Pietro Becchelli, 72

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Pietro Antonio “Pete” Becchelli, 72, of Kincaid, died on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at his home.

Funeral and visitation were held on Monday, Dec. 27, with  Reverend Chad Foster officiating. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery in Pawnee.

Mr. Becchelli was born on June 6, 1949, in Taylorville, the son of Armando and Anna (Venturelli) Becchelli. He married Dona Males on April 10, 1982, at the Kincaid United Methodist Church.

Mr. Becchelli graduated from South Fork High School in Kincaid as class president. He was a member and current treasurer of the United Mine Workers Local #9918. He was a Sergeant of the United States Air Force and a Vietnam veteran. Mr. Becchelli was a member of American Legion Post #905 in Kincaid, holding the position of Jr. Vice Commander. He was the owner/operator of Pete’s Excavating. Mr. Becchelli retired from the coal mine.

Mr. Becchelli is survived by his wife; sister-in-law, Karen VanBlaircum of Taylorville; two step-sons, Gary J. Gesell of Taylorville and Mark Gesell of Morrisonville; two sisters, JoAnn Becchelli (Thomas) Lewis of Hot Springs, AR, and Rose Mary Becchelli Theison of Danvers; nieces and nephews, Gina (Brad) Heckinger of Normal, Domenic (Shawna) Theison and Tony Nudo; great-niece, Jayden of Mackinaw; step-grandson, Tylor Gesell; step-granddaughter, Kloey Locke; and numerous cousins in the US and Italy.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and Marianne Nudo.

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital. Condolences may be left online at www.mastersonfh.com.