Samuel Pierro

DALZELL – Samuel Frank Pierro, 92, of Dalzell, died peacefully in the early morning

hours of July 21, 2025 at Allure of Peru.

Born December 17, 1932 in Spring Valley to Samuel and Pearl (Michels) Pierro. He

married Joan Orlandi Sept. 6, 1952, in St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Dalzell. She

preceded him in death on April 4, 2006.

Together, they owned and operated Pierro Food Mart in Dalzell until retiring. His earlier

career included management positions at Bassick Casters in Spring Valley and Service

Transportation Lines.  He was a member of the Dalzell Rod and Gun Club, where he enjoyed 

fishing every day in retirement.

Surviving is his son, Daniel (Roberta) Pierro of Springfield, IL and daughter, Jill Barratt

of Dalzell. Three grandchildren, Ross (Kelly) Pierro of Springfield, Carolyn (Colt) Klein

of Springfield, and Benjamin Pierro of Chicago and 3 great grandchildren, Harrison,

Maxwell, and Aidan Klein of Springfield. Also surviving is his brother-in-law Gary (Luanne)

Orlandi of Dalzell and long-time companion, Lee Baima of Oglesby, and several nieces

and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Joan, and sister Rosemary Mattioda.

Private graveside service at Valley Memorial Park on August 9, followed by a 

celebration of life for family and friends at Verucchi’s Ristorante in Spring Valley at noon.

The Barto Funeral Home, Spring Valley, is honored to be assisting Sam’s family.  A guestbook may be signed and memories shared with the family by visiting bartofh.com.