Michael (Mike) Joseph Pisciotta of Arnold fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Mercy South Hospital. He loved his family, Country, and remembering his long life. Mike was born January 6, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri to Dorothy “Dot” Pisciotta (Nee: Noonan) & Francis Pisciotta.
He graduated from Fox High School in 1966 and then in 1968 he honored to be drafted into the United States Army where he served in the 11th Armored Calvary in Vietnam until 1969. His commendable service earned him several honors, including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal.
Upon returning from Vietnam, Mike worked for Ferd Lang Funeral Home then Missouri Department of Transportation and then with Defense Mapping “NGA”. He retired, but could not be content with retirement and with his love of driving came out of retirement to drive for Central States Bus Company and then St. Anthony as a courier.
He enjoyed visiting with his friends over breakfast or dinner, talking about the war with other Veterans, talking to anyone about his big family and all the history of the family, especially telling the stories over and over to his two grandsons. He was very proud to be an Amateur Radio Operator with his General Class License. He was a Life Member of the Arnold VFW Post #2593 and Pope John XXIII Knights of Columbus Council #6018.
Survivors include his wife of 52 year and to him the love of his life Constance “Connie” Pisciotta (Nee: Ruxlow) of the home; one Daughter, Becky (Charles) Huey of Arnold, Missouri; four sisters, Kathy Fonod of Wildwood, Missouri; Terri (Norman) Hindrichs of Foristell, Missouri; Dorothy Pisciotta of Arnold, Missouri; Kimberly “Kim” (Charlie) Edwards of Troy, Missouri; two brothers, Francis “Frank” (Debbie) Pisciotta of Wright City, Missouri; Robert Pisciotta of Oakland, California; Two Grandson, Zachary and David Huey of Arnold; One fur pal, Jake. Also, by many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives who he loved in his own way.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Pisciotta: one son, Scott Pisciotta, and his Army Buddy and Brother-in-Law Steve Fonod
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025 from 4:00pm-8:00pm at Kutis Funeral Chapel South on 5255 Lemay Ferry Road with VFW service at 6pm and Knights of Columbus Prayer Service at 7pm. Funeral Service will be conducted on Tuesday, April 1, at 11:30 am at Kutis Funeral Home. Interment will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made in Mikes memory to the 11th ACVVC Scholarship fund https://www.11thcavnam.com/reunion/donation.htm or to His Kids Cancer Support https://www.hiskidsinc.org/donate .
Dear Connie, Becky, and the rest of the extended family –
We offer you our concern and love in these difficult days and pray God’s love and blessings upon each of you.
Sincerely,
Charlie and Linda Massler
Connie, Becky, and all of the extended family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Mike was a very kind person who I have known for may years from Holy Family when our boys went to grade school together. I admire both Mike and Connie for the difficult road they went through with their son Scott. Our Scotty was a trooper through his illness and I miss him so much everyday. Scott and his dad are now reunited in Heaven. Love you all.
Dearest Connie, Becky, Charles, Zachary and David
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your husband, father, and Grandpa
You all are the sweetest family. May the love of Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior comfort you.
Sincerely
Laurie Parisotto
Dear Connie and Becky and all of Mike’s family.
Love and prayers and Christ’s Peace to all of you. I loved talking with Mike. He was always a sweet and comforting cousin. Loved listening to his stories of family and loved talking about the scanner/radios years back.
God Bless you all🙏🏻
Gina and Edward
(Marciante) Merkle💜
Constance and Becky, please accept the condolences of the veterans of the 11th Armored Cavalry: the veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia. Mike was one of us, one of our own. Your husband and father will be remembered as an honorable trooper whose very presence brought comfort and support to his fellow troopers. He will be included on the Honor Role of our combat veterans as his service highlighted his bravery and valor and was guided with an Army Commendation Medal and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. As grateful Americans we should all pause and salute a man who was willing to put his life on the line for his country and fellow man. As our Funeral Mass burial liturgy states: “ … his life has not ended, merely changed …” and as we were together then in Vietnam, we will be together again in the life hereafter, warmly embraced in the arms of our Heavenly Father. Chaplain Bill, 11th ACVVC (Vietnam 71-72)
Connie and Becky, I’m so sorry for your loss. This is Greg king the commander of the VFW post 2593. We will be there at 6 PM again. I’m so sorry.
Connie and Becky,
We have so many fond memories of our years on Meadowgreen Estates and since. We couldn’t have asked for better next-door neighbors than you guys!
Connie, Becky and Family – We are sorry for your loss. Mike was such a wonderful grandfather. We pray God fills your hearts with His peace, comfort and understanding during this time.
Mario Marciante Family
To all of Mike family, I pray that God helps you through this difficult time and brings you peace to your heart in time. Mike was such a kind man who always seemed to have a smile on his face. When I think of Mike ,I can picture him laughing so hard that his belly would shake. Cherish these memories until you meet again. Sending much Love
Jan and I wish to express our sincere condolences to the loss of your Father And Husband Enjoyed many years talking to Mike when he lived nearby. Sorry we can not make the wake and services but our prayers are with you and your family.
Jim and Jan Devous