Floyd L. Vissat

MAULDIN - Floyd Louisa Vissat of Mauldin, S.C., died Dec. 7, 2014. Born in Bridgeville, Pa., he was the son of the late John and Mary Vissat. He is predeceased by brothers, Peter and Paul; his first wife, Julianna; and a son, Fred Vissat. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, he served as a mechanical engineer, PE; as well as a flight engineer with the U.S. Air Force. A member of Our Lady of Grace, Pittsburgh, Pa. and Our Lady of Lourdes, Sun City West, Ariz., he also attended St Mary Magdalene in Simpsonville, S.C. Always serving others, his additional memberships include the Boy Scouts of America where he was a Scout Leader in Allegheny Trails Council and helped all four of his boys obtain the highest rank of Eagle Scout; a member of the Knights of Columbus, an Usher and Church Council member who assisted with fund raising activities and a stage manager with Western Aires and Rhythm Tappers, Sun City West, Ariz. Floyd is survived by his wife of 26 years, Betty Frances; daughter, Barbara (Ronnie) White; two step-daughters, Lynn (Ed) Knowles & Diane Pierce; sons, Floyd Jr. (Donna), Don (Kristen), Dan; and step-sons, John D'Alessandro and Michael Otacki. Also surviving are grandchildren, Kirk (Krista), Anne Marie (Seth), Brent, Branden, Bryan, Alyssian, Ashley, John, Deana, Rhonda; step-grandchildren, Laine (Eric), Michael, Dana, Ryan; great-grandchildren, Myla Marie; step-great grandchildren, Jaiden and Cade. Visitation will be Thursday, Dec. 11th, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home. A Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. at St Mary Magdalene, Simpsonville, on Friday, Dec.12th, 2014. Memorials may be made to Parkinson's Research Organizations or Support Groups www.woodlawn-fh.com