Obituary: Jiordan “Jiordy” Robert DiStasio

Jiordan “Jiordy” Robert DiStasio, of Waukesha, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at the age of 25 years.

Jiordan was born on Jan. 19, 1987, the son of Robert and Andre (nee Hirth) DiStasio. Jiordan was a plumbing apprentice at his parents’ company, J.R. Plumbing. His life goal was to someday own the company with his dad. He was very close to finishing his apprenticeship and was a member of the Plumbers Local No. 75.

Jiordan enjoyed playing soccer, baseball and tennis. He graduated from Waukesha South High School where he was ranked no. 1 for doubles in tennis. Jiordan was an avid reader and also enjoyed playing video games and bowling. He loved attending Brewers and Packers games, especially for tailgating.

Jiordan's happy and carefree personality brought joy to everyone around him. Because of his generosity and huge heart, he was always there to help a friend in need. He will be remembered for his great smile, his sense of humor and his infectious laugh. More than anything, he loved being with his family and friends.

Jiordan will be dearly missed by his parents, Robert and Andre; his sister, Sumner (Michael) Welsh; his maternal grandparents, John and Karen Hirth of Pewaukee; his paternal grandparents, Robert and Nancy DiStasio of New Berlin; his great grandma, Rose Klett; his uncles, Ralph DiStasio, and Reese Hirth; his aunt, Rosalie Cifaldi; his cousins, Kelsey Hirth, Tanner Hirth, Amelia DiStasio, Nic (Jennifer) DiStasio, Jessica DiStasio, Eric Cifaldi, and Liza Cifaldi; his dear and best friend, Patrick Abplanalp; and many other family and friends. Jiordan was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Edward and Elaine Brandt, and Ralph and Rose Zampana.

A visitation for Jiordan will be from 3 p.m. until the 6 p.m. funeral service on Monday, July 2, 2012, at 1205 S. East Ave., Waukesha, WI 53188. The Reverend Peter Schmidt will officiate the service. There will be a private family burial for Jiordan on Tuesday, July 3, 2012.

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