Anthony Piccini, 79, of California, MD, formerly of Long Island, NY died March 26, 2011 in St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born October 13 1931 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of late Pasquel and Emily Cintron Piccini.

He was the former husband of the late Jenny Piccini who preceded him in death on April 26, 2002.

Mr. Piccini is survived by his children; Sonia Piccini and Jesus Piccini both of CT, Ada Roldan of California, MD, Anthony Piccini of Queens, NY, and William Piccini of Brentwood, NY, his grandchildren; Anthony Piccini, Liza Piccini, Edward Roldan, Neicie Roldan, Christian Piccini and great grandchild, Anthony Piccini. He is also survived by one sibling, William Piccini.

Mr. Piccini attended school in Brooklyn, NY, before enlisting in the United States Army in 1951, serving 2 years during the Korean War, before his separation in 1953. He was a Postal Worker for the United States Postal Service in Jamaica, NY for 20 years before his retirement in 1951. Mr. Piccini moved to St. Mary's County in 2006. He belonged to the American Legion.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Crossroads Christian Church, St. Leonard, MD where a Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 AM with Pastor Shawn Holcomb officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Anthony Piccini, Edward Roldan, Santiago Saureg, Mikey Busanet, Pedro Echeandia and Allen Craft.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.