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Michael Fico Obituary

Saturday, January 15, 2011, at age 82. Predeceased by his father and mother, Louis and Michelina Fico; brothers, Joseph, Louis and Salvatore; sister, Connie. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary (Giardino) Fico; children, Marge (Paul) Mitrano, Louis M. (Debra) Fico of CA; grandchildren, Connie Marie Mitrano, Renae (Jeff) Veneziano, Melody Fico of UT, Pamela (Brian) Hiser of WY, Michael Fico of WY; great grandchildren, Natalie, Elizabeth and Jacob; brother, Emanuele Fico; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Theresa Fico, Josephine Grande, Loretta and Carl Combo, Sam Giardino, Josie Giardino; many nieces and nephews. Mr. Fico was a member of Eagle AERIE #52 and a retiree of Eastman Kodak Co.

Friends may call FRIDAY from 3-8PM at the DiPonzio Funeral Home, Inc., 219 Spencerport Rd., Gates. Funeral services Saturday morning at 10:00 in the funeral home followed by his Funeral Mass at 11:00 in St. Christopher's Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Jan. 19, 2011.

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January 21, 2011

Dear Mary, Lou, and Margaret,

I am sorry to hear of Mikes death. I have many fond memories of all of you from over the years. My life was nicely impacted by all of your families generosity and friendship. May Mike rest in peace and may you all be consoled by the expressions of his life he leaves with you. Gloria Hanson

January 20, 2011

Mrs. Fico and Lou, Debbie, and family, We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Fico, you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Mike was like a second father to us through the years and always brought a smile to our faces, we will miss him, and know that some day we will be smiling with him again! Ed and Linda DeBellis

Debbie Scialpa

January 19, 2011

Mrs. Fico,

Im so sorry to see this about Mr. Fico. I hope that you are holding up. I will always remember his smile when he came into our office.

Fondly,
Deb Scialpa (Dr. Hetland's secretary)

Louis Fico

January 19, 2011

God speed with you dad, until we meet again. Families are forever, and death does not change God's plan for us.

Joe and Gracy DiJune

January 19, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

John Sliney

January 19, 2011

My best to the Fico family in their time of sorrow. Mike was a great guy. I have many great memories of being welcome at the Fico home as a teenager and through college. My thoughts are with you.

January 19, 2011

Mary,
Nancy and I will keep your family and Mike in our prayers.
May the Good Lord give you strenght during this sad time.
Filippo and Nancy Ferrauto Somers ,Connecticut

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