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Joseph PIOT Obituary

PIOT, Joseph "Joe" Leon Was born September 23, 1920 and passed away April 6, 2012. He was preceded in death by parents, Lucy Pettersson Piot and Joseph Baptiste Piot and by brothers, Orville Piot and Alvin Piot and brothers-in-law, Donald Stroh and Anton Pfister. Survived by sister, Mary Pfister of St. Louis, MO and wife of 61 years, Winifred Clark Piot; daughters, Michelene McKinney (Richard), Nicolette Stephens (Tony), Nanette Andrews (Carter), Cecile Gideon (C.J.) and grandchildren, Lt. Jackson Stephens, JAG, USN (Dr. Laura D. Stephens), Katherine Lee Almon (Barry), Nelson Carter Andrews III (Achim), Jennifer Andrews, Jayne Stein (David), Walter Andrews (Kristen), Clarence James (Jake) Gideon III, Laura Gideon, Natalie Gideon, Rachel Gideon. Mr. Piot was born in East St. Louis, IL to a proud and honorable Depression era family. His first job was a sack boy in a grocery store near his home, and he worked continuously ever since. At sixteen, he was selected for Illinois Volunteer Boy's State, a tribute to his moral behavior and hard work. He graduated from Central Catholic High School and in 1940 was recruited for the OSS to support the war effort. His many clandestine missions as an OSS officer were classified by the U.S. Government until recently. He married Winifred Clark, the love of his life, in 1950, and the couple made a home in Belleville, IL. They moved to Nashville in 1955 so that Joe could begin his long career with Aladdin Industries, Inc., where he was named Export Manager. His adventurous spirit and gregarious personality opened doors for the company and its products around the world. Joe Piot was the consummate ambassador for Nashville and Aladdin. He circumnavigated the globe once every three years. He traveled to England, France, Japan, Brazil, Venezuela, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Korea, Columbia and many other countries. His ease with learning languages made it easy for him to make friends and do business. He was self taught in French, Japanese, Farsi, Spanish, and a little Portuguese. After retiring from Aladdin, Joe worked for DiNippon Ink and Chemicals as the Chairman's lieutenant in charge of the largest corporate takeover in history at that time, the Sun Chemical merger. He went on to head Sun Chemical, Polychrome, and Viam Manufacturing. Over the course of their marriage, Winnie and Joe lived in London, New York City and Newport Beach, CA. Joe finally retired from active business to do light consulting and writing in 1990. He wanted to enjoy his family in Nashville. He wrote four books, the last one published three weeks ago, a political thriller that proposes a unique form of government for a Middle Eastern nation to offer peace in that region. His family will remember Joe as generous, bright and fun. He was an attentive and thoughtful spouse, father and grandfather, who implanted in his children and grandchildren a sense of respect for others, for adventure, a love of learning, and the value of education. He was a devout Catholic, a member of the Holy Name Society at Christ the King parish and a faithful member of the Cathedral of the Incarnation in later years. The Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 10 at 2 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Incarnation with Rev. Patrick Kibby serving as Celebrant. Visitation will be held in the Cathedral for one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to the Cathedral of the Incarnation, Nashville, TN, or to Christ the King Parish Nashville, TN.

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Published by The Tennessean from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9, 2012.

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Sandy Ford Stoerrle

April 2, 2019

2019. Joe has gone but his parents are there with him, and his wife Winnie and his little sister Mary, or Sissy. I still remember the days in French Village and also at weddings and events in Kansas and years ago in Nashville when Michelins was a baby in a high chair. Joe was one cousin close to my Mom, La Thera Wohlrab McCracken, in age and and had some memories of the old Cahokia and the Jerome farm where the mail was delivered at the end of a long driveway that seemed like a mile when walking.

Lloyd Gottman

April 16, 2012

I am Lloyd Gottman - knew and highly respected Joe during the time I worked at Aladdin. Our sympathies go out for you and the family.

Shane Kelley

April 12, 2012

I am Clara Sicher's grandson, Shane, and I just wanted to offer my condolences to the family and Winnie. My heart goes out to all of the family.

Joan Clark-Koch

April 12, 2012

Dearest Winnie and family,
I am grateful to cousin Barbara Sicher Kelley because she was kind enough to send me the sad news about dear Joe. I was fortunate to meet him in Nashville when my parents, Andy and Cecilia Clark visited you both. Since I remarried and have been living in Germany since 2004 I will not be able to be with you during this sad time. However, dear Winnie, you and all your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love and deepest sympathy to all, Cousin Joan Clark Koch. April 12, 2012.

April 9, 2012

Michelene, I did not know your father but know that this is a huge loss for you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Betsy Houston

Doug/Malinda Gilbert

April 9, 2012

Joe and Winne have been our neighbors for over 15 years and have been wonderful neighbors and friends. Joe's loss will be felt far beyond our neighborhood.

April 8, 2012

Joe was my oldest cousin and we both grew up in Illinois. At one time, Aunt Sue and Uncle Joe, Joe's parents and family, lived on the street above us, McCrackens Orville and LaThera and me, Sandy, in French Village.
Joe has helped a lot with the family genealogy and was always interested in history and lived part of it. He remembered in 1936 Central Catholic School where he was a student, was on a holiday as a train carrying the Roosevelts was coming through and he was given a bouquet to hand to Eleanor Roosevelt which made his day although he was a Republican.
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