Donald "Blackie" Picarelli, age 84, died Sunday, January 21, 2024; beloved husband of the late Rose (nee Farinacci); dearest son of Anthony and Helen (nee Giuliano) (both deceased); loving brother of Anthony Jr. (deceased) and Donna Shugar (deceased); dear uncle, great uncle, great-great uncle and friend of many; Blackie is a U.S. Army Veteran and he retired from the Cleveland Police Department after several years of service to the community. 

Family and friends may call at GOLUBSKI DELIBERATO FUNERAL HOME (AT VODRAZKA FUNERAL HOME) 6505 BRECKSVILLE RD., INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131 FOR A VISITATION ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2024 FROM 2-7 PM. 

Prayers at the funeral home on Monday, January 29, 2024 at 9:30 am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Columbkille Church, 6740 Broadview Rd., Parma at 10:00 am; Interment Calvary Cemetery.