Anthony Pisciotta

Anthony Pisciotta obituary, Grand Junction, CO

Anthony Pisciotta

Anthony Pisciotta Obituary

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Tony was born on February 1, 1933 and died after long battle with dementia on May 8, 2025 He was born in Denver, Colorado to Anthony Pisciotta Sr. and Mary Mastropietro (Pietro) He married Karen Ann Cooper on January 19, 1964 in Lakewood, Colorado. They were married 61 years.

Tony is survived by his wife, Karen Pisciotta and only son, Gregory (wife, Iana) Pisciotta, granddaughters, Maria and Karinna Pisciotta, two sister-in-laws, Mary Pisciotta and Lillian Pisciotta, numerous nieces and nephews, and many more family members!

Tony had many different jobs: owning two car- lots, training Thoroughbred race horses, being a Jockey agent, selling motor homes and vehicles.

He loved fishing and gambling! He was blessed with a powerful singing voice! Great bowler and baseball pitcher at North high school in Denver, CO. He loved all sports!

He loved Jesus and his huge Pisciotta family get togethers. He was the last of 11 children to live and was very sad being the last one!

Tony served in the US Army during the Korean War from 1953 to 1955, trained with the weapon, Bazooka. He was chosen from the 5th Division to be a typist instead of going to fight. He credits his mother's many prayers from not going overseas and being sent to Ft. Hood, TX to work for an Adjunct General instead! Tony earned the rank of Sergeant.

Tony is preceded in death by his parents, Mary Pietro and Anthony Pisciotta Sr. and siblings, Veta (Pisciotta) Lombardi, Peter "Pete" Pisciotta, Michael "Mike" Pisciotta, Rose (Pisciotta) Gennaro, Antonette "Toni" (Pisciotta) Harrington, Benedict "Ben" Pisciotta, Margaret "Margie" (Pisciotta) Paulson, Delores Pisciotta, Angelina “ Angie” (Pisciotta) and Joseph "Joey" Pisciotta.

He requested no service!

Please consider making a memorial contribution in Anthony "Tony" Pisciotta's name to the Cardiology Unit of St. Mary's Hospital. Tony was very grateful for them saving his son's life.

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Brown's Cremation & Funeral Service

904 N 7th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501

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