John Joseph Dalti

John Joseph Dalti, 63, husband of Peggy Sirisky of Charleston, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. The relatives and friends of John and Peggy are invited to attend his Memorial Service 7:00 PM Friday, April 12, 2024 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

John was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on April 12, 1960. He was preceded in death by his infant son Matt Anthony, his parents, John and Joann Dalti, his beloved sister Donna Gallant, and brother Thomas Dalti.

John is survived by his wife, Peggy Sirisky, his previous wife, Melva Church, sons John Dalti II (Anna) of Denver CO, Ross Dalti (Jordan) of Maryland, Stepchildren Samuel (Whitney) Engel, Daniel (Sarah Grace) Engel and Madison Sirisky. John was a loving Papa and will be missed by grandchildren Magnolia, Drayton and Boone, Mae, Quinn, Ace, and Charlie.

Raised in Rhode Island, John married Melva Church and had two sons. He worked and ran the family liquor store, then made a career change to law enforcement. He was very proud of his new law enforcement career, serving the towns of Woonsocket, Smithfield at Bryant college as a police officer, and later an EMT. Leaving Rhode Island with his family, he moved to Summerville, taking a position as a Public Safety Officer for MUSC Department of Public Safety from 2007-2013. He later served in the Parking Management Department until he was no longer able to work. During his off hours he could be found cutting flowers and delivering for Peggy at The Flower Cottage. John shared and taught the skills of his many passions of hunting, shooting sports, skiing, ice hockey, and music, especially the good ol’ Grateful Dead with his sons.

John married Peggy Sirisky and became a beloved member of her Charleston Family. Margie Sirisky was his Charleston “Momma”. Peggy’s brothers, sister and friends took John in as one of their own, working with and enjoying many fun times and acts of kindness over the years. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, serving many years as an adorer in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel. He was a proud member of The Elks Lodge #242.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made on John's behalf to Campfires of Hope, an organization that provides epic experiences for adults with cancer, PO Box 753, Arvada, CO 80001 ( https://www.epicexperience.org/campfires-of-hope/ ).

Arrangements by James A. McAlister, (843) 766-1365.