John J. Pistro

John Joseph Pistro, age 69, of Crown Point, IN, previously of Dyer, IN and Hegewisch, IL passed away on November 9, 2026. He is survived by his wife Petra “Petti” Pikelis, daughter Melinda “Mindy” Pikelis, son Christopher Pikelis, grandchildren Brock Pikelis, Aiden Pikelis, Thomas “T” Forbes, Chloe Forbes, Timothy Pikelis, Cain, cousins Alan (Terri) Bednarek, Margaret Hughes and Kenneth Porwit. Remembered as Big John and Uncle to numerous family and friends. He was proceeded in death by his mother Josephine (Kowalczyk) Pistro, father John Pistro and brother Steve Pistro. John retired after 30 years from Cargill in Hammond. His favorite hobbies were hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with family and friends. He was a lifelong member of the ISRA (Illinois State Rifle Association) and NRA (National Rifle Association).