John Picone

Dr. John A. Picone, age 66, of Okemos, formerly of Medford MA, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017. He was a distinguished physician for 35 years, an outstanding soccer coach and a proud alumnus of Michigan State University. John was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Rose (Caruso) Picone. Surviving are his sister, Anita (Edward) Longo; brothers, Dr. David (Katie) Picone and Richard (Kathi) Picone; he was a hilarious and loving uncle to, Greg Longo, Alicia Truesdell, Alyssa, Jessica, Allison, and Anthony Picone; devoted friend of many cherished weimaraners, Aldo & Marco. A celebration of John's "Doc's" life will be at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 21st at Huntington Club, MSU Spartan Stadium, 4th floor in East Lansing. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Great Lakes Weimaraner Rescue, P.O. Box 372 Grand Haven, MI 49417 or or to Dr. John Picone / Okemos Soccer Lights Project. Checks can be made out to Okemos Athletics Boosters, PO Box 57, Okemos, MI 48805. Please indicate on check memo: Dr. Picone Soccer Fund. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of John Picone, please visit our flower store.