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Rene J. Piccarreto Sr.
Rene J. Piccarreto Sr.
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Rene Piccarreto Obituary
Rene J.
Rochester: March 26, 2014 passed away after a long illness at age 89. He is predeceased by parents Vito and Adelina Piccarreto, wife Rita Piccarreto, sisters Cora Sorentino, Ninette Slaga, Marjorie Weining and Yola Consiglio. Survived by loving; children Rene Jr. (Patricia), Loren (Peggy), Donna Moses; Rene' Tromblee (Robert) and Lorene Cutting (Christopher); 19 Grandchildren and 18 Great Grandchildren; many dear friends.
He was born July 8, 1924 in Rochester, NY. Rene graduated from Madison High where he played football and was a Co-Captain his senior year. Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and fought in the battle of Iwo Jima during WWII and was stationed as in Nagasaki Japan with the military police. In 1947 he married Rita Donahoe and raised a family. The family wishes to thank his special caregivers, LaTrice, Lelanie, Casey, Gina and Rebecca.
Rene's Celebration of Life will be held Saturday (April 5th) 10:00 AM in the chapel of Vay-Schleich and Meeson Funeral Home, 1075 Long Pond Road. Private Interment. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Veteran's Outreach Center or the Wounded Warrior Project in Rene's memory. For more information or to sign Rene's online guestbook, please visit MeesonFamily.com.
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Joseph Piccarreto
March 24, 2024
Dearest Uncle Rene...Thank you for Your Service...Please rest in peace and remember that you´ll always be in our hearts
Joseph Piccarreto
March 25, 2021
Dearest Uncle Rene...while your were Alphonse Piccarreto's cousin we were always directed to call you Uncle...that was the respect you earned and I'm proud of it to this day...l write to Thank you for your service...I think of you often and hope that everyone who reads this understands that your service to your country during World War ll would find you at Iwo Jima which was a huge Victory for the US and the our allies. This battle would weigh heavy for our lost Brother's and Sister's...Thank You Sir...you're are truly an American Hero...Please rest in Peace...
John Schmalzbauer
March 24, 2021
R.I.P., Mr. Piccarreto. A good man and neighbor to my family during my childhood.
Mary Iannelli
April 8, 2014
So sorry to hear about your Dad! I know he's up there right now with my Dad (Marky Muchard). You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
(((((Hugs )))))
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Josie Denaro Iatomasi
April 5, 2014
My deepest symphaty to your family..
robert picardo
April 5, 2014
LOREN,
sorry for your loss brother,
Beverly Piccarreto
April 4, 2014
I was saddened to hear or your Dad's passing. Know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 4, 2014
Dear Rene Jr, Loren and family we are sorry to hear of your great loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies he will truly be missed. Let the comforting of The Lord be in His word John 5:24. Al and Joan Broccuto
Joseph Piccarreto
April 4, 2014
Dearest Rene Jr Loren and Donna...Wishing you our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Your Dad was a very special person to our family and will always be remembered as dignified during his life. His smile is etched into my brain. Love to each of you and your families.
Ralph Harrison
April 4, 2014
Loren, Renee, and Donna I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was like a dad to me when we were in high school and as my coach. I will always remember him as a kind and warm man. My family are thinking of you all at this tough time....prayers and thoughts for you all.
The Clarcq Family
April 3, 2014
May God bless all of you and keep you in his arms. We surely will miss you Rene.
Donny Schrank
April 2, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Deborah Piperni O'Neill
April 1, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss. My parents (Joseph & Georgia Piperni) were friends with your Mom & Dad; I remember going to Rene Jr. wedding! My Dad coached baseball and started Pop Warner football in Irondequoit. I am also sorry to read of you Mom's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Gina Ortiz
April 1, 2014
Will forever love and miss you Mr. Rene Piccarreto?? one of the most loving giving caring man I know. Til we meet again.. The Ortiz family!
Ray Brown
April 1, 2014
To Loren and the rest of Piccarreto family. very sorry here about Rene.
Anita Murrell
April 1, 2014
So sorry for your loss. My time spent with all of you are precious memories for me. You are in my prayers.
March 31, 2014
So Sorry for your Loss in this time
John & Dale Schmalzbauer
March 31, 2014
Rene, Loren, Donna,
So sorry to learn of the loss of your father. I will remember him pitching softball to the neighborhood kids, and taking us for ice cream at De Ryke Dairy afterward. It has been a long time since we were neighbors, but the memories remain strong.
March 31, 2014
My sincere sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2. Again my deepest sympathy.
Richard Feeley
March 31, 2014
So sorry for your loss. I taught Lauren and Donna in Jr. High School at R-H. Your father was always interested in your education.
March 31, 2014
to the piccarreto family. very sorry for
your loss. ray joe & Donny paone.
tom casel
March 30, 2014
Loren I'm sorry for your loss.
D'Agostino
March 30, 2014
Dear Rene and Pat sorry for your loss. I remember when my father lived with me Pat always came across to see if I needed anything. Our prayers are with you. Frank and Rosalie D'Agostino
March 30, 2014
Dear Rene and Pat sorry for your loss. I know how it feels to lose a father. I remember how Pat always came across to see if I needed anything when my father was living with us. Our prayers go out to you and your family. Sincerely Frank & Rosalie D'Agostino
Dave Terruli
March 30, 2014
Le mie piu sincere condoglianze alla famiglia , mio padre ha fatto un po lavoro per Rene anni fa ed era un uomo molto buono per lavorare .Noi tutti lo ringraziamo per il suo onorato servizio a il nostro paese .
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