Ernst “Ernie” S. Balotti

Date of Death: July 13, 2022

On July 13th, 2022, Ernst “Ernie” S. Balotti passed from this world at the age of 74, after an extended battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Germany, Ernie immigrated to the United States at the age of five, and eventually became a naturalized citizen. In 1965, he enlisted in the Marine Corps, serving in Okinawa, Japan and Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. After finishing his active duty service in 1969, he served as an instructor with the Marine Corps Reserves for a short time. He married Mary Pellegrino in 1973, and they lived in Center Township, Pennsylvania, where they raised one son, Brandon. As a civilian, he worked various jobs before becoming a control room operator at St. Joe’s power plant in Monaca for 40 years until his retirement.
Larger than life, Ernie’s big personality meant that he never met a stranger. An avid outdoorsman and supporter of the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts, Ernie loved camping, hiking, and kayaking. He loved the various pets that he had throughout his life, and he doted on his grand-cats. Ernie’s lifelong patriotic spirit manifested in his knowledge of American flag history, and he was a member of the National Flag Foundation through which he conducted historic flag presentations for various community groups. Ernie also had great reverence for the original stewards of this land, the Native and Indigenous Peoples of North America. He was known for his love of good food, good drink, and good company – the last of which he himself provided wherever he went.
Ernie is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary; his son Brandon, and his wife, Amanda; beloved family in Germany, including Ernie, Tina, and Kathy; and many dear loved ones and friends made throughout his life.
There will be no formal services at this time. In lieu of flowers, Ernie’s family asks that you make a donation in his memory to your favorite animal rescue, veteran support organization, a Native American/Indigenous Peoples charity, or plant a tree in his honor.
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Ernie brought so many gifts to our life. We will never forget him!

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My husband and I ran across Ernie when we were Cub Scout leaders in the 90s. Ernie was the archery instructor at our Cub Scout Day Camp for several years. He was a very good instructor and really got into his character for each year's theme! The boys loved his classes! Our sympathy to Ernie's wife and family. May God bring you comfort and peace.

Mary, I am so saddened at Ernie’s passing. But like Bob, his body has been restored! They are sitting up there in Heaven, with their beloved pets on their lap! God bless you and Brandon. Linda Doughty

I spent a lot of time with Ernie while I was growing up in the Boy Scouts. I've never met someone with such passion for flag and Native American history, crafting and various hobbies that comes with being an outdoorsman. Ernie had a huge impact on my formative years teaching me respect, responsibility, patience and to enjoy life. I was so lucky to have him guide me. My condolences to Mary, Brandon and family. -Esworthy Family

Condolences to the family of Ernie Balotti from Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 862.

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Sympathy to The Balotti Family from The Vranesevich Family. Remembering Ernie from Boy Scout days with our boys. Every Day Is A Gift?

mary, brandon: having worked with ernie for over 40 years, we became fast friends, i just wanted you both to know how much he loved you two, you were his life, when i think of ernie i have to smile,, because no one enjoyed life like he did, it rubbed off on all of us, ernie and oscar were the two co-workers i loved the most, rest in peace ernie, you deserve it..

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