Alan Piciacchio

1967 - 2026

OBITUARY:

Alan Piciacchio, 59, of Fishkill, NY, formerly of Farrell, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 22, 2026.

Alan was born January 3, 1967, in Sharon, PA to Isadore and Irene (Yevchak) Piciacchio. He was a 1985 graduate of Farrell High School and was Class President and Valedictorian. Following high school, he attended Penn State University earning a BS and MS in Ceramic Science and Engineering and remained a proud Nittany Lion. While in college he belonged to the Delta Upsilon fraternity, later serving as Historian. He authored a 130-page book celebrating his fraternity’s 100-year anniversary in 2011. He shared strong camaraderie and love with his DU brothers.

Alan began an outstanding career with IBM in NY, starting as a Process Engineer, and rising through the ranks of the IBM Academy of Technology. Following 30 years with IBM, his division was divested and became Kyndryl. Alan achieved the rank of Distinguished Engineer as Data Engineer, Manager of Integrated Service Management, and VP of Operations Architecture. In 2024, Alan became Chief Executive Officer & Founder of a consulting firm named Alanytics. He worked with Apex Engineered Products as Chief of Staff and VP of Sales Solution Engineering. Throughout his educational and work careers, he obtained numerous professional awards, certifications, licenses, and several patents.

Alan freely gave much of his time to volunteer efforts, serving the Streamside Knolls Homeowner Association as President and Vice-President; the INFORMS Analytics Society of NJ as President; and the Beacon youth Soccer Club as Secretary, Treasurer, and Fundraising Volunteer. He also co-founded a local soccer league for adults, the United Football Club of Beacon.

Alan never forgot the town that raised him: Farrell, PA. He recently served as President of the Adhoc committee, working to promote the city. He spearheaded a fund-raising event for the local library where he spent many hours during his childhood. He was proud to be inducted into the Farrell Alumni Hall of Fame in 2015. His love for all things Farrell, and his classmates from & was evident.

The most important thing to Alan was his family. He loved his children unconditionally, and he was the best soccer, swim, and dance dad, and their biggest cheerleader from the sidelines. He was dog-dad to his beloved pets, Roxie, Penny, and Rocket. They took many hikes up Mt. Beacon to watch the sunrise. Alan also enjoyed skiing, basketball, and volleyball. Alan may not have realized how many lives he touched, and the impact he made on people. He always noticed people for who they were, making them feel seen and valued. He was upbeat, warm, kind and funny, a one-of-a-kind guy you would hope to come across. His humor was witty and sometimes off the wall and quirky. He even tried his hand at stand-up comedy in New York City and locally in Beacon, NY. His prolific sense of humor often made him the life of the party.

Alan is survived by his son Justin and daughter Vanessa. He is also survived by his brother Louis (Sharon), sister Janet Puhak, and sister Celeste, who is one of his favorite people on earth. He leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews, who mourn the loss of their “fun uncle”. His great-nieces and nephews had the privilege of getting to know him. He also leaves many extended family members. The family wishes to thank the hundreds of Alan’s friends, classmates, former coworkers, DU brothers, fellow Nittany Lions, and soccer pals who have reached out to tell funny Alan stories, and to mourn his passing.

Alan was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law Bill Puhak. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Alan’s memory to the agency that provides services for his sister Celeste; Whole Life Services, Inc. 1565 E. State St. Hermitage, PA 16148 and to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Hudson Valley / Westchester 199 Water St. 11th Floor New York, NY 10038 https://supporting.afsp.org/campaigns/AlanPiciacchioMemorialFund

His Family will gather to remember and celebrate with Friends on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM at DELEHANTY FUNERAL HOME, 64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY. A Celebration of Life will be held a later date in Western PA and Interment at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Hermitage, PA. Messages of sympathy, stories and photos can be shared on Alan’s Memorial Page: www.DelehantyFuneral.com

VISITATION:

Saturday, September 12 3:00 - 7:00 PM

Delehanty Funeral Home 64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY

PRIVATE INTERMENT:

a later date at the convenience of his family

St. Anthony Cemetery

Hermitage, PA

MEMORIAL DONATIONS:

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Alan’s memory to the agency that provides services for his sister Celeste and/or to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Whole Life Services, Inc. (for Celeste Piciacchio)

1565 East State Street, Hermitage, PA 16148

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Hudson Valley / Westchester

199 Water Street, 11th Floor; New York, NY 10038

https://supporting.afsp.org/campaigns/AlanPiciacchioMemorialFund