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79, of Springfield, Ohio, passed peacefully on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Jim was born in Springfield on June 19th, 1942, the seventh of eight children to James and Mary (Butera) Picolo. He attended Catholic Central High school and graduated from Springfield High School. He married Rebecca Ann (Wagner) Picolo on November 27, 1963. Jim was an active member of Knights of Columbus and Springfield Union Club. Jim retired from International Harvester where he worked for 35 years. Jim loved to play golf, enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sporting events, wood working, playing cards and most of all spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Rebecca
Picolo; children James C. (Amy) Picolo, Daniel (Jennifer) Picolo, Karen (Eric) Felty, Michael (Stacey) Picolo, Dominic Picolo, and Jennifer (Toby) Hayden; brother Richard Picolo (Bellview, FL); sister Rita Fitzwater (Springfield, OH) and sister-in-law Flora (Wagner) Hughes; grandchildren JD (Kristen) Walsh, Beth Walsh, Elizabeth Crowe, Victor Felty, Katie (Ed) Willoughby, Maggie Picolo, Mary Kate Picolo, Emma Felty, Oliver Felty, Luke Picolo, Nicholas Picolo, Claudia Picolo, Alex Picolo, Maci Picolo, Jack Hayden, Charlie Hayden, Henry Hayden, George Hayden, William Hayden; 11 great-grandchildren and many beloved family and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, brother Joseph and sisters Margret Parson, Virginia Mencke, Elizabeth Garrity and Bernice Boggs. Visitation will be held from 3:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, in CONROY FUNERAL HOME. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joseph Church or Clark County SPCA.
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Andrea Smith
October 13, 2021
Mike and Stacey,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know how much Jim cherished his grandchildren! My thoughts and prayers with you all.
Claret Belle (Walt Sanford's ex wife)
August 18, 2021
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. Jim, Steve Heinzen, all go back to Catholic Central. I also knew him from Navistar, SHS football games, and he followed my daughter Geneva when she played for Ohio State Women Basketball. We would see each other periodically at work and later after occasionally "somewhere". Jim was a terrific person and was always the same. Genuine and alwlays asked about my family and knew my brothers, Lonnie and Gerald Bell. Know that I am feeling the loss of Jim here in Columbus where I have been for about 10 years now. Sorry for your loss but glad to know you knew and were loved by an extremely great person. Blessings for the ages.
Lisa Bailey
August 12, 2021
I am sad to hear of Mr. P's passing. Praying for all the Picolo family. I love you and if you need anything let me know.
Brian & Phyllis Garry, Tampa, Fl.
August 9, 2021
Our deepest sympathies to Becky, and Family. Jimmy and I go way back, to CYO days, an St Mary's Friday night Bingo. We shared many great times and comical events over the years. We are going to miss you My Man 'Pic'. May the "Good Lord", hold you gently in His arms.
Mike Dellapina
August 9, 2021
My deepest condolences to the entire family on the passing of Jim. A truly great guy whose memory will live on through his amazing family. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jack Slattery
August 9, 2021
I am so sorry to learn that Jim has passed. He was a good friend of mine and a great workmate at Navistar.
Debbie W. and Clyde S.
August 8, 2021
The ones we love are never gone; they live within our hearts. Our heartfelt condolences to the Picolo family.
Heather Hecht Tayloe
August 8, 2021
I was so sorry to see the sad news of Mr. Picolo´s passing. He and my dad were friends for years and it was always a joy to hear the funny stories he would share with me about my dad and his shenanigans. The love and pride he had for his entire family was so evident, as he would beam when talking about you all. Sending prayers for peace as you navigate these rough days ahead.
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