Sr. M. Veritas Picardi, OP

Sister M. Veritas Picardi, OP, 88, a member of the Sisters of St. Dominic of Caldwell for 68 years, died on January 4, 2023 at Saint Catherine of Siena Healthcare Center in Caldwell.

On Tuesday, January 10, a wake and funeral mass will be held at Saint Aloysius Church, 219 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ. The wake will be from 9:15 - 10:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Graveside services will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery on the Motherhouse grounds in Caldwell. Masks are required for the safety of all those attending the services. To livestream the Mass go to https://youtube.com/live/SEGeQRa81ks?feature=share.

A woman of deep faith and kindness, Sister Veritas first learned of God's love for her from her parents, Thomas and Marguerite (nee Heimbach) Picardi. She entered the Sisters of Saint Dominic on August 15, 1954, received the habit on June 30, 1955, made first profession on July 2, 1956 and final profession on July 2, 1962.

Sister Veritas earned a BA from Caldwell University (formerly Caldwell College), NJ, in Elementary Education and Mathematics and an MA from Notre Dame University, IN, in Philosophy. Sister held a Professional Degree in Administration & Supervision from Fordham University, NY and took graduate courses in Global Interdependence at Seton Hall University, NJ.

A gifted educator, Sister taught elementary and junior high students at Our Lady of the Lake, Verona; Ascension, New Milford; Our Lady of Lourdes, Mountainside; Link Community Charter School (formerly Project Link), Newark and St. Ann, Newark; and was principal at Our Lady of Sorrows, Garfield and Blessed Sacrament-St. Mary in Bridgeport, CT. Sister was a lecturer of philosophy at Caldwell University, Caldwell and Essex County College, Newark. Sister served on the leadership team of the Sisters of St. Dominic of Caldwell as a councilor and congregational treasurer prior to her ministries at Genesis Farm, Blairstown and as the resident manager at Marian Manor, Caldwell.

Generous and hospitable, Sister loved gatherings with family and friends. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a great laugh. With a smile and a love for life, Sister Veritas brought the message of God's never ending love to all who came to know her.

Sister Veritas was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Marguerite Picardi, and her siblings Thomas Picardi and Michael Picardi.

She is survived by her sister, Marguerite (Joseph) Buccino; her brother, Peter (Renee) Picardi; nieces and nephews and many grand-nieces and grand-nephews; dear friends and her loving Sisters of Saint Dominic.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Sisters of Saint Dominic, One Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006 would be appreciated.

Condolences may be left at www.proutfuneralhome.com.