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Matthew Ivicic Obituary

Matthew D. (Mick) Ivicic, Jr. Jaunary 29, 1937 July 4, 2015 Matthew D. (Mick) Ivicic, Jr., 78, of Bellefonte died July 4, 2015, at his residence. Born January 29, 1937, in Bellefonte he was the son of the late Matthew and Frances (Kucas) Ivicic. He was a graduate of Bellefonte High School in 1956. On May 7, 1960, at St. John's Catholic Church he married Janet Beardslee (Ivicic), who survives at home. Matthew served in the Army Reserves from 1956-1963. He was a pipefitter for Union Local 23, The International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, retiring in 1997 after 41 years of service. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Bellefonte, The Central PA Fireman's Association and a life member of the NRA, Bellefonte Elk's Lodge #1094 and the Undine Fire Company #2. Mick was an avid outdoorsman with a great passion for hunting and fishing. He enjoyed managing the habitat at his camp, working his apple trees and planting food plots for wildlife. He liked creating handcrafted wooden sculptures and glass etchings of wildlife. In addition to his wife Janet, he is survived by two sons, M. David (Gus) Ivicic, of Milesburg, and Christopher P. Ivicic and his wife, Michelle, along with their sons, Jeffrey and Justin Ivicic, of Houtzdale; one daughter, Wendy Jo Hartsock and her husband, Albert (Rob), and their son, M. Caleb Williamson, of Snydertown; one sister, Vilma Anspauch; two brothers, Stephen Ivicic and his wife, Mary (Mickey), and Charles Ivicic and his wife, Joyce; one brother-in-law, AllanThal, and one sister-in-law, Nancy Sherry, all from Bellefonte. He is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins including, Robert (Gil) Ivicic, Dave Kutches, Mike Ivic, Donna and Terry Neidigh, Connie Davis and Sandy Kowalski. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Joseph Ivic, Anne Haranin, Helen Boscaino, Pauline Miller, Caroline Ivicic, Barbara Thal, and infant brother Robert. Visitation will be 6-8 PM, Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Creamation Services, 1034 Benner Pike, State College. A Funeral Mass will be held 10 AM, Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at St. John's Catholic Church, 134 E. Bishop Street, Bellefonte, with Father George Jakopac officiating. Burial will follow at Centre County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Matthew's name may be made Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, Inc., 1317 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314; [email protected]. A guestbook can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.

Published by Centre Daily Times on Jul. 6, 2015.
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Chris and the entire Ivicic family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Frank Scott

July 9, 2015

Janet and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts during this difficult time

Janice Shapiro

July 8, 2015

Thank you Sir, for your dedicated service to our great country. May you R.I.P.

July 8, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jim Josefik

July 8, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord comfort and give you strength during this difficult time.

Bobby and Nancy Martin

July 7, 2015

My sincere condolences. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Markle Shelow

July 7, 2015

Janet, I was sorry to hear of Mick's passing. My prayers are with you and your family.

Connie Koenig Geiser

July 7, 2015

Chuck & Joyce, Sorry to learn that your brother Mick passed away...

Ron & Pat Hughes

July 7, 2015

GOOD FRIENDS ARE HARD TO FIND AND MIC SURE WAS ONE OF THE BEST.....THE BAIR FAMILY WILL SURE MISS HIM AND OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY GOD BLESS YOU ALL

CUBBY

July 7, 2015

Janet, I am so sorry to hear of the death of Mick. It has been a long time, but I still remember your wedding and our friendship. My prayers to you and your family.

Mary Jeanette Mannino

July 7, 2015

Peace be with all of you!

Sarah Jo Holenchik

July 6, 2015

Chris and family, sorry to hear about your loss. May you find peace and comfort in all the great memories.

Scott&Jenn Sharpless

July 6, 2015

Janet,

My thoughts will be with you and your family. May you all find peace in memories.
Karen

Karen Arnold

July 6, 2015

Wendy and Chris, we are sorry to hear of the loss of your father. We would like to extend to you our heartfelt condolences and may our Lord comfort you and your loved ones.

Jim & Bonnie Burris

July 6, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Linda Nau

July 6, 2015

So sorry to hear of Mick's passing, but think of all the wonderful memories you'll have; I know that I have many. You all have my thoughts and prayers, and may God bless.

Scott "Lil Booze" Corman

July 6, 2015

Wendy, Chris and family, we are sorry to hear of your loss. Praying that you may find comfort from the Lord's Spirit in your time of grief.

Greg & Wilma White

July 6, 2015

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