Richard Picazo, Jr.
October 5, 1935 -
February 23, 2015
US Veteran
Richard “Dick” Picazo, Jr., age 79, of Kenosha, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015 at Brookside Care Center.
Born in Kenosha on October 5, 1935, he was the son of the late Richard and Isabel (Garcia) Picazo, Sr. He attended local schools and was a graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School.
Dick honorably served our country in the U.S. Marine Corp. from February 26, 1954 until February 25, 1957, while stationed in Hawaii.
On February 8, 1964, Dick was united in marriage to Sara A. Moyer in Waukegan, IL. They were blessed with two sons and 48 years of marriage before she passed away on September 13, 2012.
He was employed as a machinist with AMC/Chrysler Corp. for almost 35 years.
Dick was a member of the UAW Local #72 retirees and also attended First United Methodist Church, where he volunteered his Thursday’s for over the past year. He was a founding member of the parents’ boosters of the Band of the Black Watch, was an avid reader, had a vast collection of maps and also enjoyed playing cards, especially pinochle, bridge and rummy. In his earlier years, he enjoyed deer and pheasant hunting, golfing and fishing. Dick was quite the bargain hunter, always searching for hidden treasures at local rummage sales.
He is survived by his son, Steven (Elizabeth) Picazo; four brothers, Frank “Greg” (Joan) Picazo, Robert (Noni) Picazo, Roman “Sam” (Julie) Abrego and Ralph Abrego; four sisters, Inez Navarro, Margaret (Tom) Knepshield, Rosalie (Dean) Johnston and Sara (David) Cantrell and two grandchildren, Katherine and Andrew Picazo. In addition to his parents and wife, Dick was preceded in death by a son, Michael in 1999 and two sisters, Dolores in infancy and Constance “Connie” Picazo.
Service Info
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 12:00 noon at First United Methodist Church, 919 60th Street, with full military honors to follow. Interment will be held in Green Ridge Cemetery.
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Morri RockwellYour parents were chaperones while I was in Black Watch. I have many fond memories of trips with them. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. As a parent now and band chaperone for my daughter, I have a new appreciation for all of the work that your parents put in over the years and am grateful for that. Prayers to your family.
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Ron and Beth JuneSteve, Beth, Katherine and Andrew, We are so very sad to hear about Dick. He is so much a part of our memories and our lives at the lake --- not seeing him out in back of the cottage.....well, it just won't be right. He always greeted us with a smile and was interested in all that was going on with our family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you journey through this difficult time. Please know that we loved him too.
