- Date Of Birth: April 17, 1939
- Date Of Death: September 25, 2020
- State: Massachusetts
Brookfield- William F. Picking(81), passed away September 25, 2020 surrounded by love of family. Bill was born April 17, 1939 in Ware, MA to the late Francis G. and Victoria C. (Zahara) Picking. He was a graduate of Monson High School and received an Associates degree from STCC. He served in the US Army from 1959 thru 1964. He was a renowned commercial diver, instructor and Scuba Dive shop owner for many years. He was a long time resident of Monson and served the Town of Monson as Police Chief for 22 years.
William leaves his wife, Claire E. (Kominski) Picking and their children, William F. Picking Jr and his wife Teresa of Virginia, Greig J. Picking and his wife Susan of East Hampton, CT, Mark T. Picking and his wife Sharon of Wales; and eight grandchildren and spouses, as well as 8 great grandchildren. Bill was predeceased by his brother John G. Picking.
