Kirk Edwin Pistel Jr .

Kirk was born September 3, 1957, in Baltimore MD to Kirk E. Pistel Sr. And Violia Petersen Pistel who predeceased him. They moved to Florida when he was 5 and Titusville has been home. He did move to Leland NC for 17 years but came home for retirement. Kirk passed away January 29, 2026 in Titusville.

He graduated from Titusville high School in 1975. He also graduated from UCF with his bachelors degree and Webster University with a MBA.

He was employed my Sea Ray boats (Sykes Creek division) for over 15 years and worked his way up to electrical supervisor. After receiving his MBA he moved to NC to be operations manager of Rampage Yachts. He retired from NC Ferry division in Southport NC as Operations manager.

Kirk was married to the love of his life and soulmate Mary (Larcombe) Pistel for 33 years.

He leaves behind his wife Mary. Three children Matthew (Jennifer) Pistel of Crestview FL., Michelle Balongue (Brian) of Titusville and Kyle Pistel of Titusville. Five grandchildren Matthew Jr, Caitlin, Noah , Owen and Ava.

Seven brothers and sisters Laurel (Corky) Farley, Scott (Roxanne) Pistel, Trina Delanuez,Trisha Meeks and Eric (Jamie) Pistel. His brother Kent Pistel predeceased him.

Several nieces and nephews and many friends.

He found joy in the simple things in life. The beach, being on the water in his boat. Riding on his motorcycle and taking trips with Mary. He enjoyed and was a avid Washington redskins fan with a room just for his trinkets relaxing with his family and friends and a cold beer by his pool. He also enjoyed singing and DJing Karaoke. He knew how to work hard and then enjoy his life.

We will miss his spirit, his stories, his attitude but his spirit will stay with us forever.

Ride high up in those skies my love, I will see you again.