Vito Joseph Marciante, Sr.

Marciante, Sr., Vito Joseph, of O'Fallon, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at the age of 80. Loving husband for 57 years of the late Jennie Margaret Marciante (nee: Pisciotta); dear son of the late Leonardo and Lucietta Marciante (nee: Desimone); cherished father of Mary T. Rastagarlari, Gina Lucia (Edward) Merkle, Mario J. (Nancy) Marciante, Vito J. (Diane) Marciante, Jr., and Jennie C. (Robert) Scherer; beloved grandpa of Sasan (Fiancée Angelica), Aaron, Leila, Kyle (Sara), Eric, Kayla, Caroline (Fiancé Douglas), Michelle, Danielle, Mario (Brandi), Vito, Vincent, Nancy Grace, Dena, Tony, Sara, Hope, Bobby, Leonardo, and great-grandson Abner; dear brother of Joseph Marciante and dear sisters-in-law, Vita 'Sis' (the late John) Gambino, Jackie Surig, and Lillian (the late Harold) Pisciotta; also survived by his life long friend Josephine (the late Pete) Licavoli, Marie and Bob Wehrman, and dear friends Carol and Bill Snee. He is preceded in death by his brother and sisters, Mario Marciante, Thomasina 'Bessie' Zarbo, Tina Buskuehl; brothers-in-law, Eugene, Salvatore, Vito, Francis, Stanzy, Vincent and Harold Pisciotta; sisters-in-law, Angela Trifiletti and Rosa Ruggeri.
Vito was a parishioner of Assumption Catholic Church in O'Fallon, Missouri.  He was a Teamster and a member of the American Legion. Vito served in the Army National Guard for ten years. He loved his country.
Vito loved and adored his wife of 57 years. He loved his children and grandchildren. Family was everything to him. He was a hard working husband and father. He was full of wisdom and genuine in his Faith. He loved thrift stores and always looked for special, beautiful treasures to bring home to his wife. He would always bring her flowers, and showed love and respect for her always. Vito loved metal detecting and fishing with his children. He loved baking bread, making homemade wine, and looked forward to pasta on Sundays. He enjoyed gardening and growing 'Cucuzzi' (Italian Edible), and sharing it with others. He loved to listen to and sing Italian songs. He had a love for animals, especially dogs. He had a special closeness and love for St. Francis of Assisi and great love for the Blessed Virgin Mary. Vito was always there for his family, friends, and anyone who needed help. Now that he is with his wife, Jennie, in Heaven, it seems complete. They will always remain in our Hearts and Never be forgotten.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.