27, 1988.

Michelle worked for BDT Capital Partners as Manager of Administrative Services in Chicago, IL.

In addition to her parents, Michelle is survived by her children, Danielle Pilota, and Kenneth Pilota, Jr. both of Chicago, IL, her brother, Mark Argiro (Kelly) of New Castle, and her sister, Marie Kelly (Mike) of Pittsburgh, Pa.

A Blessing Service will be held on Saturday, November 9th at 12:00 p.m. at Holy Spirit Parish, St. Camillus Site. Deacon John Carran will officiate.

Burial services will take place in Chicago, IL.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home & Crematory, 3000 Wilmington Road.