Michael "Mike" Pinelle

In Loving Memory
Michael “Mike” Pinelle
Born in Pueblo, Colorado
July 3, 1947 ~ November 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who left us on November 11, 2025. Mike was the oldest son of Joseph and Pauline Pinelle, born on July 3, 1947. He was later joined by a sister, Paula; brother, Joseph; and sister, Lisa. Mike was preceded in death by his parents and brother; brother-in-law, Sam Geonetta and brother-in-law, Don Wade.

Mike loved bowling and started working at Bowlero Lanes at the age of 16 and continued to work at different bowling centers in the city. He purchased Bowlero Lanes in 1978. A month later he was introduced to Rona. Five months later, after their first date and short courtship, they were married. They owned Bowlero Lanes for over 33 years developing many friendships. They sold the bowling center in 2011 to his son, Mark and daughter-in-law, Michelle.

Mike and Rona were fortunate to travel to many different cities across the country to conventions and bowling tournaments. He was inducted into the Pueblo USBC Hall of Fame on 2005. He learned to play golf later in life and loved it as much as bowling.

Survivors include his wife, Rona; son, Mark and his wife, Michelle and their children, son, Clinton John (CJ), daughter, Breanne and son, Mark II. Also survived by his daughter, Julie and her husband Eric and their children, daughter, Brittany and son, Zach. He also leaves behind his sister, Paula Geonetta and her family and his sister, Lisa De Nise and her family. Other survivors include his sister-in-law, Judy Wade and her children, Trent and Brina as well as other aunts, uncles and cousins.

At his request, there will be no funeral service. The family will hold a celebration of his life for family and friends in 2026.