John A. Picano, 86, of Nashua, and formerly of Centerville, MA, passed away Thursday morning, August 15, 2019 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, after a brief illness.
Born in Emerson, New Jersey on May 18, 1933, he was a son of the late John and Antoinette (Pepe) Picano. John was a graduate of Westwood High School, Class of 1951 where he lettered in baseball and football.
Following his honorable service with the Air Force during the Korean War, he began his career in advertising at the Bergan Record as Advertising Sales Manager Later becoming Vice President of Advertising at Sayer Ferguson Walker in New York City then finishing his career as Senior Vice President at Times Mirror in NY and Chicago.
In his leisure time, John enjoyed reading American history, watching college football, the Cubs, Yankees, Giants and Bears.
John was an engaging and charming gentleman with a deep, captivating voice. He always had a great story to tell and showed a sincere interest in everyone he came in contact with.
John is survived by his wife, Kathryn (Sieswerda) Borenstein, his two sons of predeceased mother Kathy Picano, Douglas Picano and Paulette Vicsik of Yarmouth, MA and Richard Picano of Chelmsford, MA; daughter-in-law, Lori Picano; two step-daughters, Meredith and Johanna Borenstein; four grandchildren, Pam, Theresa, Katie and Nicholas all of New Jersey; a great-granddaughter, Kayla Thompson; three brothers, Robert Picano of Virginia, Donald Picano and Raymond Picano both of New Jersey.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Sunday, August 25th from 2 to 4 p.m. Donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital if desired.
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
