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Frank Zicaro Obituary

Frank N. Zicaro, Sr., 90, formerly of 36 Paine St., passed away peacefully, Monday, May 26th 2008 in Memorial hospital surrounded by his family.

Frank's wife of 62 years, Rose A. (Pistara) Zicaro, passed away in 2004. He is survived by his three beloved children: Kathy DelNegro and her husband George of Sandwich, Frank N. Zicaro, Jr. and his wife Charlotte of Oxford, and Robert D. Zicaro of Worcester; a sister, Emma Ferraiuolo of Worcester; his seven cherished grandchildren: Brian, Justine, Joseph and Nicholas DelNigro, Matthew and John Zicaro and Jessica Langlois; eight great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. A brother, Angelo Zicaro and a sister, Theresa Quartella, predeceased him. Frank was born in Worcester, his parents were the late Carmine and Rose (Capalbo) Zicaro, He graduated from Commerce High and has lived here all his life.

Frank worked many years as a shipper for the former John Bath Company, before retiring in 1982. He previously worked for Harrington Richardson Arms.

He was a member of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, and an enthusiastic Red Sox Fan.

The funeral will be held Friday, May 30th from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., with a Mass at 12 noon in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 24 Mulberry St. Entombment will follow in Notre Dame Mausoleum. Friends and family are invited to visit with the family from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., prior to the Mass Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Healthcare, 629 Salisbury St., Worcester 01609 or the UMass-Memorial Surgical Intensive Care, 119 Belmont St., Worcester 01605.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from May 27 to May 28, 2008.

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Alan Baer

May 29, 2008

Frankie and family,

I was very saddened to hear about your loss. Wish that I could be there tomorrow but work just has to come first right now.

Lynn Assad

May 28, 2008

Kathy,
My prayers are with you and your family, My deepest sympathy
Love, Lynn Assad

Dennis Brennan

May 28, 2008

Hon. Dennis J. Brennan extends his condolences on the loss of Frank to Kathy and the entire Zicaro family.

Linda Ferraiuolo

May 27, 2008

Dear Kathy and Family,
We are saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a wonderful, kind and caring man. We enjoyed seeing and talking to him at family functions.
Love to you all,
Ron and Linda Ferraiuolo

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