John Cicalo

12/24/22 ~ 06/25/17

SAN DIEGO

John Frederick Cicalo was

born in Stratfort, Connecticut

on December 24, 1922. His parents,

Joseph and Rose Cicalo, immigrated from

Italy to begin their new life and family.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn

Cicalo and brother-in-law Brian Wensauer.

Daughters, Phylicia (Joseph), Nancie (Marc)

and Lenise (Pat). Grandchildren, Erin, Emmy, Josh,

Carrie and Bryan. Great Grandchildren, Ava, Oliver,

Azzie, Zach, Caroline, Cameron, Skyler, Dominic, Caitlin,

and Madeline. Predeceased by his wife, Myra Cicalo,

Mother of his three daughters, Sister, Katherine Aleto,

and Brothers, Fred and Frank Cicalo.

John’s greatest love was his Catholic faith. He attended Saint

Augustine School and received all Sacraments. He served

as an Eucharistic Minister and Altar Server at Saint Rose of Lima

Church. He enjoyed serving God by visiting the local hospitals

and giving patients comfort and hope by receiving Holy

Communion. John was a long time member of the Italian

Catholic Federation enjoying the many activities, especially Bocce Ball,

spaghetti dinners and fellowship with the members.

John loved nature and took great pride in his garden. He was

fascinated by God’s variety of plants and flowers. His backyard

was akin to a paradise with many birds and other animals enjoying

the beautiful refuge.

John lived on Christmas Circle and enjoyed playing Santa and

displaying holiday decorations. He was loved by his neighbors and

always would check on their well being and there to lend a helpful hand.

Other hobbies of John included fishing, handyman projects, dancing,

playing the violin, and poker. His retirement from General Dynamics gave

him time to pursue these activities.

John served in the Army and will be given military honors at his

Funeral. He loved his country and respected democracy.

A mass in his honor will be held on Friday, June 30, 2017, at 11:00 am

at Saint Rose of Lima Church located at 293 “H” Street, Chula Vista, CA, 91910.

Burial will follow at Glen Abbey Cemetery, 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA, 91902.

Reception to follow at Glen Abbey’s, “ Little Lodge.”

For more information contact Glen Abbey, 619-498-4600.

Our hearts are broken but we know that John is at peace in heaven. We are

grateful that he lived for 94 years creating priceless memories that will live forever.

“Remember Me,” written by English poet and painter, David Harkins

“You can shed tears that he is gone or you can smile because he has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that he’ll come back or you can open your eyes and see all he’s left.

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him or you can be full of the love you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember him and only that he’s gone or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back

or you can do what he’d want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.”