PICCO, Gordon Sr. — Passed peacefully away after a brief illness on Saturday, October 4th, 2008 at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital, Gordon Joseph Picco age 71 years. Predeceased by his darling children Judith and Craig Picco; parents: James and Philomenia Picco; brothers: Raymond Picco, Gerald Picco and infant brother Edward; brothers-in-law: Arthur Stoyles, Martin Adey, Andy Anderson and Walter O’Brien; sisters-in-law: Toni Picco and Myra Picco. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 48 years Maureen (nee Adey); his children: Karen Oliver (Bill), Gordon Jr. (Billie-Jo) and Jennifer Bonnington (Sheldon); his darling grandchildren: Jeanette, Nicholas, Courtney, Craig, Jessica, Cole and Connor; brothers: James (Doreen), Charlie (Marie), Frank (Barbara) and Wayne (Joanne); sisters: Mary (John) of New Brunswick, Carmel (Paul) and Doreen; sisters-in-law Margaret, Maria (Matt), Rita of Manitoba and Helen (Kevin) of Manitoba; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. As per his request, cremation has taken place. Visitation at Caul’s Funeral Home and Funeral Mass to follow, dates and times to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice