Vicky A Cicalese

Vicky A Cicalese

Vicky Cicalese Obituary

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Vicky Cicalese, born on March 28, 1945, in Philadelphia, PA, peacefully left this earth on June 27, 2025, in Lancaster, PA, surrounded by her loving family.

Victoria was a devoted partner, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was predeceased by her beloved parents, John and Victoria Cicalese, and her cherished sister, Gloria Barbadoro.

She is survived by her beloved partner, Carmen Tisnado; her loving children: daughter Glory (Palma) Lynn and her husband Christopher Lynn; sons Michael Palma and his fiancée Katie Manherz, and Francis Palma. Victoria was the proud and adoring grandmother of Mia Palma, Sebastian Lynn, Penelope Lynn, Juliet Lynn, and Sofia Palma who brought her endless joy.

Victoria's legacy lives on in the love she shared and the family she held so dear.

A Catholic Mass and celebration of Victoria's life will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church, Swarthmore, PA 19081. The family will receive visitors at the church from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., with Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. Funeral arrangements are being handled by DeBord Snyder Funeral Home, Lancaster, PA 17602 - 717.394.4097 or visit their website at www.debordsnyder.com

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the cancer foundation of your choice in Vicky's name.

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