Lucien Joseph Piccirillo, Sr

Greatly Missed By Those He Loved

Lucien Joseph “Butch” “Pic” Piccirillo, Sr, 66, of Sandy Hook, died unexpectedly, January 16, in Danbury Hospital. He was born in Danbury on August 22, 1944, a son of Diana (Lillie) Piccirillo and Lucien LeClare.

Mr Piccirillo worked for the Town of Newtown Highway Department as a heavy equipment operator and as a crew chief from 1967 to 1989. He previously worked for Bartly Tree Service.

He is survived by his children, Tina (his “Luigi”) Cappozziello, and her husband Anthony, of Sandy Hook, Shawn Piccirillo of Sandy Hook, Butch Piccirillo, Jr, and his wife Heather, of Watertown, Raymond Sallisky, and his wife Tracy, of Watertown, and Crystal “CJ5” Piccirillo, and her husband Leo, of Danbury. He is also survived by a brother, Joseph Piccirillo, of Maine; his closest cousin, Earl “Bobo” Wilcox of Danbury; 15 grandchildren, one great-grandson, many other cousins, nieces, and nephews, and his former wife of 25 years, Doreen (Hyatt) Sallisky. Mr Piccirillo was predeceased by his stepfather, Peter Piccirillo, Sr; two brothers, Peter and William; his sister, Diane; and best friend Pete Perry.

Mr Piccirillo lived and breathed every day for his “grandbabies,” Scooter and Sarah Bear. They were his whole world. He was a very caring, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He is truly missed already by all who knew him.

A memorial service was scheduled for Thursday, January 20, at 7 pm, at Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street in Newtown. Calling hours were scheduled for Thursday, from 4 to 7 pm.

The Newtown Bee        January 21, 2011