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Samuel Pierro Obituary
Born: December 17, 1932
Died: July 21, 2025
DALZELL – Samuel Frank Pierro, 92, of Dalzell, died peacefully in the early morning hours of July 21, 2025 at Allure of Peru.
Born December 17, 1932 in Spring Valley to Samuel and Pearl (Michels) Pierro. He married Joan Orlandi Sept. 6, 1952, in St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Dalzell. She preceded him in death on April 4, 2006.
Together, they owned and operated Pierro Food Mart in Dalzell until retiring. His earlier career included management positions at Bassick Casters in Spring Valley and Service Transportation Lines. He was a member of the Dalzell Rod and Gun Club, where he enjoyed fishing every day in retirement.
Surviving is his son, Daniel (Roberta) Pierro of Springfield, IL and daughter, Jill Barratt of Dalzell. Three grandchildren, Ross (Kelly) Pierro of Springfield, Carolyn (Colt) Klein of Springfield, and Benjamin Pierro of Chicago and 3 great grandchildren, Harrison, Maxwell, and Aidan Klein of Springfield. Also surviving is his brother-in-law Gary (Luanne) Orlandi of Dalzell and long-time companion, Lee Baima of Oglesby, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Joan, and sister Rosemary Mattioda.
A private graveside service at Valley Memorial Park on August 9, followed by a celebration of life for family and friends at Verucchi's Ristorante in Spring Valley at noon.
The Barto Funeral Home, Spring Valley, is honored to be assisting Sam's family. A guestbook may be signed and memories shared with the family by visiting bartofh.com.
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Anne Swingel
July 30, 2025
Lee,
My deepest sympathy on Sam's passing. I hope you find comfort and peace in the happy memories that you shared. I am so glad that we were able to meet and strike up a special bond at Allure. I think of you often and the kindness you showed to my dad with your daily conversations up at the front desk about area sports, the White Sox, and area athletes....it meant a lot to him and also to me. Wishing you peace and sending hugs........
Anne Swingel
July 30, 2025
Jill,
My deepest sympathy on your dad's passing. I hope you find comfort and smiles with the special memories of him. I am glad I got to reconnect with you at Allure. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susan Thomas
July 27, 2025
Jill, Dan & family,
Uncle Sammy, the best! Always a smile and happy laugh. We all knew he loved us and we all loved him. So thankful to have had an uncle like Uncle Sammy. He will be missed.
Sending love,
Susan
Jean Morgan
July 27, 2025
Dear Jill and family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad. I always loved your sweet stories of him. He loved you so much and he’ll continue to watch over you. Hugs
Jean Morgan
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