Dennis Charles Michael Piano passed away on Thursday July, 15, 2021 in Rogers, AR at the age of 79. Dennis was dearly loved by his children Tyrus and Ann. Dennis is also survived by his ex-wife Barbara, his brother Edmund, sister-in-law Dolores and nieces Dena and Michelle.
He grew up in Cliffside Park, NJ where he enjoyed playing baseball at # 6 School on Oakdene Ave. He attended Stevens Preparatory School in Hoboken, NJ. He graduated from Trenton State College with a BS in Physical Education. Pursuing his love of sports, he was a baseball coach at his children’s high school, Solebury School in New Hope, PA. Dennis had a varied and exciting career history spanning horse racing, sports education and the entertainment industry. He lived in Florida, Tennessee, Colorado, California and Texas throughout his life, with many stops in between to visit his former students, friends and colleagues. His creativity and enthusiasm will be dearly missed by those closest to him. His faith in the Holy Spirit guided him throughout his life to make the world a better place.
Dennis was laid to rest in the Mausoleum at Assumption Cemetery in Austin, Texas alongside his son Tyrus on Friday July 23, 2021.