Daniel Anthony Pedrotti

In Loving Memory of Daniel Anthony Pedrotti

July 15, 1931 – July 30, 2025

Daniel Anthony Pedrotti finished his remarkable, earthly journey and began his new life with his Savior Jesus Christ, on July 30, 2025. He was born on July 15, 1931, to Daniel and Angelina Pedrotti, in Del Rio, Texas. He was the third of their seven children and their first son.

He sought his education at Texas A & M University and went on to earn a Master's Degree in Geology, after he served our Country, as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force. After completing his education and starting their family, he and Carolyn moved to Corpus Christi, Texas to raise their family and pursue his career in the Oil & Gas business.

He married his soulmate, Carolyn Sue, on September 5, 1955, and together they built a loving and enduring family. They raised four children, (all married) – Patti and Charlie Yoachum, Diane and Tom Conlee, Joyce and Dan Pedrotti, Jr. and Mike and Laureen Pedrotti. From there the Pedrotti Family grew to 42 members (with one more on the way). They had 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren – T.J. Conlee, his wife Hannah and their children Teeto, Doc and Cece; Matt Conlee, his wife Karen and their children Emma, George and Henry; Shannon Kapranos, her husband Nick and their son Lucas; Scott Yoachum, his wife Kat; Daniel Pedrotti, III, his wife Stephanie and their sons Daniel, IV and Gabriel: Christopher Pedrotti; Nicholas Pedrotti; Dominic Pedrotti, his wife Catie and their daughter Ada; Michael Pedrotti, his wife Kelly and their daughter Jane Elizabeth; Lexi Morgan, her husband Aaron and their children Paxton, Eleanor (and one on the way); John Pedrotti and his fiancé Hayden Hayes.

He loved without measure and his nearly 70-year marriage to his devoted wife is a wonderful example for his entire family, his many, many great friends and most anyone that was blessed to know him. His legacy is one of Faith, love and devotion - to his wife, his family, his friends and his colleagues.

Beyond his commitment to his wife and family, he lived life with passion and purpose. His life was iconic. He was a dedicated scientist, an intrepid adventurer and a worthy role model. He had a profound impact on the many people and organizations in which he unselfishly invested his time, talents and treasure. He will be remembered as a true servant leader. His memory is cherished by all those that witnessed his steadfast conviction in the causes and efforts he deemed important. From the Oil and Gas Industry to Wildlife Conservation, to his many philanthropic interests, he was a beloved and respected teammate and leader. He was a man that knew hard work, smart work and had an ability to recognize work that was worth the effort.

He was preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Angelina Pedrotti, his sisters Antoinette, Rose Marie and Josephine, along with his beloved grandson Nicholas.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 5620 Gollihar Rd. the Holy Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. with the Funeral Mass to follow at 10:00 a.m. that morning.
Immediately following the conclusion of the funeral mass a reception will be held at the Corpus Christi Yacht Club, 98 Coopers Alley.

Private entombment will be held at Seaside Memorial Park. Funeral services entrusted to Seaside Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation be made to the Dan and Carolyn Pedrotti Endowment for the Center for Sportfish Science and Conservation at the Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. A gift can be made online at https://tamu.cc/pedrotti or checks can be mailed to Division of Institutional Advancement, 6300 Ocean Dr., Unit 5741, Corpus Christi, TX 78412.

For additional assistance or information, please call 361-825-2639 or email: gifts@tamucc.edu.