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Joe Pisano Obituary

COLUMBIA - A funeral service celebrating the life of Joe Pisano U.S. Army (Ret.), 91, of Columbia, SC will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2011 in Greenlawn Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Patrick Dye officiating. Full military honors and interment will follow in Fort Jackson National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday evening at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 4124 Clemson Blvd, Suite L, Anderson, SC 29621 in Joe's memory. On-line condolences may be sent to www.greenlawn-columbia.com. The family has entrusted Greenlawn Funeral Home with the arrangements.

Mr. Pisano departed this earthly life on Friday, November 25, 2011. He was born in Flint, Michigan on December 18, 1919. He was one of 13 children born to Nick Pisano and Maria Fuscaldo Pisano.

Mr. Pisano had retired from the United States Army after 33 years of dedicated service to our country in which he served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He received numerous awards to include the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, Silver Star Medal, and World War II Victory Medal.

Mr. Pisano was predeceased by his parents; a daughter, Jo Pisano Sellers; 5 sisters and 6 brothers.

Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 68 years, Georgia Eilene Pisano; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Pisano Payne and Carl Payne; a sister, Theresa LaRosa; grandchildren, Tammie (Charles) Boyte, Debbie Blanchard (Jason) Cook, John Blanchard, Todd (Kaye) Miles, and Brad Miles; great-grandchildren, Kristina, Kristopher & Katelyn Blanchard, Justin and Ashley Boyte, Phillip Miles, and Lauren Miles (Jason) Ray; great-great grandchildren, Brianna, Gracie, & Savannah Ray and Sandra Miles.

The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to Adult Day Care and Advanced Care Services; also to Harmony Care Hospice and Home Health Care who kept him comfortable in his own home.

We will miss 'Grandpa Spaghetti' 'Joe Blow from Idaho' and his famous saying 'I feel like a feather in the breeze.'

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Published by The State on Nov. 27, 2011.

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November 28, 2011

We were so blessed to be a part of your family during Joe's final days. May you find comfort & peace during this time of loss.--Cindy Hawkins, Harmony Care Hospice

Pamela Kirby

November 27, 2011

My sincerest condolences in the loss of Mr. Pisano. I know his family loved and cared for him deeply.
Prayers to you all,
Pamela (Kaye's Sister)

November 27, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to all of your family, Mary and our prayers are with you, Carl and all of your family....Love Charles & Kaye Shealy

Debra Lynn Mahler

November 27, 2011

Dear Uncle Joe,

Even though we never got to know each other, I know from my cousin you were a wonderful Dad and Grandpa. Your family is so lucky to have had you. You "float like a feather in the breeze" to your new life. You have so many in Heaven waiting for you. Maybe Iggy will have some good cheap red wine ready for you!! You know, the Vin Rose under the sink in the gallon jug?? I am so happy you are free to dance and sing again. Family will miss you but they know they will see you again when it's time. So much love from me...I so wish I had known you better. Maybe in my next life I will know all of you and know what it is like to feel the love of a great Father and Grandpa. So, today I celebrate the love you shared you whole life with so many. And don't worry...I'll keep Mary in line! I love you, Uncle Joe. Your west coast niece...me.

Don and Laura Bagwell

November 27, 2011

To Mrs. Pisano, Mary, Kris and family, We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Pisano. You were so good to him and loved him so much. We never got to meet him, but Kris told us so much about him. He talked about him with so much love. It was obvious how much he loved his Grandpa. Treasure your wonderful memories and he will always be with you.

Perry and Allyson Jeffcoat

November 27, 2011

We are so sorry about the death of Mr. Pisano. We thank him for his service to our country, fighting to rid our world of tyranny, cruelty, and injustice. We owe so much to "The Greatest Generation". We hope and pray the family will find strength and comfort in your faith and your memories.

Aleta Zeiler

November 27, 2011

Remembering your father and sending love and prayers to your family during this time.

Edward Braun

November 27, 2011

Mary, I dont know if you remember me but I remember your Dad and Mom. Please accept my condolences to your family.

Edward Braun

Mary Payne

November 27, 2011

I will always love and miss you Daddy.

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