Samuel J. "Sam" PICONE Sr.

PICONE, Samuel J. "Sam", Sr.
Samuel J. "Sam" Picone, Sr., 89, of Somers, beloved husband for 63 years of Claire (Cormier) Picone, entered into eternal peace Sunday, (April 7, 2013), at Evergreen Healthcare in Stafford. Born March 13, 1924 in the Thompsonville section of Enfield, Sam was the son of the late Calogero and Palma (Lorino) Picone. Sam grew up in the Frenchtown section of Thompsonville and had lived in Enfield most of his life where he was a member of St. Patrick Church. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and fought in the D-Day Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. For his bravery and injuries from battle in France and Germany, Sam received two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. He joined the U.S. Army Reserves in 1950 and served with the 76th Division in East Windsor until 1983. Sam was a charter member of the Military order of the Purple Heart. He was also formerly employed for the Veterans Administration and the Dept. of Defense. He later was employed as a real estate broker which was an occupation he thoroughly enjoyed. Besides his loving wife Claire; Sam leaves his three sons, Paul Picone of Palm Coast, FL, William Picone of Lauderdale City, FL, and Samuel Picone and his wife Ginger of Somers; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Sam was predeceased by a son, Stephen Picone; a brother, Angelo Picone; and a sister, Catherine Golemba.
Family and friends will gather 9 a.m. Friday, April 12, at the Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd., Enfield for a procession to St. Patrick Church for a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Committal with military honors will follow at St. Patrick's King St. Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels. Donations in Sam's memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.Leetestevens.com