Father William Piletic C.M., 88, of Perryville, Missouri entered into eternal rest Friday, June 12, 2026 at the Apostle of Charity Residence in Perryville, MO.
He was born July 26, 1937 in LaSalle, IL to Rudolph and Elivra (Newton) Piletic.
Father William Piletic C.M. served in the United States Army Reserve.
Father William Piletic C.M. was a Roman Catholic Priest and member of the Congregation of the Mission. He entered the Novitiate at St. Mary’s Seminary Retreat Center in Santa Barbara on July 19, 1967 and he professed his vows at DeAndreis Seminary in Lemont on May 28th, 1976. He was Ordained Priest at DeAndreis Seminary in Lemont on June 4th, 1977.
Survivors include a niece, Bonny Pietrowski and a cousin, Holly Newton.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a Vigil Service at 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Mary Mother of God Chapel in the Apostle of Charity Residence in Perryville, MO.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Friday, June 19, 2026 at Mary Mother of God Chapel in the Apostle of Charity Residence, followed by Rite of Committal in the Vincentian Community Cemetery in Perryville with the Rev. Michael Joyce C.M. officiating.
Memorial contributions may be given to Congregation of the Mission.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.