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BORN
1920
DIED
2011
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Joseph Alicata Obituary
Mr. Alicata was born on Jan. 18, 1920, in Harwinton, son of the late Sebastiano and Rosa (Pestritto) Alicata. He was a self employed stone mason and builder. He served his country during the Central Europe Campaign in World War II with the US Army Medical Corps. He was honorably discharged in 1946 and included among the awards and decorations he received was the Good Conduct Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon, the American Theater Campaign Ribbon and the Victory Medal. He was a member of the V.F.W. and of the Sullivan Senior Center.
In addition to his wife Susan, he is survived by a son, Joseph S. Alicata and his wife Veronica of Hartland; a daughter, Rosanne Alicata-Slogeris and her husband Frank of Kensington; a sister, Maria Spagna of Melbourne, Australia; four grandchildren, Mark Kozik, Joseph A. Alicata, Celia Alicata, Mia Alicata as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 19, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter Church, 107 East Main St., Torrington. Entombment will follow in St. Peter Mausoleum with military honors. There are no calling hours. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cook Funeral Home.
Mr. Alicata's family would like to thank Dr. Dennis Gottfried, Visiting Nurse Services of Torrington, Fermin Sanchez and family, Angel Care Home Services, and the Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging for their exceptional care and compassion.
Memorial contributions may be made in Joe's memory to the charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be sent to the Alicata family by visiting www.cookfuneralhomect.com.
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March 30, 2011
To Joe and Ronnie and family, Our heartfelt sympathy -Sincerely, Bob and Barbara Forsyth (largo, Florida)
March 21, 2011
Dear Alicata Family,
We will always remember your father, Joseph, as the strong, handsome man who lived across the street from us with his lovely wife and children. Your father build a beautiful stone terrace for us in the 1950's which we enjoyed for many, many years. It still stands we believe.
A friendly wave and a heartfelt goodbye to Mr. Alicata.
Your former neighbors,
Dewitt Emanuel, Kailua, Hawaii
Cynthia Emanuel, New York, New York
Phyllis Wadhams Just
March 21, 2011
Mrs. Alicata, Rosanne, and Joey,
Sorry for your loss. It has been a long time since we have played in the trees between your yard and my parents home. My condolences and with each passing day the hurt will be more tolerable and the memories more vivid.
March 21, 2011
Dear Joe, Ronnie, and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your lose. Our thoughts are with you and the whole family. We never seem to have our parents long enough. Our love and thoughts always.
Jeff and Louisa
March 18, 2011
So sorry to hear your lose, I only met you a few times but you inspired me. Thank you
Jackie Primeau
March 17, 2011
Alicata Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Moe & Cathy Cote
March 17, 2011
Rosanne and Frank,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers a with you both.
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