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Kathy, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I recall with fondness our many memories from so many years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Mark Giulieri
September 19, 2024 | Friend


Santa Rosa, California
1951 - 2024 (Age 73)
Colonel Joseph Anthony Piasta II, United States Army, Retired July 11, 1951 - July 19, 2024Colonel Joseph Anthony Piasta II, Retired, passed away in his Santa Rosa home on July 19, 2024, surrounded by his children, at the age of 73, following a harrowing and heroically fought battle against...
Read MoreKathy, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I recall with fondness our many memories from so many years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Mark Giulieri
September 19, 2024 | Friend
Dear Kathy Deepest sympathy on the passing of dear Joe Husband,father and friend of the Diocese of Santa Rosa in hard times .I have fond memories of Joe. Prayers for your comfort at this time. Sr Olive Murphy
Mary Olive Murphy
August 21, 2024
Dearest Kathy, What a shock to read in the paper today of the loss of Joe. You and your family are in my prayers. I have such fond memories of Joe and your family. Blessings
Susan Trezek
August 13, 2024 | Other
I remembered COL Piasta from the 91st Division. We had USF in common. I never heard a negative word about him. May he rest in peace. Joe Butchart
Joe Butchart
August 04, 2024
I am truly sorry to hear of Joe´s passing. We spent many years together in the 91st Division and were mobilized along with Nick Tooliatos, Blair Alexander, Adrian Driscoll and 2,500 other dedicated soldiers in 2003. We attended many formations, briefings, training exercises and social events. One of us would always help Joe adjust his beret to ensure his proper military being. He always had fabulous stories of his great family .... we often attended mass together while on active duty. I...
Phil Donnelly
August 03, 2024 | Friend
Dear Kathy and family , I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing . I have such wonderful memories of Joe's smile , kindness and willingness to help and be involved . I think our entire community will miss this genuine , loving man. Please give my condolences to all of your family and especially Frank who holds a special place in my heart . Please don't hesitate to reach out if you would like to connect . As you probably know we are walking the same path now . Sincerely , Pat Gibson
Pat Gibson
August 03, 2024 | Friend
What a Tragic loss. My deepest condolences to Frank and John, and all the Piasta´s. Leacy S. Corley
Leacy S. Corley
August 02, 2024 | Other
My most Sincere Condolences to Frank and Family
Lupy Montalvo
August 02, 2024 | Other
I am hearing of the death of Joe only today, and I want to send my deepest condolences to Kathy and the whole family. I always admired Joe a lot for his faith, as well as his devotion to USF, the common good, and his family. May the angels now lead you to paradise Joe! Fr Donal Godfrey, SJ, University Chaplain. USF.
Donal Godfrey SJ
July 30, 2024