Victor Basil Pivetta, 91, died Saturday, October 28, 2017 in Carrollton (Dallas), Texas due to complications with dementia. He was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania on August 27, 1926. He had resided in Carrollton since 1992.Preceded him in death was his loving and devoted wife of 54 years, Olga Maracci Pivetta; his parents Angelo Pivetta and Teresa Ensani Pivetta and his sister, Jeanne Pivetta Troncone and brother, Angelo Pivetta, Jr.Survivors include his three children, Angela Pivetta Winkler of Carrollton (Dallas), Texas, Pamela Pivetta Ruminski (husband Paul) of Glendale (Phoenix), Arizona and son Victor G. Pivetta (wife Lilia) of Katy (Houston), Texas. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Dr. Garry Winkler, Sheila Ruminski, Denise Ruminski Vance (husband Chris), Victor A. and Alix Pivetta and one great-grand son, Micah Vance.Victor served in World War II as a United States Army Private stationed in Germany. He was very proud to have retired from Steris Corporation (American Sterilizer/AMSCO) with 43-1/2 years of service.He will be fondly remembered for his devotion to his wife and family as well as his willingness to always helping others. Victor will be dearly missed by all.His ashes will be laid to rest in the columbarium at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Farmers Branch (Dallas), Texas.Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website.