BUTTIGNOL VALENTINO "VAL" Age 75, of Wexford, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Beloved husband for 53 years to Carol Jane Buttignol; dear father of Christine Buttignol, Kathleen (Arthur) Shoemake, and David (Jean) Buttignol; grandfather of Jessica, Samantha, Patrick, Maggie, and Delainey; brother of Eleanor (Joseph) Zenda; also survived by nieces and nephews. Val was a PPG executive for 40 years. He was a longtime member of the Pittsburgh Photographic Section. Friends received Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 10418 Perry Highway, Wexford. Funeral Mass Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Alexis Church, Wexford. If desired, the family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, 3459 5th Avenue, UPMC Montefiore Hospital, 4th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb