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  • Visitation

    Monday, February 15, 2021

    10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

    Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL.

  • Service

    Monday, February 15, 2021

    1:00 PM

    Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Daniel Pisetta, 72, of Collinsville, IL., lost his battle with lung cancer on February 11, 2021; joining his wife Sandy in heaven.

    Daniel was born January 31, 1949, the son of Silvio and Jane (Layson) Pisetta.

    Dan was a United States Marine Veteran, serving from 1966 to 1972; rising to Sergeant within two tours in Vietnam; earning three Purple Hearts.  He worked for the Collinsville Post Office as a mail carrier until his retirement; making many friends along his routes. Dan, also known as “Dan the turtle man”, was known for making turtle stew, jumbalaya and mulligan.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, Silvio and Jane Pisetta; loving wife, Sandy (nee Williams) Pisetta; and sister-in-law, Denise Pisetta.

    He is survived by his children, Tony Pisetta, Tina Pisetta, Jana (Chad Trice) Pisetta, Jodi (Ruben Vital) Pisetta, Robin (Jerry) Peek, Stacey (Don) Smithers and Jimmy Williams; sisters, Peggy (Don) Pearson, Nancy (Mark) Stuart; brothers, Pat (Linda) Pisetta, Paul Pisetta, Carl Pisetta and Bob (Katya) Pisetta; 22 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

    Memorials may be given to VFW Post #5691.

    Visitation: Monday, February 15, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL.

    Funeral Service:  Monday, February 15, 2021, 1:00 PM, Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL.

    Clergy: Father John Beveridge

    Interment: St. John Cemetery, Collinsville, IL.

    Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL.

     

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4 Condolences
 
  1. Keith and Anne Pisetta / February 12, 2021 at 5:34 pm

    So sorry to hear about Dan’s passing. He made a real impression on me. He was the first family member of ours, that I remember, to enlist and serve in Vietnam. I remember when he finally came home from the war, he bought a brand new Chevy chevelle. I still think it was the coolest car I ever saw! I remember Dan loved to hunt and fish and hunt mushrooms. He will be missed. Condolences to all his family.

  2. Tom & Kathie Hanna / February 13, 2021 at 10:29 am

    Our deepest sympathy to the Pisetta family. We always had a good time if Danny was at the 5th Quarter. Will always remember the day he had Red jump up on my lap. Nothing like holding a huge pitbull on your lap in the bar while his owner laughs his butt off. Danny will be missed my everyone lucky enough to have known him.

  3. ALLEN WIGGINS NARFE CHAP 1019 / February 14, 2021 at 2:19 pm

    Sorry For Your Loss. Please accept this electronic message in lieu of a Sympathy Card.

  4. James Pisetta / February 15, 2021 at 6:37 am

    Rest in Peace Danny! I pray for you and your family. May you always remember the good memories of him. I will remember him as the young courageous Marine that fought for our country in Vietnam as an 18 year old. Wow you have my respect didn’t think you had 3 Purple Hearts for heroism! In later years when we would occasionally meet, you were a kind person always called me Jimmy. I liked that a lot. Love you Danny and enjoy your eternal reward in heaven that you have earned. Jim and Connie Pisetta

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