1930 – 2021
Putnam – Katherine “Kay” (Dunn) Picciarelli-Small, 90, formerly of Ballou St., passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Matulaitis Nursing Home. She was the loving wife of the late Alfred Picciarelli and the late Gardiner Small. Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Magnus Vincent Dunn and Rose (Morgan) Dunn.
Kay worked as a service representative at SNET for 30 years. She enjoyed reading, watching television and writing “pen to paper.” She was always open to learning and enjoyed writing in her diary. Kay enjoyed traveling and the memorable times spent along the Maine coast. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers which was a SNET employee club. She was a member of the Living Faith United Methodist Church in Putnam.
Kay is survived by her son, Vincent Picciarelli and his wife Linda of The Villages, FL, her daughter, Laraine Labrecque and her husband Normand of Hudson, MA; her brother, Vincent Dunn of Douglaston, NY and Alexanders Lake in Danielson; her grandchildren, Maryann Picciarelli, Heather Picciarelli-Phommachanh, Andrew Labrecque, and Steven Labrecque; her great grandchildren, Ashley Renee, Kayla Paige, and Emma Rayne as well as many loved nieces and nephews and their families.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Kay’s family from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 in the Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam, followed by a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. in St. Mary Cemetery, Providence St. Putnam, CT. A Celebration of Kay’s Life will be held in the summer at the convenience of the family. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Jeanne & Jim Richardson
She was a very special friend to us for over 45 years and always treated us like family. We had many wonderful times together including trips to Maine and Florida with stays at her favorite Polynesian Village. We will miss the sound of her voice and our lively phone conversations. We send virtual hugs and our deepest condolences to all the family members.
Dolores Rousseau Kneeland
I was just thinking about Kay! She and her family lived across the street from us when I was a kid. I loved her New York accent! After she moved to Ella Grasso I saw her helping my elderly aunt. She said she would do anything to help my dad and his sister. God Speed, Kay. You were a wonderful lady.
Lea Herrick
Dear Vinnie, Linda and family,
So so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Such a lovely lady. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers
Susan jones
Kay was such a beautiful lady.I used to take care of her father. .
Gwen Glaviano
I am so very sorry to read this. Mama Kay was a very special person to me and my family. My deepest condolences to Vinny, Linda and her family. Gwen Glaviano
Kevin Shaw
Kay was a wonderful lady. A women of faith with a smile as big as her heart. She has gone home.
Laurie Swenson
Kay was always a joy to talk to. Always positive and had a great love for family and friends…she will be missed. So sorry for your loss.
RoJeanne Doege
Kay was an exceptionally, kind and caring resident. She was pleasant and always interested in making the most of each day. I saw her frequently as a staff member in Activities. Her smile lit up a room. She was a blessing to me.
May you find comfort and strength from God today and in the days to come.
Wayne & Sue Goulet
Kaye was a beautiful person to have know and work with. Will always remember her beautiful smile she greeted you with upon entering SNET business office and Sears. Or was it Montgomery Ward? Either way the smile was always there along with kind words.
Wayne & Sue Goulet
frank hofmeister
Truly going to miss those phone conversations where she shared old family memories.She enjoyed sharing them as much as I enjoyed listening to them…..My heart felt condolences to all who knew her.
Cousin Frank
Leah Berti
To the Picciarelli family . I am so sorry for your loss. She was always kind. I will miss her. I went to St Mary’s cemetery to pay my respects to her. There was a young guy came after I was there. Said it was his Aunt Kay. Said his name was Cal. But I am sorry for the family. Always Leah Berti
Leah Berti
To Picciarelli family: I sincerely offer my condolence to the family. I will miss her. And her phone calls. And our time together. I am sorry . Could make it to the funeral home. But paid my respects to her at the cemetery. Also had a chat with your cousin Kal.
Mary Ellen Luby
I worked with Kay at SNET in New Haven.
Kay was a hot ticket.
“…I’m working as fast as I can, and that’s all I can do…”. The Lord be with you Kay!