Jim Pignataro Obituary: Jim Pignataro, Michigan State Executive Assistant Athletic Director for Student and Athlete Services, has passed on. He was 49 years of age. The reason for death has not been uncovered.

“Sort of information we never prefer to give. Michigan State reporting the death of Jim Pignataro. Jim plays had a few parts in the Michigan State donning segment. The latest task was as Associate Executive Director for Student-Athlete Services in 2015.”