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Mary Licata Obituary
DALLAS — Mary "Mae" (Brennan) Licata, 84, of Dallas, and formerly of Dimock, passed away Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving husband and all of her children.
Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Smiles) Brennan. Mae was a graduate of Swoyersville High School, class of 1949.
She married Joseph F. Licata in 1955 and together they raised seven children. They spent many years in Dimock where Mae was very active in the church, Boys and Girls Scouting, 4H and other community activities.
Mae was a devoted wife and mother. She loved to travel and she and her husband traveled extensively throughout the world. She was an avid reader and enjoyed following politics. Mae had an amazing memory and never forgot a face or name and had a kind word for everyone.
She was a member of Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas.
Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were two brothers, Frank and Joseph Brennan.
Surviving is her husband of 61 years, Joseph F. Licata; their children, Jo Ellen Gittens (Gregg), Dallas, Frank Licata (Diane), Broadheadsville, Joseph Licata, Cicero, N.Y., Karen Moretti (John), Newtown, Mary Tewksbury (Mike), Yorba Linda, Calif., Kenneth Licata (Annie), Hummelstown, Anthony Licata (Leigh), Norwood, N.J.; 20 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Michael Brennan (Rose), Exeter; sister-in-law, Jean Ann Brennan, Dallas.
Services will be held at the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown. Viewing hours are Tuesday Aug. 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday 10:30 to noon, with funeral services immediately following. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Licata
August 29, 2016
To Mr. Licata and his wonderful family: We are so sorry to hear about your loss of your wife and mother. Mr. Licata, you and Mae were such dear friends of our parents! They always spoke so highly of you both and loved their times with you. I remember Mae with a smile on her face for everyone. I fondly remember our times when I was a child when we came to your house. Mae always made us feel so welcome. Our hearts are with you. Love, Molly Goodwin Landerkin
Denise Goodwin Pace
August 29, 2016
To the Licata Family - we just found out the terribly sad news about Mae's passing. Mae and Joe were great friends of our parents and they shared many wonderful times over the years. We send you our love and prayers. Denise, Molly and Tim and families
Linda Huttemann
August 24, 2016
Dear Licata family,
I wish I had the words to adequately express my sorrow for your loss. Mrs. Licata was such a beautiful and gracious matriarch of an amazing family. She loved you all as much as you loved her. That love is eternal. Without a doubt, the world is better because of her. Now too, is heaven.
Much love,
Linda (Zehner) Huttemann
gianni licata
August 23, 2016
Sinceres condoleances ,tres chere Mary que dieu t acceuil dans son paradis courage a vous tous on vous embrasse bien fort Gianni Licata ,Stella ,Oriana,Ugo
marlene grow pompey
August 23, 2016
So very very sorry for your loss. Ed and I have so many fond memories of you and Elk Lake. May God comfort you and your family during this heartbreaking time
Sandy Benscoter-Campbell
August 22, 2016
Mr. Licata and family - Thinking of you in this time of passing. Keep the memories until the day you meet again in heaven.
August 22, 2016
Mae was a very special lady and friend...,we had such fun times together...I always think about the Licata's when I drive by your house in Dimock... She will be greatly missed..Love. Anne Heitsman.
Randy McGladrie
August 22, 2016
Mr. Licata,
My sincere condolences for your loss. I have fond memories of my days at Elk Lake and thanks to you I can still parallel park better than any of the kids these days! May you and your family find comfort and peace in the weeks ahead.
Sincerely,
Randy McGladrie
ELHS Class of 1988
Gail Wikoff
August 22, 2016
I thought the world of Mae. I always loved hearing the stories from my mom (Lois McBride Rodriguez) about babysitting the Brennan kids and I had a wonderful dinner here in my hometown with Mae and my mother at a local crab house where we talked about everything, lots of jewelry conversation (I, too, love jewelry). She will be missed but will live on in all of you. Love and Prayers, Gail (Rodriguez) Wikoff
Charles and Linda Attardo
August 22, 2016
Joe,
I still remember your wedding and thinking, "what a beautiful bride" Mae was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loving family.
Daisy Soni
August 22, 2016
I am soo sorry for your loss Karen. No words to say anything because no one can be like a mom. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family . May god give you strength to bare this loss love you.Daisy.
Norma Roper Jones
August 21, 2016
The loss of a sibling is a heart wrenching experience, and a difficult reminder of our own mortality. May the faith and love of family bring comfort to you, Mike and Rosie , and your children, during your time of grief.
Maria DiSanto
August 21, 2016
Dearest Licata family,
May His promise of eternal life be a comfort to you with the loss of your dear one.
Hope it helps to know that God is holding your loved one in His arms and holding all of you in His heart.
We are with you in prayers.
The DiSanto family
Manus Mulherin
August 21, 2016
Mike, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Joseph Yakoski
August 21, 2016
I am so sorry Mr Licata for the loss of your wife Mary. May GOD bless her and her family. Joseph Yakoski
August 21, 2016
Mr. Joe Licata and family, Many years have passed, but memories of the Licata family are very dear to us. MaryAnn and I will always remember how the Licatas always treated all as family. You feel the void now, but we hope you find comfort in consoling each other. May you find peace and strength to go on. . Ed, MaryAnn Chernesky, Portland, Oregon
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