Msgr. Rocco M. Piccolomini

Monsignor Rocco M. Piccolomini, Servant of God, age 69, of Worcester, was greeted by the Angels of Our Lord and Savior on Friday, September 18, 2015, at Saint Vincent Hospital. Monsignor was a Roman Catholic Priest in the Diocese of Worcester, and was the former Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Saint Ann Parish in Worcester. Monsignor is survived by his loving sister, Elisa F. Devin and her husband John of Leominster; three nieces and a nephew, Kristen Consalvo, Kelly Hunt, Kristina Boulanger, and Michael Devin; four aunts, Eda Tocci, Rena DiNatale, Concetta Dandini all of Leominster, and Shirley Piccolomini of Centerville; an uncle, Nunzio Piermarini of Chicago; five great nephews and one great niece; and many cousins. Monsignor Rocco is also survived by his dear friends, Michael Martin, Charles Genovesi, and Francis Celularo; his brothers in the Priesthood, and his "extended family" throughout the parishes he served. He was born in Leominster son of the late, Pietro "Pete" and Santina (Piermarini) Piccolomini. Monsignor's family wishes to extend a heartfelt "thank you" to the doctors, nurses, and their support staff at the Critical Care Unit at Saint Vincent Hospital. Their care, compassion, and prayers are appreciated. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, September 21, at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Saint Ann Church, 24 Mulberry Street, Worcester. Interment will follow at Saint Leo's Cemetery in Leominster. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in Monsignor Rocco's memory should be made to Saint John's, Food for The Poor, 44 Temple Street, Worcester, MA 01604, or to Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Saint Ann Parish, 24 Mulberry Street, Worcester, MA 01605.