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Pete Picollo Obituary

Pete I. Picollo 6/15/35 - 7/2/09 Pete passed in to the light peacefully on 7/2/09 at home surrounded by family. He was born 6/15/35 in SF, CA to Julio & Mary Picollo then moved to Sunnyvale in 1940, attended St. Josephs, Bellermine, then graduated from Fremont HS in 1953, proudly served in the US Army, married Mary (Melvin) in 1958 and established Picollo Concrete in 1959. Pete is survived by devoted wife of 51 years, Mary, and children: Lisa (Bob), Gina (Chuck) and Leo (Alejandra). Nonu to Julianne & Katie Dean and Maria, Daniella & Analia Picollo. Beloved brother to Gus (Anna) Picollo & cousin to John Linda as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Nephew to surviving aunts Josepina & Rosa Picollo of Cignolio, Italy. As a resident of Sunnyvale for 69 years, he developed and maintained lasting friendships. He was down-to-earth and unpretentious. His passion was his work where he remained active and his lasting friendships. Pete worked hard and played hard. His smiling face, wisdom, stories, and sense of humor will be greatly missed. (Pete) says grazie-tante and arrivederci! Until we meet again… Ciao for now. Services held at St. Martins in S'Vale. Viewing at 6 p.m., vigil at 7 p.m. on 7/8/09 and mass at 10 a.m. on 7/9/09, interment at Alta Mesa, Palo Alto. Reception to immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Pathways Hospice of S'Vale.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Jul. 7, 2009.

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Wendell Johnson

August 3, 2009

To Pete's family- I just heard the sad news last week and wished I could have said goodbye. I'll miss seeing him and that white truck around town. You are in my prayers.- Wendell

Lisa Picollo

July 26, 2009

In behalf of our family, I would like to thank each of you for such wonderful kind words, prayers and stories over the last few months.
He treasured each of his friends. The only thing my dad ever collected in his life where his friends. And that was a passion for him.
I always new dad was a special person in so many ways, he was so different. As our dad we never saw a lot of things each of you did. He was so misunderstood by his children as we were growing up. He was tough on us but as adults we now know why. Each of us can fly on our own and continue his legacy with our own children. He taught us all wonderful values and his job was done.

If I had 15 minutes left to ask or relive something with him before he passed, I would have to say it is seeing him in the light I did the last 6 months of his life. He was no longer an actor to us 3 kids. We saw the dad you all saw. We shared things we never ever did before and really felt his love. I can honestly say that my family had not 1 unresolved issue with him.

Dad was the hardest worker that I knew and he expected the very same from Mom and his children and his grandkids. I miss the stories I heard so much of growing up. And I miss seeing him everyday!

Thank you dad for giving us such a wonderful mom that brought balance to our lives. Gosh, I miss his infectious boyish smile. I was blessed to have inherited that smile and a passion for people and great mind for detail. What wonderful gifts.

Dad said what he meant and meant what he said. He was an example to us. His incredible honesty, the lessons we learned growing up have truly made the 3 of us kids what we are today. And for that I am so proud of being his daughter.

Diane Brasher

July 11, 2009

I was an old high school friend of Pete's and want to express my deepest sorrow to his wife Mary and family. He will be missed by all.

Everett Leon

July 11, 2009

I went to school with Pete (Fremont High Class of '53) After graduation with a stint in the service I worked for Westinghouse (Sunnyvale) for 37 yrs. At times (during the '70s) Pete and I would run into each other while doing our banking at Bank of America (Mathilda Ave) We would talk of old times and enjoy our old friendship from our high school years. I always thought of Pete as a nice and sincere guy. We were good friends even though we didn't run in the same circles in the latter part of our lives. But I will still miss him. I want to express my deepest sympathy and sorrow to his wife and family.
He will always be my old school buddy.
~an old Waverly Street Sunnyvale Friend.

July 10, 2009

To the Picollo Family,
Although I did not know Pete for that many years, I was introduced to him through members of my wife's family, the Ottavianos and the Bertuccios. Pete always had a smile, would give you the shirt off his back, and was truely a prince of a man. The world has lost another one of the good guys. My deepest condolences.
Bob Richert
San Jose, CA.

Lou Gonzalez

July 10, 2009

To the Picollo family on behalf of my family,of the late Luis D Gonzalez (436 N Bayview Ave) Our deepest sympathies. Pete would always greet us as we went by and as I recall when asked about his time in the service he would show us his scar on his knee. Battle wound, he would say. Ha ha
I can still vision him then as well as his mother. Mary, who was a great whistler. As I would walk by their house I would see my dad and his dad walk to the back of the house to the tasting room. Later in life I would see Pete in areas around S'vale and enjoy talking to him as we sipped on a cold one. He was a person that was very well repected and known throughout the valley.
"Vay Con Dios"

Sam Lombardo

July 8, 2009

I am deeply sadened of Petes death Please send condolences to the family.
Sam Lombardo

July 8, 2009

I will always remember Pete the way I saw him and Mary at their 50th wedding anniversary. Jeff (my husband) and I, are Chuck and Gina's family which makes all of the Picollo's our family too. God be with you. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." (Matthew 5:4) "The Lord shall be your everlasting light, and the days of your mourning shall be ended." (Isaiah 60:20). Sincerely, Pat Money and Jeffrey Alkire

July 8, 2009

I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Picollo's passing. I never had the honor of meeting him, but I am blessed to work with his daughter, Gina, who is an amazing woman. If Mr. Picollo left no other legacy, he should be remembered for being a wonderful father and raising a beautiful, kind, and loving daughter. We miss you, Gina. Take good care of yourself. Know we love you and our prayers are with you and your family. Hugs, Carrie Brown and the rest of your MF family.

Esther Gonzales

July 8, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Growing up on Bayview, accross the street from your home, your dad was very nice and always had a smile.

Betty Duarte Cintas

July 7, 2009

Pete was a close friend to my late brother Manuel Duarte. My parents, especially my dad Conrad Duarte, loved Pete. I am grateful that Pete was good to my bro Manuel, and that he accepted him just as he was. Now they can chum again. Love you Pete and God Bless You.
Mary, thank you for being such a great, devoted wife to Pete.

Anthony Soljanich

July 7, 2009

Pete,

grazie per tutti che siate stato e tutti che continuiate ad essere

Manuel Valerio

July 7, 2009

I am very saddened to learn of Pete's passing. When I think of Pete, I always think of that warm, engaging smile of his. My family lived near Pete and his family when I was growing up, and Pete and his wife, Mary, and their children, Lisa, Gina, and Leo, were very kind friends to me and my family. It's been many years since we've been neighbors, but one doesn't soon forget the kindness and friendship that Pete shared with us.

We'll miss you, grazie-tante, Pete, and ciao, for now.

Manuel Valerio
The Valerio Family (Tracy, Marissa, and Natalia)
Beatriz Valerio (Avo/Nona)

Ron Hodges

July 7, 2009

Pete will be greatly missed by all of us. He was a true friend and trusted business associate. I will always remember Pete for his honesty and reliability. The Picollo family will be in our prayers.

Ron Hodges
Stuart and Sons Electric

Noreen Ryker

July 7, 2009

Just wanted to let you know how sorry I am to hear that Pete passed away. We miss him at the Longhorn. I always thought of him as "Mr. Sunnyvale" because he knew more about the people & places in Sunnyvale than anybody I know. He was always interesting to talk with. May God comfort all of you. Noreen (Webber) Ryker

Margaret Kerstulovich-Howard

July 7, 2009

My deepest sympathy and prayers to Pete's entire family.Pete was one of the nicest people I knew in school (Fremont),and it looks like that's how he lived the rest of his life, as stated in his obituary: "down-to-earth" and unpretentious. I considered him a good friend.
Arrivederci dear Pete, hope to see you up there some day.

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