Philip A. LaCivita

RENSSELAER Philip A. LaCivita, 85, a longtime Watervliet resident, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday morning, October 28, 2006 at the home of his son in Rensselaer. Born in Watervliet on May 2, 1921, Philip was the second son born to Concetto and Nunziata Rodmota LaCivita. At the time of his passing, he was happily married to his beloved wife of 47 years, Carmella (Gizzi) LaCivita. They were joined in matrimony on April 25, 1959 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Watervliet. Together, they raised three sons, Philip (Sonya), Joseph (Diane) and Gregory (Carol). Philip was predeceased by his brother, Louis LaCivita, and his sisters, Frances Darmetko, Lucy (Rocco) Teta, Margaret (James) Marinucci, Jane (Joseph) Clemente, Ann (William) Ashwood and Mary (George) Scaringe. He is survived by three grandchildren, Frances, Catherine and Louis LaCivita; his sister, Florence (Edward) Barbetta and several nieces and nephews. Philip enjoyed camping, model car and boat building and mastering his craft as a carpenter. He was employed by the Ford Motor Company in Green Island for 38 years as a carpenter and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #729 in Watervliet. Philip was a United States Army veteran and served his country during World War II. He departed on November 2, 1942 for the European Theater and had tours in Italy, Germany and France, where he participated in seven amphibious landings. He received an honorable discharge on October 2, 1945 and received the Good Conduct Medal and the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet and at 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Watervliet, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment with military tribute will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Watervliet. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4 until 8 p.m. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County in care of the funeral home. The family would like to thank those who supported Philip during his stay at St. Mary's Hospital and Van Rensselaer Manor. A special and sincere thank you is extended to those from the Community Hospice who gave to all of us during this time. For directions and online guest registry, please visit: www.parkerbrosmemorial.com