FRANK PISCIOTTA

Frank Pisciotta, 79, Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 6, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106; entombment in Mt. Olivet Mausoleum. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m., Tuesday, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where a prayer service will begin at 5 p.m. Frank was born May 14, 1931 to Vincenzo and Vita (Ferrara) Pisciotta. He graduated from Woodland Grade School and Manual High School. He was a huckster at the City Market for 50 years. He had many businesses and peddled at fruit stands on street corners to make a living for his family. He married the love of his life, Anna Mae (Giaramita) Pisciotta, on September 26, 1953. He loved attending sporting events of his grandchildren. A card game was never far away for Frank, whether it was poker, pitch, or pinochle - he was ready! He loved a good meal and enjoyed eating with his family and friends. He was a member of the American Sons of Columbus and Holy Rosary Parish. Frank was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Anne Mae; son, Marc Pisciotta; brothers, Vince and Joe; and sister, Vita. Survivors include his children and their spouses: Vince Pisciotta, Vicki and Bob Davidson, Johnny and Margie Pisciotta, Frank Pisciotta Jr., Louie Pisciotta; grandchildren: Anna Nicole Pisciotta, Carol Jo Pisciotta and fiancee Lucio Noivo, Annamarie and Chuck Cuda, Frankie John Pisciotta, Joe Pisciotta, Marc Andrew Davidson, Joe Vic Davidson, Frank Vincent Pisciotta, Joanna Pisciotta, Sal Anthony Pisciotta; sister, Mary Orlando; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Lagas, Betty Pisciotta; aunts and uncles: Nancy Pivonka, Louie and Marie Zicarelli, Sam Zicarelli, Carlo and Teresa Ann Zicarelli; special nieces, Josephine Cammisano, Diane Hansen; daughter-in- law, Vita; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and loyal friends too numerous to mention. Pallbearers will be his seven grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers: Chuckie O'Brien, Michael Lagas, Jerry Cammisano, Jay Corsentino, Joe Brancato, George "Moe" Lago, Joe Mandacina, Arnold Caviar, Joe Pollina, Joe Cuccia, Steve St. John, Mike Williams. A special thank you to Dr. John Compobasso for his loyal care to Frank; the 11th floor nurses at NKC Hospital, and the nurses at LTAC for the care given to Frank. To the original "Frankie Pie": Thank you for being a wonderful father to us and for the legacy you left your grandchildren. We will miss the holidays spent with you, your surprise visits, and your flamboyant personality. Rest in peace! We love you! Passantino Bros. Funeral Home & Cremations. Family Owned. 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. (816) 471-2844