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Richard Piccioli Obituary
CHAMPAIGN - Funeral services for Richard A. Piccioli, deputy director of vehicle services for Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, will be Monday, April 21, 2008, in Champaign and Tuesday, April 22, 2008, in Granville.
Champaign-area services will be Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Morgan Memorial Homes, 1304 Regency Drive W., Savoy.
Granville-area services will be Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with visitation from noon to 1 p.m. and a Mass at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military graveside rites provided by the Granville American Legion.
Mr. Piccioli resided in Champaign and traveled daily to the Howlett Building in Springfield for his role as deputy director of vehicle services.
He married Janet Nickle of Ottawa on Aug. 30, 1975, and she survives him along with their two children, Michael and Laura of Champaign. Also surviving are his mother, Mrs. Sarah (Dolly) Piccioli of Granville; two sisters, Mrs. Rick (Sharon Piccioli) Stecker of Wausau, Wis., and Mrs. Kenji (Janice Piccioli) Farinelli of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and a brother, David (Linda Taylor) Piccioli of Springfield.
His father, Arthur Piccioli, preceded him in death.
Memorials may be directed to the Hopkins High School Historic Society Fund in Granville.
Mr. Piccioli died Thursday, April 17, 2008, in southern Illinois.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Piccioli
Emily Manganaro
May 3, 2008
Mr. Piccioli was a member of Lincolnshire Fields Country Club, which is where I met him and his family. I learned of his passing today, and am deeply saddened and shocked. He was a wonderful, kind, generous man, a real gentleman. Although I only knew Mr. Piccioli through my job, it was easy to see what a rare person he was. His absence will be felt. Everyone who was lucky to know him was and is better for it. My thoughts and prayers are with his wonderful family.
Tom Pomatto
April 27, 2008
To the Piccioli Family,
Our prayers are with you all. We are so saddened at Rich's passing. Please know that we are thinking of you all daily.
Susie and Tom Pomatto
Mike Bazzani
April 27, 2008
I just heard the news and wanted to leave a comment. I haven't seen Rich since I was a young kid, yet have vivid memories of the joy he brought to our house every time he stopped by. The world needs a lot more people like him. I am privileged to have known such a truly great person.
Angie, Al & Diane Cassettari
April 25, 2008
Dolly, we just wanted you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this tragic time in your lives. Our deepest condolences & sympathy to all Rich's loved ones.
Mary Etta Lenkaitis
April 24, 2008
We just today heard of Rich's passing, and wish to extend our sincere condolences. --Albert and Mary Etta Lenkaitis
Michelle Singletary
April 23, 2008
Rich was a class act gem of a guy! We sat through many, many swim meets with Rich and Janet watching our daughters swim and in all those years I only heard goodness and kindness in his words. How appropriate then one of his last "unknown" acts of kindness was going the extra mile to help out a college student at SIU-C. One, small, simple act of kindness that is representative of a life well lived - how appropriate!
Gene Bogner
April 23, 2008
To all of the Piccioli family, I saw Rich for a few minutes at our high school reunion last summer. He was the same friendly guy I had always remembered. I was shocked to hear of his death and my heart and sympathies go out to all of you.
Alexis Gage
April 22, 2008
Rich was my Great uncle...i loved him to death, i am really going to miss him... and his daughter, son and wife...are always with my thoughts....its a terrible thing what happened and im still in sort of shocked...i miss him already.
Rhonda Wood
April 22, 2008
Linda & Dave,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May all of your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. God Bless you and your family.
Rhonda Wood
Monica Christ
April 22, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Dave, Linda, and family. You are in my thoughts.
Lindsey Bench
April 22, 2008
I will ALWAYS remember the kindness Rich showed me during a very difficult time in my life. My prayers are with him, his family and all that loved him. It is VERY apparent he will be missed by so many people who loved and admired him.
Jan Scott
April 22, 2008
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Rich's accident and passing, and I extend my sincere sympathy to Janet, Michael, Laura, and all other family and friends. I worked with Rich twenty-some years ago at the University and remember, when Michael and Laura were small, that Rich took great delight in sharing stories about his children. When we attended business luncheons, Rich would load up his coat pockets with leftover cookies to "take home to the kids." I was never sure if the goodies actually made it home to the kids or if Rich had a secret sweet tooth to satisfy! However, I also remember that Rich had such a "salty" tooth that he struggled mightily every Lent to give up potato chips! Rich's time here with us on earth was far too brief. Godspeed, Rich, and I hope there are potato chips in Heaven!
Ginny Benassi
April 22, 2008
We want all of Rich's family to know how sad we are to hear this news and to let you know you are in our thought and prayers.
Larry & Ginny Benassi
Cincinnati, OH
Lisa Beler
April 22, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Porter McNeil
April 21, 2008
To Dave and Linda and the entire Piccioli Family -
All McNeils send you their heartfelt condolences on this heartbreaking news. Dave, your brother was a class act who will be missed and I wish you the very best as you face this sadness.
Jo Green
April 21, 2008
I will miss seeing Rich's smiling face everyday walking down the hall. I remember 2 Xmas' ago, when my parents went to the party and Rich talked with them for about 1 1/2 hours about everything. The 3 of them had alot in common. I was very impressed at how he made the time to really get to know them. He will be deeply missed.
Megan Heriford SOS Employee
April 21, 2008
Rich was a great person. He always had a smile on his face and kind words to everyone. I no longer work in the same department but I would see him a lot and he would still speak to me and ask how things were going in my new department. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will be greatly missed.
Jan Cline (Noxon)
April 21, 2008
So sorry for the sudden loss of Rich. I had just seen him last summer at Lucy Sheppard's birthday party. He was very much a gentleman and a bright smile always on his face. I'll always remember him at his wedding in that white tux!
What a loss.
April 21, 2008
We send our deepest condolences and sympathy to all of his family. Our Prayers and God Bless. From the mother and sister of Rebecca Crofts.
Jackie and DeAnne Snow
Cullman, AL
Rebecca/Robert Crofts
April 21, 2008
My husband and I send our deepest condolences and sympathy to all of his family. We were travelling from WI to AL and made a decision to take highway 51 for the scenery, and it was unfortunate for Mr. Piccioli but I believe a GOD gift that we were first on the scene. I am a registered nurse, stopping when we realized there were no medical people. I want you to know he was not alone and I held his hand and offered comforting words, as it was the only thing I could do. I was widowed several years ago and always lamented he was alone... so I've spend a couple of restless nights thinking of his family and looked today and found this site. As I said my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. As a mother, grandmother seeing his gold wedding band I could not help but think he was someones father and grandfather.....and how very rapidly life can change. Embrace his memory and know all was done that could be done. God Bless...Rebecca Crofts 218 349-5728
Ken Boyle
April 21, 2008
Rich was a wonderful man and I send my deepest condolences and sympathy to all of his family. I will truly miss our Thursday chili lunches and talks about the Illini. May God Bless him and his family!
Sitha Hun
April 21, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes to the Piccioli family at this difficult time.
S
April 21, 2008
I always appreciated when Rich said hello to me, he smiled and said my name. It felt really good to know he knew who I was. I'm sure other SOS employees feel the same way. Thank you for shedding a little sunshine in my day.
Lindsay Meyer
April 21, 2008
My deepest condolences go out to Rich's family during this difficult time.
Kathy McCoy
April 21, 2008
We are so saddened to learn of your family's and our community's loss. Rich was such a great guy that always had a kind word and smile.
A true gentleman.
Nadine O'Leary and Josh Potts
April 21, 2008
Rich's smiling face will be missed around the Howlett Building. Our sympathies to his entire family.
TRICIA WELLS / sos employee
April 21, 2008
TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. THIS WAS SUCH A HORRIBLE THING TO HAPPEN TO SUCH A WONDERFUL MAN AND BOSS.
Andre Crump
April 21, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with.Rich was a wonderful person to work with and for.Our deepest sympathy go out to his family.
Andre' and Karen Crump
Co-worker-Friend..
Paul Frank
April 21, 2008
Dave
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Anne Craig
April 21, 2008
I met Rich for the first time about 2 weeks ago. What a nice man. Very, very kind and so down-to-earth. I got the feeling that he could talk to anyone, and always in a most genuine and caring way. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joe & Gay McDaniel
April 21, 2008
Janet, we were sorry to hear of Rich's passing. We will always remember the "Rich" smile and happiness he always displayed. He really seemed to enjoy everything! We will keep you & your family in our prayers.
Doug Caldwell
April 21, 2008
I worked for and with Rich during the last few years he worked at the University. I was truly upset when he left the University, but that pales in comparison to losing him forever. Rich was truly one of the highlights of my life and he will be sorely missed. My prayers go out to his family.
Allen Yee
April 21, 2008
To the Piccioli family,
Sorry for your lamentable and sudden loss.
I truly will miss the variety of stories and insights that he had shared!
He will be missed!
My thoughts and prayers are to the Piccioli family
April 21, 2008
RICH COULD BRIGHTEN THE DARKEST MONDAY MORNING WITH HIS CHARMING SMILE, HE WILL BE MISSED.
H.W. Devlin
April 21, 2008
To the Piccioli Family:
May God grant you some sense of peace during this difficult time. The Devlin family offers our deepest condolences and sympanthy.
Wanda Corn
April 21, 2008
I have worked for the Secretary of State's Office for 20 years and Rich was the most caring and thoughtful person I ever worked for.
He always greeted employees and was always kind to everyone. People may not have known his name but they knew him by his face and his kindness. We will miss him greatly.
Rose McMurray
April 21, 2008
Our family was shocked and saddened to hear that the world has lost a truly wonderful and kind man. We met Rich when our children were in school together and they often played together. Once when our kids were home without us they thought they heard a noise and Rich dropped whatever he was doing and drove over to check the house and make sure everything was ok.
Rich was a very wonderful person whose love for and pride in his family always showed.
We moved away from Champaign quite some time ago but often remember the Piccioli's and what a great family they are.
You are all in our prayers.
Love,
the McMurray's
Terry & Edie Long
April 21, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the Piccioli family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rich always had a smile on his face, that's how we'll remember him.
Rosalie Pecoraro (& The Pecoraro Family)
April 21, 2008
Dave & Linda,
From all the wonderful things I have read/heard about Rich he sounded like a wonderful person who treated everyone compassionately and had a huge heart. I was so saddened to hear of your tragic, unexpected loss. Your family is my thoughts and prayers.
Kurt and Diana DeWeese
April 21, 2008
Dave, Linda and Family: You will be in our thoughts and prayers. We hope the memories will sustain you through this sad and trying time.
Bob Partridge
April 21, 2008
A true gentleman and professional, Rich always had a smile and a kind word for everyone, he will be missed by many.
Joyce Smith
April 21, 2008
Rich was a wonderful person. He was an honorable person and an example of the kind of person everyone should be. We will miss him here at the Secretary of State office.
Jim Schneider
April 21, 2008
My, deepest sympathy to the family. In my 24 years of service with the state, I have never met a more caring man. Rich always had a smile on his face and when you came to see him with a problem, he would give you his full attention. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Nicholas
April 21, 2008
I never really knew Rich but I can say this he seemed to be one of the nicest people that I encountered on a daily basis. He is one who would always say hi in the hall no matter what he was doing or who he was talking to. He will be missed. No one will be able to fill his shoes at work or outside of it. Rest in Peace Rich
Joan and Phil Long
April 20, 2008
There are no words that can express our feelings at this moment. You all are in our hearts and prayers. Your Husband, Dad, Son, and brother is an exceptional man. He will be missed greatly by everyone. This world will be less without him. Pull from the great strength he always shared. He was always there when Joan and I needed him, and he will be there for all of you now. Love Joan and Phil
Darius Howse
April 20, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Piccioli family. I am very grateful for the short time I had to work with Rich. He was an outstanding individual who really cared about people. He will be missed by many. May we never forget what he brought to our lives.
Joe Boggs
April 20, 2008
A truly professional employee with the Secretary of State, Rich really enjoyed his job and the people who worked with him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I know I will miss my Illini friend.
Wayne and Wanda Bloomfield
April 20, 2008
Rich was a gentleman and professional of the highest calibre. He will be missed by many.
Misti, Alexis, Chris, Corey and Zachary McClure
April 20, 2008
To all the Piccioli's...
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autum rain.
When you wake in the morning hush.
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight of night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
You all are in our hearts and minds forever and always. We will miss Rich's smiling face. We love you all.
John Johnson
April 20, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the family, I work at the Howlett Building, and he was always kind & nice.
Rick Kurnick
April 20, 2008
My deepest sympathy to his loving family and his many friends which I consider myself one of. I have many fond memories while working with Rich for the last nine years. I will remember most his rye sense of humor and his kindness to all around him. He always had a story for me when I can down to Springfield. Our loss is the Lords gain.
Nick, Melissa, & Nicholas McCoy
April 20, 2008
To the whole Piccioli family,
We’re so sorry for your loss. Rich was a great man and uncle. He will be sadly missed not just by us but also by many people. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you all.
Heaven now has to great Piccioli men.
April 20, 2008
Rich was a person that could put a smile on my face when i was having a bad day he will be truly missed by all in vehicle services dept my deepest sypathy to his wife and children and family
Dean M
April 20, 2008
Rich, you will me missed deeply. I could always count on a smile from you. May God bless and help your grieving family through these times.
Kathy Dunlap
April 20, 2008
My son, Erik met Mr. Piccioli on Thursday, April 17th at approximately 3:00PM. Erik is a student at SIU-C and was purchasing new plates for his vehicle. He didn't have the correct form of payment with him so Mr. Piccioli offered to give him a ride clear across campus to get his wallet. My son said Mr. Piccioli was such a nice man. He learned in the short time they conversed that Mr. Piccioli was a fellow military man and had served in Vietnam (Erik is in the Air Force) and that he was very proud of his family and very much enjoyed his job. Erik was very saddened when he read yesterday's paper. He asked me to convey his condolences to the family he had recently learned of, from Mr. Piccioli. Erik didn't know the highly regarded position that Mr. Piccioli held within the Secretary of State; he only knew him as a kind, helpful, fellow military man. My son was very impressed. God Bless your family and please find comfort in how many ways Mr. Piccioli touched so many lives.
James P., Sara, William and Jennie Dodds
April 20, 2008
We have lost a true friend. He will be missed by many
A Hubbs
April 20, 2008
Mr. Piccioli was a very nice person. He always smiled and said hello, be it morning or afternoon. His family is in our prayers to help them through this sudden and sorrowful loss. They have a special angel now watching over them with love. God Bless you
JOHN PROFETA
April 20, 2008
Such a Trajic loss, but Heavens gain. My deepest symphathy to his Family. I seen Rich daily at the Howlett Bldg. & he always had a smile on his face and a kind Hello for me. He cared. He was a Friends Friend! I will miss that very much.
Bubba Bubba
April 20, 2008
Rich was a good friend. I worked with him in vehicle services. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
April 20, 2008
My deepest sympathy to his family.
Rich will be missed by many Secretary of State employees. He always had a smile & hello for anyone he spoke with.
Secretary of State Title employee
Linda Piccioli
April 20, 2008
Rich's passing has left a huge hole in our family. He will be missed each and every day.
State Police Employee
April 20, 2008
Although I never had the opportunity to meet Rich personally, I do know that he was a very kind, understanding and fair man to those lucky enough to have worked for him, one of which is very dear to me. The Secretary of State employees have lost a respected friend and the Illini have lost their biggest fan... My thoughts and prayers are with his family and those who have lost a friend and mentor.
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