Anthony Pisani

Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Devoted Family Man Anthony J. Pisani, successful Denver entrepreneur, philanthropist, and devoted family man died Tuesday at the age of 62. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughters, Gail Close, Julie Hogan, and Laura Pisani; granddaughters Brittany, Courtney, and Audrey; brother, Alfred; sister, Elizabeth Ann; and his mother, Angela. Born in New Rochelle, New York to Alfred and Angela Pisani, Tony graduated from Archbishop Stepinac High School and received his bachelor's degree and MBA from Pace University in White Plains, New York. From 1966 to 1967, Tony proudly served his country in Vietnam. He was assigned to special troops, USARV, and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for exceptionally meritorious service. When his exemplary military service ended, an even more distinguished business career began. Upon receiving his honorable discharge, Tony returned to New York where he worked for PepsiCo and ITT. ITT's Aetna division brought Tony to Denver, which proved to be a seminal moment in his life. Although he was on the corporate fast track, Tony was an entrepreneur at heart. In 1979, he left ITT to purchase a small security guard firm, American Patrol & Guard. Thanks to his brilliant financial mind and indomitable spirit, he transformed APG from a tiny family operation into a multi-state giant in the corporate security industry. In 2000 APG was acquired by Securitas, an international security firm, but Tony never contemplated retirement. To Tony, work was play; so he continued his entrepreneurial endeavors with the same passion and excitement. Even more than his business ventures, Tony's family, friends, and employees were the true focus of his life. He was a man of great compassion and unrivaled loyalty. But perhaps the true measure of the man was not so much the kindness he showed to family and friends, rather the kindness he showed to complete strangers. Through his quiet but substantial philanthropic efforts, Tony was a champion of the poor, the vulnerable, and the forgotten. Services will be held at Most Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church, located at 2200 S Colorado Blvd in Denver. On Monday, November 12th, there will be a Rosary at 6 pm with a viewing one half hour prior. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 13th at 11:00 am with a viewing one hour prior. Private interment with military honors will be at Fort Logan National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Tony's name to: Porter Hospice Foundation, 7995 E Prentice Ave Suite 204, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.