Daniel Pisetta

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.