Barry F. Picotte

Barry F. Picotte obituary, Wakefield, RI

Barry F. Picotte

Barry Picotte Obituary

Visit the Avery-Storti Funeral Home & Crematory - Wakefield website to view the full obituary.
Barry Francis Picotte, 71, of Hope Valley, passed away Friday May 2, 2025 at Kent Hospital. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late George M. and Beatrice Maria (Frazer) Picotte.
Barry dedicated many years of his life working in the family business as an oil delivery & cleaning service. He had a deep love for fishing and a passion for antique cars. Known affectionately by many nicknames, including "Waa," "Turtle," and "B-Man". Barry will be remembered for his unique spirit and the joy he brought to those around him.
He is survived by his two sisters, Janet Picotte and her husband David Geer, Margaret "Peggy" R. (Picotte) Migneault and her husband David, nieces Kristin Michaloski, Kerri Michaloski-Cole and Nicole Schobel, a nephew David Migneault, and devoted cousins, Emery "Modo" Picotte and Margaret "Peggy" Runde. He was the brother of the late George A. Picotte and Zeta N. Picotte.
A celebration of life for Barry will be held Sunday, May 18th, 2025 at 10 AM in the Joy Fellowship Church, 17 Bowling Lane, Bradford, RI. A luncheon will follow.

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Avery-Storti Funeral Home & Crematory - Wakefield

88 Columbia Street, Wakefield, RI 02879

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