Casey James Piscura
In Loving Memory of Casey James Piscura
September 10, 1985 – February 2, 2025
Casey James Piscura passed away on February 2, 2025, in Carbondale, Colorado. Born on September 10, 1985, in Pulaski, Virginia, Casey grew up in Draper, VA, where he spent much of his childhood enjoying the beauty of Claytor Lake.
A gifted athlete, Casey excelled in every sport he pursued. He played soccer, basketball, baseball, and golf and was an exceptional snow skier, water skier, wakeboarder, surfer, and wing foiler. Soccer was his greatest passion—he played on traveling teams and earned a spot on the Olympic Development Team.
Casey’s love for life was as vibrant as his interests. He had a fascination with unique cars, including a grass-green VW Beetle equipped with an intercom system that he and his brother Luis used to entertain strangers at stoplights.
After graduating from Virginia Tech with a degree in Turf Grass Science, Casey moved to Eagle, Colorado, where he worked on golf courses. His adventurous spirit led him to become a raft guide in Fayetteville, WV, Colorado and the Grand Canyon as well as a ski instructor at Snowmass.
A pivotal chapter in Casey’s life began when he met Jason Sewell and moved to Sunfire Ranch in Carbondale. Given the chance to live and farm on the ranch, Casey discovered his true calling. He poured his heart and soul into sustainable farming, founding Wild Mountain Seeds and the nonprofit Seed Peace. His work aimed to feed communities, educate aspiring farmers, and promote a fair living for those in agriculture. Casey’s innovative seed breeding produced climate-resilient, delicious crops, and his influence in the sustainable food movement reached far beyond Colorado, drawing interns from around the world.
Casey was also a talented musician with a passion for collecting instruments. He fostered a love for music among his nieces and nephews by gifting them instruments and encouraging their creativity.
Known for his infectious humor and magnetic storytelling, Casey could make anyone laugh until they cried. He cherished his friends, many of whom were like family, and found joy in being a thoughtful son, brother, and uncle. Though he rarely gave gifts for holidays, his spontaneous surprises at unexpected times were cherished by all who knew him.
Casey is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Dolores Floyd, and his paternal grandmother, Shirley Piscura. He is survived by his loving parents, Bob and Debbie Piscura of Draper, VA; his brother and sister, Luis (Stephanie) Piscura and Gina (Brandon) Piscura-Herndon; his beloved nieces and nephews Ariana, Macy, Leona, James Brodie, and Miles; and countless uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.
Casey’s legacy of laughter, compassion, and dedication to bettering the world through sustainable farming will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wild Mountain Seeds to help Casey’s legacy continue. A funeral is not planned, but a celebration of life will happen later in the year.
February 21, 2025 @ 5:21 pm
Bob, so sorry to hear of your loss.
February 22, 2025 @ 11:30 am
Bob, Debbie and family,
I am sorry to learn of Casey’s passing. He accomplished so much during his lifetime and leaves a beautiful legacy. His contributions to sustainable farming will benefit countless people for years. May his love of family and friends and shared laughter over the years carry you through this difficult time.
February 22, 2025 @ 12:38 pm
Dear Bob and Debbie, we are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are crying for you both and your family. Casey is in our prayers and has been since we found out. RIP Casey🙏🏻 you will not be forgotten! Bob & Debbie, May our Dear Lord give you the peace and strength you need to carry on. We love you and pray for you both. Steve & Laura 🥰🥰🥰 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
February 28, 2025 @ 10:47 am
Luis and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time, and all the days to come. What a wonderful guy to carry on through his passions and interests. I hate no words can take away the pain, and instead I add the offer to help carry on Casey’s memory and honor in any way that the family may need and appreciate. Again, I have no words – but I will continue to hold you all close to my heart and in my thoughts and prayers.
it is devastating that the world no longer has the chance to allow individuals to meet and share similar interests and passions such as those of Casey’s, but I pray and hold the faith that his memory and the significant impression he left as lasting to those with whom he crossed paths will be carried on for all the future.
My heart is with you ALL. I hurt for you all, I hurt for Casey and all loved ones and friends, and I pray that with time, you all can find the strength and faith needed to find, in time, the ability to find happiness in your days, and more importantly I hope God helps guide you in finding the personal strength, and the support of others, in trying to face each day to come with the assurance that better days are to come, and I believe Casey will still be part of your life, heart and your every day as you begin the transition into this devastating reality of life.
March 2, 2025 @ 12:06 am
I knew Casey from the Golf course at Thorn Spring, he picked the sport of Golf up with such ease. Always enjoyed playing with him and sad to hear of his passing. I pray for his family during this time.