Concelia "Connie" (Vernarelli) PICINI 

June 11, 1904 - May 24, 2006 Reaching almost 102
years, she is survived by sons Gino Picini (Ruth), Dan
Picini, daughter Flavia Meyer and daughter-in-law
Elizabeth Picini, 13 grand children, 27 great
grandchildren, and 6 great, great grandchildren. "Her
children rise up and call her blessed." (New KJV) Born
in Sequndo, CO, the daughter of Italian immigrants,
Stefano and Elisabetti (DiDonato) Vernarelli. She came
to Black Diamond, WA Christmas Eve 1904. In 1921 she
married Tomasso Picini, also an Italian immigrant, in
Black Diamond, WA. Living in Tacoma about a year, she
lived in Seattle all of her life. She is preceded in
death by Thomas (Tomasso) Picini Sr., Tommy Picini Jr.
and grand children Nancy Picini, Elaine Picini, Doug
Picini and great grand daughter Liz Picini. A
gathering of family and friends is planned for Sunday,
June 11, 2006 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM (mother would have
been 102 yrs old) at Flavia Meyer's home in Federal
Way. 

Published in print on 5/28/2006. 
Seattle Times