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Claude Sicuro Obituary
April 10, 1974 - November 26, 2018
Memphis, TN
Claude Michael Sicuro, 44, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2018 at the Reynolds Hospice House following an extended illness. He was loved by many and known for his dedication to his family and his kindness to others.
Michael was born in Biloxi, MS. After graduating from Biloxi High School he attended the University of Mississippi and received a BBA in History and a MA in Education Administration. He later earned a MA in History with an emphasis in Historic Preservation from Middle Tennessee State University. Michael had a passion for historic preservation. He worked for 17 years for the City of Memphis in the Division of Housing and Community Development. He served on the Tennessee Historical Commission State Review Board from 2005 through 2017. He placed many Memphis landmarks, including LeMoyne-Owen College and the Highpoint Terrace neighborhood, on the National Register of Historic Places.
Michael was a member at St. Peter Catholic Church. His greatest joy in life was his family, and he enjoyed taking part in activities at St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School in order to spend as much time as possible with his children. He was truly happiest being a husband and father, and he treasured time with his family.
Michael is survived by his wife of 18 years, Molly Robinson Sicuro, and by his two children, Olivia and Sam. He is also survived by his parents, Claude and Diane Sicuro of Biloxi, MS, by his mother-in-law, Brenda Robinson, by his sister-in-law Sarah (Shane) Hooper, and by his niece, Ellabess Paladino, all of Tupelo, MS, and by countless other friends and loved ones in Memphis and elsewhere who graciously shared love and support during his illness. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jennifer.
Arrangements are being handled by Canale Funeral Directors. A visitation will be held at Canale Funeral Directors on Wednesday, November 28, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A Rosary Service will begin there at 6:30 p.m. A short visitation will also be held in the Parish Hall at St. Peter Catholic Church, beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 29. A Funeral Mass will follow at St. Peter Catholic Church on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. with the burial afterwards at Elmwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Michael asked that donations be made to St. Agnes Academy – St. Dominic School or to The Friends of St. Peter, which is an organization dedicated to the preservation of St. Peter Catholic Church. www.canalefuneraldirectors.com
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Sonya Kifer
December 5, 2018
Dear Claude and Diane,
I was out of the country and just found out about Michael. My heart just aches for you. I know the feeling all too well and please know that you are in my prayers daily. God Bless you both. Love, Sonya
December 2, 2018
Dearest Diane and Claude,Don and I are so heart broken for you in your loss of Michael, please know our prayers and love will be with you for always and for Michael's children and wife. Much love, Don and Sue Powers and family.
Sister Mary Riordan
November 29, 2018
Prayers and very deepest sympathy to Claude and Diane on Michael's death. It is so difficult for you to lose both of your children. God must have wanted them. May He comfort you now with the knowledge that Michael was such a good and gifted man. May he rest in peace. We are remembering him here at Convent of Mercy in our Masses and prayers. Love
Tony Bologna
November 29, 2018
Michael......it has truly been a pleasure working with you on many adaptive use restoration projects in our city.
You made a difference and made Memphis a better place by your dedication and your passion for preservation.
You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.
Thank you!
Cassandra Gray
November 29, 2018
Praying for the family of Michael, he was a pleasure to work with. May you find comfort, and know that earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal.
Terita Hudson
November 29, 2018
May God comfort you with peace during this difficult time. Michael was a kind man and a joy to work with. He will be missed. Blessings to his family.
Carmen Steed
November 28, 2018
Dear Claude and Diane, May God gives you the strength to overcome the pain for the loss of your son...Duane and I are praying for you and your family...God bless!!!
CJ Smith
November 28, 2018
I'm very sorry for your family's loss. May the God of all comfort bring your minds and hearts peace during your time of grief 1 Peter 5:6,7
Wink Peresich
November 28, 2018
Dear Diane and Claude, My heart is going out to you. My prayers are being offered for you and the family. God bless you - Wink
Vicki Litz
November 28, 2018
Dear Claude and Diane my heart and prayers go out to you and Michael's family. I pray God will see you through the weeks to follow. May he be with his God and watch over you. Just remember he is not gone he is just away. God Bless you and yours, Vicki Litz
Jerry Adkins
November 28, 2018
A treasured friend of my 3 sons and our family. We loved Michael like one of our own. Eccs. 4:11, "He makes all things beautiful in His time." Things appear ugly now but He promised to make all things beautiful in time. God bless the entire family.
The Adkins family
Edward Wade
November 28, 2018
Claude and Diane I can't begin to say how sorry I am for Michael's passing. My prayer is that Jesus Christ will hold both of you in his loving arms through these trying times.
Edward Wade
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