Darin "Pie" Pieczynski , age 57 of Manistee, Michigan died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, July 19, 2020.

He was born on July 4, 1963 in Manistee, Michigan son of the late Chester J. & Arlene M. (Schulke) Pieczynski.  Darin attended Manistee High School graduating with the class of 1981.  He was employed with the Akzo Salt Company of Manistee up until the plant closed.  He then became a corrections officer and was employed at the Oaks Correctional Facility in Manistee for over 20 years. He was a member of the Michigan Corrections Organization SEIU Local #526.  Darin took great pride in his job at the Oaks.

Darin loved spending time with his 10 grandchildren.  He enjoyed cooking and grilling, playing Santa Claus for his family and was a diehard Detroit Lions and University of Michigan fan.   He was a funny guy….a jokester and his laughter would fill the room, a laughter that will sadly be missed.

Darin survived by his wife Melissa Pieczynski, one son & daughter in law Tyler & Jamie Koon, one daughter & son in law Jacklyn & Andy Mackin, his grandchildren, Cambria Koon,  Dylan, Ethan & Hannah Mackin, one step son, Tyler Pefley & fiancé Brittney, one step daughter Nicole & Therran Ferguson, his step grandchildren, Braydon Schweitzer,  Landon Elijah and Judson Ferguson and Jayce and Maisy Pefley,  his mother in law Mary Plamondon,  five sisters & one brother-in-law, Diane Pieczynski, Debra Kott, Beth Pieczynski, Karen & Larry Dozeman and Cheryl Brandis and two brothers and one sister-in-law, Dennis & Joanne Pieczynski and Daryl Pieczynski all of Manistee, MI. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

He was preceded in death in addition to his parents by an infant son, Darin Pieczynski, a sister Nadine Madison, two brothers, Kevin and Gary Pieczynski, his nephew Brian Madison and brother-in-law Gary Madison and his father in law Jeffery Plamondon.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 11:30 AM at St, Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee with Reverend Zeljko Guberovic celebrant. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery also in Manistee.  The family will receive friends at the Herbert Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and at the church on Thursday morning one hour prior to the funeral Mass.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.