Luke A. Pellegrino

December 21, 1937 - February 22, 2021

Luke A. Pellegrino, 83 of Annadale passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021, at Staten Island University Hospital South. Born Tuesday, December 21, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Frank Pellegrino and the late Rose Savino Pellegrino. Luke, a US Army Veteran served honorably on active duty from 1961-1963 and was transferred to the Army reserves for the remainder of his term until 1967. Following his release from the Army, Luke began his career as an Accountant formerly of Clarke Dodge and Tucker Anthony of Manhattan. He was nothing short of a hard working and dedicated family man. In his free time Luke was a devoted Classic Horror Movie junkie. Dracula, Frankenstein, were just some of his favorites as well as the TV classics like the Honeymooners and the Bowery Boys on Sunday mornings with his daughter LuAnn a memory she will always cherish. He was a devoted lifelong NY Rangers fan and could always be found watching his games. Luke was obsessed with flashlights and fixing and tinkering with gadgets. His one true passion was his grandchildren, Luke could always be counted on to give in to whatever they wanted when their parents wouldn't comply. He was the beloved husband of 58 years to Joan (Epifania) Pellegrino. Loving father of LuAnn Durante and Todd Pellegrino. Adored father in law of Ken Durante and Julie Pellegrino. Cherished grandfather of Victoria and Luke Pellegrino. Dear brother of the late Thomas Pellegrino and the late Marilyn Scarpa. A Funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM on Thursday at the John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc. located at 28 Eltingville Blvd Staten Island, New York 10312. Private cremation to follow. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. Please be mindful due to the current State mandate that a mask must be worn at all times in the funeral home and social distancing requirements must be followed during the services. Due to the current Pandemic a strict 40-50 person in room policy is in effect. Please adhere to this policy and allow others to pay their respects as well. Due to the current pandemic circumstances please note: We do not accept deliveries from outside vendors for bakery products, fruit baskets, and floral arrangements until further notice. Floral Arrangements can be purchased from our in house floral designers who work under the most stringent sanitary conditions which include temperature checks, mask wearing, distancing and protective clothing. You can call 718-948-2016 and place your order. We must protect the families we serve, our own families and staff who operate the funeral home. If you should so desire Contributions in memory of Luke may be made to either the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation: Use our Printable Donation Form to donate by mail or fax. Mail your completed form to us at: Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 or fax it to us at 718-987-3909. or online at: https://dogood.t2t.org/give/320847/#!/donation/checkout or to the St Jude Childens Research Hospital online at: https://www.stjude.org/