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JOSEPH PISARRA Obituary
JOSEPH B. PISARRA
On Saturday, November 3, 2012, of Chevy Chase, MD. Beloved husband of Barbara Pisarra; father of Susan Pisarra Gadwah, Anthony Randall Pisarra, Michael Stewart Pisarra, Justin Wade Pisarra, and Diana Lisa Pisarra-Le; grandfather of Cory Pisarra; brother of Albert Pisarra. Also survived by many loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Western Ave. at Quesada St., NW, Washington, DC, on Friday, November 9, at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Childrens Hospital Foundation, 800 Roeder Road, Suite 300, Silver Spring, MD 20910.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for JOSEPH PISARRA
Rachel Blitz
November 2, 2024
Remembering Dad Joe. Forever rest in peace!
Rachel Blitz
November 4, 2023
Love and miss Dad Joe for his kindness, his love of teddy bears and great advice. Forever in are hearts. Rest in Peace
John Pierce
October 3, 2023
Love and miss Joe -what a great man I hold him near and dear to my heart -My condolences
Rest in Peace
Rachel Blitz
November 5, 2022
Missing Dad Joe now and forever! Rest in peace!
Love you!
Rachel Blitz
October 31, 2021
Dear Barbara and Family,
I Will always remember Dad Pisarra for he was a great man with a very kind heart. Forever rest in peace! Love Rachel
February 9, 2013
dearest Barbara,
So sorry about Joe I know how much he will be missed always love you Nancy...
Diana Pisarra
November 23, 2012
Hey Pop... I don't even know how I got to this site. Your spirit is in my bones. You have no idea the impact you have had on, literally, everbody, I miss you. You are GREATLY missed. I know you are here. Mom and I KNOW that you are here. Thank you for walking me down the ailse... Couldn't ask for anything happier.
Jeff Woodward
November 12, 2012
So sorry to hear about Joe ... in an earlier day he could make my laugh at a time when I needed it the most. He will be missed and in my prayers
November 10, 2012
Suki- Please know that you and your family have been in my constant thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry for your loss, but I hope you will find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of your father. He will live on in the life of others, thanks to his wonderful and everlasting gift of organ donation. May God bless you all and hold you in his arms extra tight right now. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Love, Elizabeth Armstrong
Rachel Blitz
November 10, 2012
Dearest Barbara and Family, My deepest sympathies in this time of sadness. Joe was such a wonderful person and father figure through my heart. He gave great advice, was truly a nice person, kind, funny and Loved Teddy Bears. Sending so many Hugs and Kisses to all of you in this difficult time. I'm truly sorry for your loss. Take Care And Always Be Well,Love Rachel XOXOX
kelly palumbo
November 9, 2012
To the Pissara Family,I have been very lucky to have met such an awesome man, father and to lots a friend...he grew up were I grew up, nice to have talked about.Prayers to your family..
Amy Rodriguez
November 7, 2012
Barbara and family - we're so saddened to hear this news. We will miss Joe very much. Sending our love and prayers to you all. Amy Sullivan Rodriguez and Family
Sarah McDaniel
November 7, 2012
Dearest Barbara,
You and your family are in our thoughts during this difficult time. We are so sorry to hear of your sudden loss and are sending you lots of love from Texas.
Love,
Adam, Sarah and Sawyer McDaniel
Cathy & Kerry Marine
November 7, 2012
Barbara - you and your children are in our prayers. Our deepest sympathies.
cathy silvious
November 6, 2012
So very sorry for all of Joe's family.I met him for the first time last summer when he visited with his daughter Suki at her mothers. Such a wonderful personality and I felt very welcome. He will greatly be missed by all and never forgotten. Love and prayers.
Barbara Klose
November 6, 2012
Barbara, I'm so sorry to hear of Joe's sudden passing. He was such a wonderful man. I have such fond memories when the whole Downing clan would get together. He will always be in our hearts.
Love,
Barbi, Dave & Brian
Kay McNamara
November 6, 2012
The McNamara Family would like to extend our deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of Joseph B. Pisarra. Our prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
Suki Pisarra Gadwah
November 6, 2012
I miss my Daddy already! He will live on with the donations he has given, and may we all pray for those lives changed for the better. My father was an incredible,generous, humorous, and loving man. I was a very lucky girl to be able to call him Father, Dad, and Daddy!! Please keep him in your prayers as he is in mine.
Suki Pisarra Gadwah
November 6, 2012
I miss my Daddy already, he will live on through his awesome gift of Organ donation!! May we all pray for those who are lucky enough to receive his gift.
Mary Jefferson
November 6, 2012
Joe will be sorely missed - for his always present smile, for the concern he showed to everyone and for the humor he spread to his friends. He was always there - willing to listen, willing to talk. We will miss you Joe.
Pam and Rick Byrd
November 6, 2012
Joey, we love you and miss you so much already. You were a great dad, friend, husband and business partner. X.O.X.O.
Weezie Stone
November 6, 2012
Joe, your vibrant personality, the smile in your voice everytime we talked anytime, for sharing Barbara with her 'high school' girlfriends and for being a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and of course friend, you will be missed. We will always love you and you will be forever in our hearts. Your beautiful family will be okay as I know you will be watching over them always. Love you, Weezie
alexandra kosmides
November 6, 2012
I was so sad to hear the news about Joe. His presence will be missed at Bethesda Sport and Health !
Jennifer Hunsley
November 6, 2012
My heart goes out to Barbara and all of Joe's children. Joe will be dearly missed. I hope everyone realizes how much Joe meant to me. I couldn't feel more of a loss, even if it had been my own father! Love you Joe. I will treasure the time I had getting to know you. Much sadness.
Carolyn Huggard
November 6, 2012
We are deeply sorry to hear about Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Stephen Small
November 6, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about Joe. His wonderful personality brightened the day. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.
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