Joseph "Joe" Daniel Pisciotta

The family of Joseph Daniel Pisciotta, of Avondale, Colorado, is saddened to announce his passing on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Joe passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. He was 90 years old. Joe was born on December 24, 1933 to Pete and Ella (Vujcich) Pisciotta who proceeded him in death. Joe married his elementary school sweetheart, Marilou (Mauro) Pisciotta, in January of 1954. Together they built a life based on love and faith. Joe was a loving father of three children. The most important thing to Joe was giving his children and grandchildren the opportunities to live a good and productive life. And he did just that. Joe was an outstanding Cattle Rancher and Farmer. He began farming alongside his Dad, Pete, from the time he was a little boy. His son, Joe, followed in the same footsteps, working the land with his Dad from childhood. Together they built the farm to what it is today, raising superior crops including corn, sorghum, alfalfa, watermelon, pumpkins, red and yellow onions and wheat. Joe owned and managed a feeder cattle operation where at its peak ran 3,000 head of feeder cattle. He also owned a registered herd of prize winning Hereford cattle. Joe believed strongly in giving back to the community. When he wasn’t working the land he was volunteering in the community. He gave 12 years of service to the Pueblo County School District 70 School Board, serving as a Board Member and as President. He was a key leader in establishing funding for several new schools in the District and also made sure Pueblo County High School had a swimming pool and a newly renovated football stadium. Joe was a member of the Pueblo County High School Booster Club. He worked tirelessly organizing Boxing Match Fund Raisers at the high school so that the Booster Club could buy training equipment for the athletes. Joe served 14 years on the St. Charles Mesa Water District. Serving 11 ½ years as a Director and 2 years as President. He was also a long time member of the Bessemer Ditch Water Board and was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Vineland since birth. Later in life, Joe helped organize a task force that successfully saved and revitalized The Roselawn Cemetery. Now a place of beauty and tranquility where he will be laid to rest. Joe is survived by his Wife, Marilou, of 70 years. Father of Lynda Loyd, LouAnn (Tom) Curran and Joe (Jennifer) Pisciotta. Grandfather to Nicole Loyd, Trevor (Marie) Curran, Brandon Curran, Michaella Pisciotta and Anthony Pisciotta. Brother to Carmella (Frank) Jordan, and Pat (John) Klomp. Joe was also a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the St. Therese Catholic Church in Joe’s name. Checks can be made payable to St. Therese Catholic Church and mailed to 1145 S. Aspen Road, Pueblo, CO 81006.

Joseph "Joe" Daniel Pisciotta

December 24, 1933 - November 21, 2024