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Paolo Piccione
October 10, 2019

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PICCIONE, Paolo of Westwood, 87, formerly of Roslindale and Dorchester, died peacefully at home on October 10, 2019, comforted lovingly by his family at his side. Beloved husband of Maria (Giacobbe) Piccione with whom he dedicated 62 years of marriage.
 
Devoted father of Sandra Laurenti and her husband John of Westwood, Mary DiDonato and her husband David of Dedham, and John Piccione of Westwood. Proud grandfather of Paul and Serena DiDonato, John Paul and Riana Laurenti. Predeceased by his sister Angelina, sister Antonina and husband Orazio Puleo, sister Giovanna and husband Santo Mazzeo, and twin brother Costantino and wife Flavia, and survived by sister-in-law Donna Piccione. Loving brother-in-law of Anna Lambiase, Nina and Filippo Bonanno, and the late Leo Giacobbe. He was also cherished by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Born in Faro Superiore, Messina, Sicily, Paolo was the son of Giovanni and Santa (Alizio) Piccione. The Piccione family owned and operated a vineyard and an olive grove business.
 
Seeking the American Dream, the Picciones immigrated to the United States in 1951 and settled in Boston, Massachusetts. Paolo was 19 years old. He began his 50-year career at Bancroft Rellim Corp., 322 Summer Street, Boston, as a manufacturer of infant and toddler bedding, retiring as a co-owner of the business.
 
The Piccione family was part of the Greatest Generation. Paolo had an outstanding work ethic and was gifted as a jack-of all-trades with exceptional skills. He was always willing to help anyone in need.

While attending English language school at night, he met his future father-in-law, Paolo Giacobbe. Upon looking at a photo of Paolo’s daughter, Maria, he took the picture, tucked it in his pocket, and later asked for her hand in marriage. The photo remains in his wallet to this day. In 1957, he traveled to Sicily to marry his new bride. After their marriage they settled in Dorchester, then lived in Roslindale for 37 years where they raised their three children.
  
Paolo was passionate about his vegetable garden specializing in tomatoes and zucchini. He was proud to share his harvest and home-made wine with family and friends.

He was a dedicated Boston Red Sox fan who loved to coach from his recliner. Paolo's favorite sport was bowling and was proud to have earned numerous trophies. He was a current member of the Norwood Men's Social Bowling League and a former member of the Roslindale and West Roxbury Italian League. Paolo was also a member of the Sicilian Association of Greater Boston and a faithful parishioner of Sacred Heart in Roslindale and St. Mary of the Assumption in Dedham.
 
Paolo exemplified every aspect of what it means to be a husband, Papà, Nonno, and friend. Described as honest and humble, a role model, and one-of-kind, he will be dearly missed by those who knew him. He lead by example and was a blessing to our lives.
 
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High Street, DEDHAM, on Friday, October 18 at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 a.m. celebrated in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 420 High Street, Dedham. Visiting hours in the funeral home Thursday, October 17, 3-8 p.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. Relatives and friends kindly invited.
 
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-1905. https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html or to St. Mary's Church, 25 Avery St., Dedham, MA 02026.

 

  

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