Louis Picinelli

Louis Picinelli 87, most recently of Ridgefield, Conn. and formerly of Thornwood, N.Y. died on June 7, 2015. He was born on Oct.8, 1927 to the late Santo and Loretta (nee Zambri) Picinelli in White Plains, N.Y. Louis graduated from White Plains High School and proudly served in the US Navy during WWII. He was a member of the American Legion Post 136, Mt.Kisco, a retiree of Sheet Metal Workers Local 38 and served as a volunteer with the Thornwood Fire Dept., the Mt.Pleasant Auxiliary Police and as Asst. Scout Master of Troop 81 for many years. He was a member of the Thornwood Neighborhood Group Senior Club. Louis loved playing golf, tending his rose garden and traveling with his family to many countries as well as the US and also a member of the St.Dominic Council Knights of Columbus in Thornwood, N.Y. Louis is survived by his devoted wife Beneria (Betty) Picinelli to whom he was married for 65 years and by his loving sons, Michael (Cindy) Picinelli and David (Ann) Picinelli. Also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Michael, Melissa (Keith) Huttemeyer and step grandchildren, Cameron Zinman and Reid Ziccolella and great grandchildren, Kristian Huttemeyer, Celia and Griffin Zinman and Gia Ziccolella. also survived by his sisters, Natalie Dennin and Loretta Cavaliere and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sisters, Ann Altamuro and Rose Longo and brother, Dominick (Bea) Picinelli. Visiting at Hawthorne Funeral Home on Thursday, 4-8 PM. Entombment , Ferncliff Mausoleum, Hartsdale, N.Y. on Friday, 11 AM.
HAWTHORNE FUNERAL HOME
21 West Stevens Ave.
Hawthorne, New York 10532
914-769-4404

Born in White Plains, N.Y. on Oct. 8, 1927
Departed on Jun. 7, 2015 and resided in Thornwood, NY.

Visitation: Thursday, Jun. 11, 2015
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Service: Thursday, Jun. 11, 2015
7:30 pm

Cemetery: Ferncliff Mausoleum

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