Domenic Robert Pisegna

Domenic Robert Pisegna
Domenic Pisegna, 'Dyke' as his family and friends knew him, passed away on July 22, 2007 at the age of 89.
A native of 'West by God Virginia', Dyke was a proud graduate of West Virginia University and will forever be a 'Mountaineer'. He proudly served his country in World War II as a captain at the Army Air Corps Headquarters of the 9th Air Force 404th Fighter Group; and later became a major in the Air Force Reserve. He was part of our country's 'Greatest Generation' of WWII veterans. He dedicated his life and career to federal service for 53 years to the Veterans Administration, with sincere and genuine compassion for the care and treatment of all U.S. Veterans. Throughout his career, he transferred to various VA hospital locations where he excelled in healthcare management. He retired in Beckley, WV as Hospital Director.
Dyke served on the boards of numerous foundations associated with the lives of Veterans and their needs. He was always actively involved in community service. He received numerous awards for his hard work and passion in helping others. He had a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
In the last several years of his life, he made his home in Charlotte, NC where he resided at the Laurels Assisted Living, along with his wife Victoria.
Dyke was a devoted and loving husband and father. He will be forever remembered by his wife of 60 years, Victoria and his son Robert of Bridgeport, WV, and his daughter, Lisa of Charlotte, NC; son-in-law, Joe and daughter-in-law, Pat, granddaughter, Jodi; grandsons, Jordan, Justin and Jacob; and great-granddaughter, Macey. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Robbie. Dyke will also be forever remembered by his numerous relatives and dear friends, and the many lives he touched throughout his life.
A celebration of 'Dyke's' life will be held on Friday, July 27, at 2 PM at the Laurels Assisted Living, 13180 Dorman Road, Pineville, NC 28134, 704-540-8007, with Father John Giuliani officiating. Military honors will follow. A reception in Dyke's honor will be held afterwards to celebrate his life with his family, the dedicated staff and caregivers, and his friends.
To honor his dedication to his country, his years of service to his fellow Veterans, and his love of his beloved state, West Virginia, he will be remembered and honored at WV National Cemetery with a memorial service dedicated to his life.
Those who desire may make memorial contributions in memory of Dyke and in honor of the continuing care of all veterans needs, to Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Clarksburg Drive, Clarksburg, WV 26301, c/o General Post Fund.
To share in an everlasting memorial of his life, please refer to www.mem.com and www.legacy.com. We welcome your responses!
Arrangements by McEwen Funeral Service, Pineville Chapel.