Philip J. DiCara

Philip J. DiCara, 97, of Glastonbury died peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2024. He was married to his wife of 62 years, Lois P. DiCara, who predeceased him 13 years ago. Philip was born in Winsted, CT to the late Salvatore and Rosalia (Colombi) DiCara. He was a veteran of WWII and a member of the greatest generation. He loved golf, the NY Mets and both UConn men's and women's basketball. He worked in a machine shop before and after the war. He became General Manager of Jarvis Airfoil and retired in 1991. He traveled the world with his job and took Lois with him when he could. He has been to 41 states and 17 countries, and played golf in most of them. After retirement, he enjoyed golf, gardening and bird watching. He leaves behind his six children: John DiCara and his wife Dianna of Winsted, CT, David "Doc" DiCara and his wife Susan of Winsted, CT, Ram (Jim) DiCara of West Columbia, SC, Phyllis DiCara and her husband Frank DeMaio of Newington, CT, Elizabeth DiCara of Jersey City, NJ and Marie Rearick of Glastonbury, CT and his grandsons, Cody DiCara and his wife Sarah of Alameda, CA, Daniel Rearick of Keene, NH and James Tichenor and his wife Stephanie and their children Juniper and Caleb of Seattle, WA. He was predeceased by his granddaughter EmmaKate DiCara-Tichenor and sons-in-law John Tichenor and Larry Wilson. He also leaves behind his siblings Mary Angela DiCara, Rose Surdam, Elizabeth Germon and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass to celebrate Philip's life will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Saint Dunstan Church, 1345 Manchester Rd., Glastonbury, CT. Immediately following the mass Phil's family will host a reception in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice in his name. Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington is serving his family. To share a memory or condolence, please visit us at www.duksa.net.