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Carol Sica Obituary
After two and a half years of pain and suffering with an overwhelming illness, she passed this world surrounded by family, friends and still full of joy.
She is survived by her wife, Dr. Marcia A. Savage, her daughter Julie Savage-Boeding and son-in-law, Trevor Boeding, and her joy, her young grandson Liam Boeding.
Carol was born on September 12, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY, the eldest of her four surviving siblings: Gini Sica Peters, Jane Hubbard (David), Maryellen Sica and Tom Sica (Evelyn).
After attending Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY, and then the Yale School of Drama in New Haven, CT, she began a career as a professor of theater. She moved on to become the head of the theater department at Clark University in Worcester, MA and then the Director of Special Events at Manhattenville College in Purchase, NY, where she remained active in the theater department. She retired as professor emeritus and moved to Sheffield in the Berkshires where she remained for the rest of her life. She became active in the community, spending ten years with the Stockbridge Festival Chorus, painting with Pat Hogan and her classes, and being involved with a number of community groups and projects. She delighted in working with children in their theater productions.
She was well known and loved by the members of her community.
SERVICES - Given the current world situation, a celebration of her life has not yet been determined. A memorial service will be held at the First Congregational Church in Sheffield to be announced at a later date.
Donations in memory of Carol may be made to the Stockbridge Festival Chorus through FINNERTY & STEVENS FUNERAL HOME, 426 Main St., Great Barrington, MA 01230. To send remembrances to her family please go to www.finnertyandstevens.com
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Mark Lewis
March 4, 2025
To the Sica and Savage Families,
I just found out today about the passing of Carol. I live in CT and decades ago, Carol directed theatre at the Mark Twain Masquers in West Hartford. She was the first person to ever cast me in a play and I did numerous plays with her, she had a great sense of humor and was a very kind, talented person. I am deeply sorry for your loss. it was shocking when I found out. My deepest condolences.
Arturo Porazzi
July 27, 2020
Carol Sica was one of my most influential professors at Hosfstra. I have thought of her often. I’m sad at her passing. Prayers for her and her family.
THOM BRAY
July 24, 2020
I had the lucky pleasure of being a student actor in one of Carol's productions at Hofstra University in the early 1970s. She directed me with kindness, good humor, grace, insightfulness and made me feel valued and heard as a young artist. I shall be forever grateful to her. The confidence she showed in my work helped me going forward as a professional. She will always be a part of me. My condolences to her family.
Amy Magram
July 11, 2020
I was a theatre major at Clark University when Carol was head of the Theatre department . Carol was my adviser, mentor, and friend . She was a brilliant teacher and director . I particularly remember her intelligence, compassion ,and wit . She and I shared a special bond and I will always think of her with love .
Sending condolences to Marcia , Julie, and all her family .
Amy Magram
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Jean Clarke-Mitchell
May 19, 2020
So sad to hear of Carols passing. I remembered her fondly from time spent around her in the late 90s early 2000s. She provided me with a lot of encouragement. Thank you both for seeing in me the potential I had not yet seen in myself. Rest in Peace Carol. Condolences to Marcia and the family. Sending prayers of comfort, love and hope❤
Karen Noel
May 12, 2020
The world has lost a loving, powerful, funny, smart, dynamic force for good. I am sending all the love, peace and caring I can muster to you and your family Marcia.
David Glazer
April 19, 2020
So sorry to learn this sad news, while planning to call Carol to catch up after several years. She and I were classmates (she in acting, I in directing) at Yale School of Drama... then, coincidentally, teaching colleagues in the theatre department at Hofstra University. And years later learned that she was a neighbor of my sister and brother-in-law in the Berkshires, where we reconnected. A wonderful actor, teacher and mentor...brilliant, witty and warm. To Marcia, whom I had the pleasure of meeting, and to all of Carol's family and friends, my sincerest condolences.
Cheryl Hutto
April 6, 2020
I send light and love to you Marcia and Julie... A beautiful soul...Carol was filled with a sense of justice and love for others. I can still hear her angelic voice as well as her outrageous wit and humor!
Tina Pagliasotti
April 6, 2020
Carol was my best friend. I love her so.
maria caccaviello
March 29, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Wendy Noyes
March 28, 2020
"Still full of joy!" indeed! What a wonderful talent of Carol's. She was always surprising me with her
straight shooting and delightful wit! We first met when she was helping seniors at Hawthorne Valley School find their next step in life. Her creativity and persistence were unmatchable. We sang together in two choruses, and I have to say for the last several years I continued to miss her unsinkable presence and her unmistakably pure voice with the sopranos. She will not be forgotten.
Irene Goldman-Price
March 27, 2020
A bright light has gone out of this world. I always loved singing with Carol in the Festival Chorus and the B'Shalom Chorale and will continue to miss her presence. Please accept my condolences.
Cindy Duryea
March 26, 2020
Marcia,
I am so sorry to hear of Carol's passing. My best memories of her were entertaining us in Pat's painting class. I'm not sure how successful our paintings were but we sure had some good laughs. I hope you find comfort in the love she shared so freely.
Jane Salata
March 26, 2020
When I first joined Stockbridge Festival Chorus, a nervous first-time chorister, our director Tracy pointed to Carol and advised me, "Stand next to her. She'll take good care of you." Truer words were never spoken! Carol's encouragement, wit, intelligence, irreverence, excellent musicianship, and big, big heart have been such a gift to my life and that of so many of us who were privileged and delighted to know her. My sincere condolences to all of her beloveds, and my deepest thanks to Carol for having made this world a more sparkling, fun and beautiful place.
Lee Dixon
March 26, 2020
The world is a bit less fun and a lot less blessed since my dear friend Carol has passed. I am so, so sorry and send my love and condolences to Marcia and the whole family. One of my favorite memories is of Carol arriving at chorus rehearsals (either the Bach Singers or the Stockbridge Festival Chorus), flinging open the doors, and entering while singing a high B-flat. She had arrived!! I and so many others have loved Carol for years and years and shall miss that sunshine in our lives.
Patty Strauch
March 26, 2020
Carol was, quite simply, a force of nature! How fortunate am I that I could call her a friend, mentor, and singing companion. While still quite new to the Berkshires, I was invited to join Stockbridge Festival Chorus. Being a soprano, I was lucky to have Carol by my side. With her wit, kindness, and singing expertise, rehearsals were always fun. Then we sang together in the Berkshire Bach Society. Additional joy for my soul. Carol - you will be remembered in my heart and voice. Much love to all of your family.
Paul Benjou
March 25, 2020
Although I only knew Carol a few years, her wit and sense of humor always brought out a smile when I saw her coming. A beautiful lady with the voice of an angel.
Jennifer Connor Shumsky
March 23, 2020
Dear Marcia and Julie sending condolences to you. Carol was such a fun person with a great sense of humor that light up a room. Sending love .
Ayrslea Odell
March 22, 2020
Marcia, Julie and family. I am so so sorry to hear of Carols passing. She was such a wonderful fun person. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sending you love.
Madonna Meagher
March 21, 2020
Dear Marcia and Julie, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Carol. She was such a dynamic force in local choruses, I sang with her for years in the Bach society chorus and Festival Chorus. She was always ready with a funny quip. She brought joy to all of the singers. She was also someone who volunteered her time to help the Stockbridge UCC church put on children's pageants. Always theatrical, she was wonderful with children. I will miss my singing buddy from so long ago.
Kathryn La Grant
March 21, 2020
Marcia, I was saddened to read of Carols passing. She was such a joy to be around. I always loved her sense of humor .She was someone you couldnt help but love to be around. I know she will be sadly missed by many. The mutual love you two had together was an inspiration to us all
Eve Schatz
March 21, 2020
Dear Marcia, you have my deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved wife. I'm sure her memorial would be filled with people who loved and appreciated her were it not for health constriction to curtail the corona. Know that we are holding you, your daughter and family with love.
Pauline Clarke
March 21, 2020
Marcia, I am thinking of you and remembering Carol, her rapier wit, her wonderful sense of humor. I know you will miss her and am sending love.
Karla Kavanaugh
March 21, 2020
Dear Marcia, I am so sorry to read about Carol's passing. I have thought of you two often, and of the great time we (Octagon) spent with you remodeling her studio in the garage! I still have the dog bowl you/she gave me, though I now have a different dog companion using it. What a bundle of spirit your Carol was! I'm glad for her peace after long suffering, and sad that her place by your side is empty now. My thoughts go out to you. Please stay well, take good care of yourself.
Judy Eddy
March 21, 2020
Dear Carol - what an amazing life you lived and what a fun-loving, generous person you were! You had the sharpest wit and looked for humor in everything. And you were so kind and loving while not being afraid to tell it like it is. You will be greatly missed! I'm sure you're singing wherever you are! Sending lots of love to Marcia and Julie and the family Carol loved so dearly.
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