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Xavier Sica Obituary

Xavier "Sam" Sica
Xavier "Sam" Sica passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024, at St. Vincent's Hospital. "Sam" as everyone called him was born July 25, 1942, in Perth Amboy, NJ. He lived for his family and gave everything before he took anything.
Sam graduated from Stamford High School, Stamford, CT. He began his career as a programmer and worked for many years at Custom Data Systems. After he retired, Sam worked at Creative Mailing as well as Building Blocks Early Learning Center in Monroe, CT as their handyman where he was known as "Mr. Sam". He was a true craftsman and "jack of all trades" who enjoyed sharing his talents with family and friends. He coached for many years in Norwalk Athletics and served as President of the Norwalk International Little League.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Pike Sica; his children Joseph Sica and wife JoAnn of North Haven; Dana Kubicko and husband John of Trumbull; Russell Sica and wife Kelly of Trumbull. He adored and was very proud of his grandchildren, Michael Sica, Brian Sica and his wife Regine, Brendon Sica, Tommy Sica, Brittany Kubicko, Meagan Kubicko and Sara Kubicko. He is also survived by his sister, Madeline and brother-in-law Ronald Rybnick of Norwalk, CT and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may call on Friday, September 6, 2024, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthew Church, 216 Scribner Avenue, Norwalk, CT. Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthew Church. Burial will follow at Willowbrook Cemetery, 395 Main St, Westport, CT.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to: The American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Published by The Hour on Sep. 2, 2024.

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Kevin Barry

September 4, 2024

We are very sorry for your loss. I never met your dad but only heard OUTSTANDING things about him!!

Erik Fiedler

September 3, 2024

Nancy, Joey, Russell, You have my sincere condolences. Sam will be missed. As we go thru life you meet many people. I was fortunate to have known Sam Sica. This world will never see another like him.
Sincerely, Erik Fiedler

joe and loretta schiano

September 3, 2024

so sorry to hear of Sams passing . Samnd words always had kind words for everyone . he will be missed .

Carol Bartek

September 1, 2024

Sam always had a smile and a kind word to say to everyone.

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Memorial Events
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Sep

6

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Matthew Church

216 Scribner Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854

Sep

6

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

St. Matthew Church

216 Scribner Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854

Sep

6

Graveside service

Willowbrook Cemetery

395 Main Street, Westport, CT 06880

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Collins Funeral Home - Norwalk

92 East Ave., Norwalk, CT 06851

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