1928
2014
Jack J. Cicolello (SSG, U.S. Army, Retired) went to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his loving wife of 60 years and loving caregivers in his favorite place – home. Son of Florence Salerno and Vincenzo Cicolello. Born on September 23, 1928, in Flushing NY. Jack traveled the world as an Army soldier. He was a paratrooper in the 187th Airborne Division and served in the Korean War. Jack was a member of the specialized unit "the Rakkasan's." He was a decorated veteran having received the Purple Heart, Soldier's Medal, Korean Service Medal with 3 bronze Stars and 1 Arrowhead and the United Nations Medal. Following 20 years of dedicated service to his country, he retired in 1966, where he entered the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and served as a pastor of various churches throughout the Midwest and New York. Jack worked for the US Government in the medical supply field for the last four years of his working career. He moved to Universal City, TX in 1994 where he spent his remaining years enjoying his retirement. Jack lived his life with passion. He loved to read, tell stories, attempt to fix and install things and collect various items from "Junk shops". He was a great sharp-shooter and loved going to the shooting range. He could communicate well with all. He loved to write letters, send e-mails, and debate with anyone on any topic. He was proud of his Italian heritage and loved a good laugh and a good meal with those he loved. Survivors include: Loving wife: Wilma Kuykendall Cicolello; daughters: Ciccina "Debbie" Cicolello, (Tempe, Arizona); Beverly Cicolello, (Rockford, IL); and granddaughter, Katie Cicolello, (St. Paul, MN), brother: Vincent Cicolello and his wife Carmen (Queens Village, NY), 14 nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews and many loving caregivers. Funeral services will be held at Colonial Funeral Home, 625 Kitty Hawk Rd, Universal City, TX on Monday, April 14th. Visitation at 11:30 AM, immediately followed by a celebration of Jack's life by the Rev. William Simpson at 12:30 PM. Interment with full military honors will follow immediately at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 2:30 PM. Predeceased by his parents, brothers-Anthony, Vito, Guido and sister, Elizabeth. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Superior Hospice through Blessing & Blessing at IBC bank, Account # 2511256010 or mailed to 8000 Vantage Dr. San Antonio, Tx 78230 or the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
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6 Entries
April 12, 2014
Joan Polancic
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers this week. What wonderful photos - may all of those happy memories help to ease some of the pain of your loss.
April 11, 2014
Crystal Galan
There are some many things that well for every remind me of Jack like his bread an butter he love oreos and he like to watch the news he like to talk about his day in the military, God bless u Jack now u can RIP it was my honor to take of u, Now u are Gods right hand an his strongest angel
April 11, 2014
Crystal Galan
TO THE CICOLELLO FAMILY I JUST WANT TO GIVE U ALL MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES,
JACK WAS VERY DEER TO MY HEART AND IT WAS A JOY TO TAKE CARE OF HIM
THERE ARE SO MANY LIL THINGS THAT WELL FOR EVER REMIND ME OF HIM, LIKE BE FOR DINNER HE WANTED HIS BREAD AN BUTTER,
AN WHEN I WOULD ASK HIM IF THERE WAS ANY THING GOOD ON THE NEWS HE WOULD TELL ME ITS NEVER GOOD,THERE WAS ONE TIME WHEN HE SAID HE WOULD LIKE A CHEESE CAKE THAT SAME DAY FOR DINNER THAT NIGHT I MADE HIM A CHEESE CAKE
AN GAVE IT TO HIM AFTER DINNER HE ASK WERE IT CAME FROM I TOLD HIM I MADE IT JUST FOR HIM HE GAVE ME A HUGE AN SAID THANK U. HE CALL ME HIS LIL SHADOW I WAS ALWAYS THERE WHEN HE GOT OUT OF BED. I WELL MISS HIM VERY MUCH GOD BLESS U JACK U ARE GOD RIGHT HAND MAN AN HIS NUMBER ONE ANGEL
April 11, 2014
Misty Ritchie
Jack Cicolello was a great man, wonderful father, and husband. I saw him often and close to the time he passed he showed his unconditional love for his wife and children. He was not worried about himself but what would become of his loved ones. To me that says it all. To have known him was to know a great man, a man who even in his last days put his family first. He will be missed by all those who knew him and I am thankful I got the chance.
April 10, 2014
Debbie Zahniser
I am thinking of you always and sending my love to you all. This wonderful collection of photos tell the beautiful story of a life filled with love and devotion.
April 7, 2014
Mida Witt
I worked for the Cicolello's for a short time however a wonderful friendship was formed. I returned to their home many times to visit, have chicken and dumplings, and cut Jacks hair. Although I was not a great hairdresser Jack was always patient and kind. I respected Jack in so many ways, his service to our country, his love for his wife Wilma of 60 years, his love of Fox News, and that small grin he always gave me when I greeted him. I have been blessed having the privilege to know and love Jack, he will be forever in my heart.
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