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Ralph MARSICANO Obituary
left this world peacefully Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, in the arms of his family. A native of Tampa, he was born and raised in the original family home in Tampa Heights June 18, 1922. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sarah and Rocco Marsicano; beloved son, Steve Marsicano; three sisters, Marie (Bill) Hunsinger, Antoinette (Bill) Corry, and Evelyn (Larry) Baker and two brothers, Rocco (Ruth) Marsicano and his twin brother, Charles (Jean) Marsicano. He is survived by his bride of 71 years, Lois W. Marsicano, who was the light of his life from the moment they met to the very end; two daughters, Michele (Jim) McIntosh, Ellijay, GA and Laurie (Hugh) Jones, Tampa; five grandchildren, Jimmy McIntosh, Krissie (Smitty) Dotson, Hollie (Mark) Cooper, all of Ellijay, GA, Dena Jones and Cory (Kyle) Jones, both of Tampa; six great-grandchildren and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Ralph was a member of the Catholic Church, a graduate of Jesuit High School (1941) and a three year US Coast Guard veteran during WWII. He served under five Governors as Secretary and President of the Florida State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers. Ralph, and his brother Charles, were the owners of Marsicano Funeral Home on Henderson Blvd., Tampa. He was a member and past President of the Greater Tampa Showmen's Association, a former member and past President of the Palma Ceia Lions Club, a lifetime 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 667 and associated with a number of other organizations. Ralph was a devoted, loving husband, a cherished father and a true friend. He was fair, just, and humble and he always stood by his word. He was a man of integrity who loved his family with all his heart. He will be missed but never forgotten. We love you. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 am Thursday, Aug. 11, in the chapel of Christ the King Catholic Church, 821 S. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the Mass in the chapel. Interment will follow at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, Tampa. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to LifePath Hospice or the ASPCA. Please sign guestbook at:
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Memories and Condolences
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Jack Kaufman
August 13, 2016
Ralph ( and Lois ) were such great friends with my parents and our families had such a special bond for many years. Condolences to Mrs M., Laurie and Mickie.
August 12, 2016
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Margaret McMullen
John Cinchett
August 10, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the Marsicano Family. I remember Ralph as a very sweet and kind man, when we worked with him for the funeral home at our sign company. He was a pleasure to visit with and shared many beautiful stories about the Tampa of long ago.
Jess Yado
August 10, 2016
My condolences on your loss. My prayers go with him today.
Maryann & Joe Jordan
August 10, 2016
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
August 10, 2016
Our sincerest condolences on your family's recent loss. Ronnie and Roger Crescentini
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