Meet Joe Bastaroli

Meet Joe Bastaroli

Public Works Department, South Fayette Township

After working as a staff accountant for a credit union and as a summer parks employee, Joe Bastaroli decided he preferred more active work.

In 2021, he accepted a full-time job with South Fayette Township Public Works.

"I like working outside, working with my hands," he said.

Joe Bastaroli, Public Works Department, South Fayette Township

Photo by Andrea Iglar

Hometown:

Grew up in the Sturgeon neighborhood of South Fayette; lives in Mt. Pleasant, Washington County

Education:

Graduated from South Fayette High School; earned bachelor's degree in accounting from Robert Morris University

Hobbies:

Cooking and grilling, hunting, and spending time at camp in Indiana County

Pet:

Bentley, a pit bull

First Job:

Ranch hand at Rolling Hills Ranch horse farm

First Car:

2004 Ford Ranger, blue

Favorite Foods:

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches; pizza with pepperoni and banana pepper

Favorite TV Show:

"Cheers"

Bucket List:

Visit Alaska

Best Quality of South Fayette:

"The camaraderie and sense of community. We do a good job of organizing community events."

Fun Fact:

Joe preserves and cans produce that he grows in his vegetable garden. He also raises egg-laying chickens.

— Andrea Iglar