Fiore D. PIccolomini
Fiore D. Piccolomini, age 87, Uniontown, Pa., died Thursday, February 12, 2015 Uniontown with his loving family at his side.
He was born Tuesday, October 11, 1927 in Filbert, Fayette County, Pa., son of Domenico and Ellen (Cari) Piccolomini.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mary J. (Zugaro) Piccolomini on Thursday, January 31, 1985; two brothers, Vincent Piccolomini and Louis Piccolomini; and a sister, Rita Montvilas.
Fiore graduated from Redstone High School, Class of 1945, and was a member of the class reunion committee.
He proudly served his country during World War II with the United States Army 163rd Transportation Corps in the Pacific Theatre of Operations.
Fiore partnered with his father Domenico, owner and operator of Ainey Coal Company and Domenico & Son Coal Company of Shoaf, Pa., from 1947 until 1949. During that time, and until 1950, he worked with his father who owned and operated the Golden Star Inn in Republic, Pa., a popular nightclub.
In the late 1950’s Fiore purchased Domenico’s Restaurant in Uniontown from his father, with whom he worked for many years.
Fiore f o u n d e d Piccolomini Glassware, a restaurant supply store, with his brother Louis in 1970. Later, as sole owner, he moved the business from Gallatin Avenue to Pittsburgh Street until 2011, when he retired.
Fiore was a member of Saint Therese de Lisieux Roman Catholic Church, member and Past Commander of Cardale Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5576, former Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 47, General George C. Marshall AMVETS Post 103 in Hopwood, Pa., and Charter Member of the La Bella Lodge 450 Sons of Italy, Cardale, Pa.
He later joined Giuseppe Mazzini Lodge 231, Uniontown.
He was a Third Degree member of The Knights of Columbus Council No. 1275 in Uniontown.
Fiore was past member of the Fayette County Tavern Association.
He also served on the Fayette County Board of Drug and Alcohol for fifteen years from 1977 to 1992; served on the South Union Township Water Authority; was a member of the Pennsylvania Restaurant Association where he served as Past President and, most recently, as Treasurer. Fiore was instrumental in the Culinary and Hotel Management Scholarship Program.
Fiore did extensive genealogical research into the history of the Piccolomini Family, of which he was very proud.
Left to cherish his memory are his children: Carol Tajc and husband Ronald of Uniontown, Pa., Marion Piccolomini and husband John Vigilone, Glenmoore, Pa., Dominick Piccolomini and wife Michele (Keder) of Hanover, Virginia; grandchildren: Jonathan Tajc, Mary Beth Tajc, Mark Viglione Dante Piccolomini, Maria Piccolomini, Mario Piccolomini, and Angelina Piccolomini; sisters: Enis Argenti and husband Bill, and Connie Bart and husband Carmen; brother, Domenico Piccolomini Jr. and wife Barbara; sisters-in-law: Margaret Piccolomini and Jane Piccolomini; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME INC., 603 North Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown Pa., today, Sunday, February 15, 2015 from 12 Noon until 7 p.m.
The Funeral Mass will be said on Monday, February 16, at 10 a.m. in St. Therese de Lisieux Roman Catholic Church, 61 Mill Street, Uniontown, Pa., with Monsignor Michael W. Matusak as Celebrant.
ALL FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS SHOULD GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH ON MONDAY.
Entombment will follow at Sylvan Heights Cemetery Chapel of Memories Mausoleum where Military Honors will be accorded by the General George C. Marshall AMVETS Post 103 of Hopwood, Pa.
The Parish Wake Service will be held this afternoon at 3 p.m.
Special Thanks to the Marquis Garden Place, Horizon Hospice and Paulette.
Donations can be made to the Saint Therese de Lisieux Roman Catholic Church, 61 Mill Street, Uniontown, PA 15401 in memory of Fiore D. Piccolomini.
Your personal written tributes and memories are welcomed and encouraged at www. hakyfuneralhome.com