Joseph A. DeCicco (Big Joe), 85, passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2023 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare in New Hartford with his family at his side.
He was born on September 13, 1937 in Syracuse, N.Y., a son of the late Carmen and Angeline Gurerro DeCicco and received his education in Utica schools.
Joe was a proud Navy veteran, having served his country from 1955 to 1958 and on June 14, 1986 was united in marriage with Johann (Sikora) Bass.
Prior to retirement, Joe was employed as plant superintendent with Detroit Strip Steel in Hamden, CT. After he retired, Joe also spent time working with Jim Bray, Baker's Greenhouse, and tree service with Mark Pirger.
He was a member of St. Bernard's Church in Waterville and was an avid fisherman, golfer, bowler, and hunter. Joe was also a New England Patriots fan and as a "Jack Of All Trades", was able to build or repair anything.
Joe's dedication to his community was evident in his being a long time commissioner for the Cassville Fire Department.
Joe is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 36 years, Johann; his son, David DeCicco; his daughter, Danielle DeCicco; his step-daughter, Kelley Thorp and David St. Onge; his grandson, David Mickle; his sister and brother in law, Carol and John Doursharm; his nieces and nephews: Margaret and Ed Sherman and family, Raymond and Dora Palama and family, Michele and Gary Robinson and family, James and Tracy DeCicco and family, Wendy and Larry Futter and family, Robin DeCicco and family, Lori Leaf and family, Dawn and Lou Bacon, Dana Fran and family, Tony and Michele DeCicco (who was like a son to him) and family; Tracy and Richard Talbot and family; his sisters in law Jeanette DeCicco and Denise DeCicco; his nieces and nephews from Johann's family: Karri-Ann Hurd and family, Kenneth Szczesniak and Carly Calogero, Christopher and Kim Szczesniak and family, Kimberly Tartaglia and Amy Ciaiola, Kayla and Vincent Aponte and their daughters Alexah and Abby, Leah Bosque, Juan Bosque and son, Andrea Gonzalez and family, cousin Glen and Jennifer DeCicco and family; sisters in law Karen Sikora, and Geraldine and Paco Cardona and family; his cousin Arthur Novarro and family of CT, and many friends.
He was predeceased by his son Michael DeCicco, brothers Carmen and Anthony DeCicco, sister Phyllis Smith, and sister in law Dolores Szczesniak.
Calling hours will be Monday, May 15 from 2-5 at the Smith Funeral Home, 3022 Oneida St. Sauquoit.
Joe's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11:00 at St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church, 199 Stafford Ave. in Waterville.
Burial with Naval Military Honors will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Clayville.
He was born on September 13, 1937 in Syracuse, N.Y., a son of the late Carmen and Angeline Gurerro DeCicco and received his education in Utica schools.
Joe was a proud Navy veteran, having served his country from 1955 to 1958 and on June 14, 1986 was united in marriage with Johann (Sikora) Bass.
Prior to retirement, Joe was employed as plant superintendent with Detroit Strip Steel in Hamden, CT. After he retired, Joe also spent time working with Jim Bray, Baker's Greenhouse, and tree service with Mark Pirger.
He was a member of St. Bernard's Church in Waterville and was an avid fisherman, golfer, bowler, and hunter. Joe was also a New England Patriots fan and as a "Jack Of All Trades", was able to build or repair anything.
Joe's dedication to his community was evident in his being a long time commissioner for the Cassville Fire Department.
Joe is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 36 years, Johann; his son, David DeCicco; his daughter, Danielle DeCicco; his step-daughter, Kelley Thorp and David St. Onge; his grandson, David Mickle; his sister and brother in law, Carol and John Doursharm; his nieces and nephews: Margaret and Ed Sherman and family, Raymond and Dora Palama and family, Michele and Gary Robinson and family, James and Tracy DeCicco and family, Wendy and Larry Futter and family, Robin DeCicco and family, Lori Leaf and family, Dawn and Lou Bacon, Dana Fran and family, Tony and Michele DeCicco (who was like a son to him) and family; Tracy and Richard Talbot and family; his sisters in law Jeanette DeCicco and Denise DeCicco; his nieces and nephews from Johann's family: Karri-Ann Hurd and family, Kenneth Szczesniak and Carly Calogero, Christopher and Kim Szczesniak and family, Kimberly Tartaglia and Amy Ciaiola, Kayla and Vincent Aponte and their daughters Alexah and Abby, Leah Bosque, Juan Bosque and son, Andrea Gonzalez and family, cousin Glen and Jennifer DeCicco and family; sisters in law Karen Sikora, and Geraldine and Paco Cardona and family; his cousin Arthur Novarro and family of CT, and many friends.
He was predeceased by his son Michael DeCicco, brothers Carmen and Anthony DeCicco, sister Phyllis Smith, and sister in law Dolores Szczesniak.
Calling hours will be Monday, May 15 from 2-5 at the Smith Funeral Home, 3022 Oneida St. Sauquoit.
Joe's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11:00 at St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church, 199 Stafford Ave. in Waterville.
Burial with Naval Military Honors will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Clayville.
Joseph A. DeCicco (Big Joe), 85, passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2023 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare in New Hartford with his family at his side.
He was born on September 13, 1937 in Syracuse, N.Y., a son of the late Carmen and Angeline Gurerro DeCicco and received his education in Utica schools.
Joe was a proud Navy veteran, having served his country from 1955 to 1958 and on June 14, 1986 was united in marriage with Johann (Sikora) Bass.
Prior to retirement, Joe was employed as plant superintendent with Detroit Strip Steel in Hamden, CT. After he retired, Joe also spent time working with Jim Bray, Baker's Greenhouse, and tree service with Mark Pirger.
He was a member of St. Bernard's Church in Waterville and was an avid fisherman, golfer, bowler, and hunter. Joe was also a New England Patriots fan and as a "Jack Of All Trades", was able to build or repair anything.
Joe's dedication to his community was evident in his being a long time commissioner for the Cassville Fire Department.
Joe is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 36 years, Johann; his son, David DeCicco; his daughter, Danielle DeCicco; his step-daughter, Kelley Thorp and David St. Onge; his grandson, David Mickle; his sister and brother in law, Carol and John Doursharm; his nieces and nephews: Margaret and Ed Sherman and family, Raymond and Dora Palama and family, Michele and Gary Robinson and family, James and Tracy DeCicco and family, Wendy and Larry Futter and family, Robin DeCicco and family, Lori Leaf and family, Dawn and Lou Bacon, Dana Fran and family, Tony and Michele DeCicco (who was like a son to him) and family; Tracy and Richard Talbot and family; his sisters in law Jeanette DeCicco and Denise DeCicco; his nieces and nephews from Johann's family: Karri-Ann Hurd and family, Kenneth Szczesniak and Carly Calogero, Christopher and Kim Szczesniak and family, Kimberly Tartaglia and Amy Ciaiola, Kayla and Vincent Aponte and their daughters Alexah and Abby, Leah Bosque, Juan Bosque and son, Andrea Gonzalez and family, cousin Glen and Jennifer DeCicco and family; sisters in law Karen Sikora, and Geraldine and Paco Cardona and family; his cousin Arthur Novarro and family of CT, and many friends.
He was predeceased by his son Michael DeCicco, brothers Carmen and Anthony DeCicco, sister Phyllis Smith, and sister in law Dolores Szczesniak.
Calling hours will be Monday, May 15 from 2-5 at the Smith Funeral Home, 3022 Oneida St. Sauquoit.
Joe's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11:00 at St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church, 199 Stafford Ave. in Waterville.
Burial with Naval Military Honors will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Clayville.
He was born on September 13, 1937 in Syracuse, N.Y., a son of the late Carmen and Angeline Gurerro DeCicco and received his education in Utica schools.
Joe was a proud Navy veteran, having served his country from 1955 to 1958 and on June 14, 1986 was united in marriage with Johann (Sikora) Bass.
Prior to retirement, Joe was employed as plant superintendent with Detroit Strip Steel in Hamden, CT. After he retired, Joe also spent time working with Jim Bray, Baker's Greenhouse, and tree service with Mark Pirger.
He was a member of St. Bernard's Church in Waterville and was an avid fisherman, golfer, bowler, and hunter. Joe was also a New England Patriots fan and as a "Jack Of All Trades", was able to build or repair anything.
Joe's dedication to his community was evident in his being a long time commissioner for the Cassville Fire Department.
Joe is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 36 years, Johann; his son, David DeCicco; his daughter, Danielle DeCicco; his step-daughter, Kelley Thorp and David St. Onge; his grandson, David Mickle; his sister and brother in law, Carol and John Doursharm; his nieces and nephews: Margaret and Ed Sherman and family, Raymond and Dora Palama and family, Michele and Gary Robinson and family, James and Tracy DeCicco and family, Wendy and Larry Futter and family, Robin DeCicco and family, Lori Leaf and family, Dawn and Lou Bacon, Dana Fran and family, Tony and Michele DeCicco (who was like a son to him) and family; Tracy and Richard Talbot and family; his sisters in law Jeanette DeCicco and Denise DeCicco; his nieces and nephews from Johann's family: Karri-Ann Hurd and family, Kenneth Szczesniak and Carly Calogero, Christopher and Kim Szczesniak and family, Kimberly Tartaglia and Amy Ciaiola, Kayla and Vincent Aponte and their daughters Alexah and Abby, Leah Bosque, Juan Bosque and son, Andrea Gonzalez and family, cousin Glen and Jennifer DeCicco and family; sisters in law Karen Sikora, and Geraldine and Paco Cardona and family; his cousin Arthur Novarro and family of CT, and many friends.
He was predeceased by his son Michael DeCicco, brothers Carmen and Anthony DeCicco, sister Phyllis Smith, and sister in law Dolores Szczesniak.
Calling hours will be Monday, May 15 from 2-5 at the Smith Funeral Home, 3022 Oneida St. Sauquoit.
Joe's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11:00 at St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church, 199 Stafford Ave. in Waterville.
Burial with Naval Military Honors will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Clayville.
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