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CANFIELD – Marion Theresa Cicuto, 88, with her children by her side, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, September 8, 2021.
Mrs. Cicuto, known by her middle name Theresa, was born on January 8, 1933 in Youngstown, daughter of Marion and Mary Liga Flore.
Graduating from South High School in 1951, Theresa worked as a secretary at General Fireproofing, where she met her husband, Frank Cicuto. They married on September 10, 1955 and made their home in Youngstown, where they raised their seven children. They then took up residence on Boulevard de Lyon in Poland. For six months, Theresa had the opportunity to live at Blackburn Home, and during that time, she formed lasting friendships with the residents and staff of Blackburn.
After her children were raised, Theresa returned to work as a secretary at St. Patrick’s School, where she enjoyed being surrounded by children. After the school closed, Theresa worked as a secretary for the Youngstown Community Center.
Theresa was a member of St. Patrick’s Church, where she was a member of the Altar Guild. For over 50 years she was a member of the 500 Club, a member of the Dominos Club and the Garden Gate Garden Forum. Theresa was a very talented craftswoman, making wreaths, table arrangements and holiday bows. She enjoyed traveling the United States and Italy, but particularly looked forward to the annual family vacation to the Outer Banks and Ocean City.
An exceptional housewife, Theresa was the center of her family. She was a wonderful baker and cook. She was always cooking something in the kitchen and everyone looked forward to her spaghetti dinners every Sunday. Theresa was happiest when her house was full of family and friends. Theresa’s family will be remembered for her big heart, many hugs and a lasting impression, Theresa standing on the porch as the family left, giving the ‘I love you’ sign with her hand.
Theresa and Frank were married for 29 years until her death on January 7, 1985. She leaves behind two sons, Dr. Brian (Patti) Cicuto of Glenshaw, Pa., And Kevin (Cindy) Cicuto of Poland. ; five daughters, Renee (Vinny) D’Amato of Boardman, Theresa (Dr. Tom) Garofalo of Novelty, Pamela (Dr. Dave) Macinga of Stow, Tonia (Jimmy) Alfano of Lowellville and Francine (Jim) Lampparty of Canfield; 17 grandchildren, who affectionately called her “Goonie”, Missy (Jeff) Tomer, Dani (Chad) Kulp, Patrick Cicuto, Cory (Stephanie Lynn) Strait, Kara (Mark) Gayetsky, Kevin Cicuto, Marina and Mario D ‘ Amato, Santino and Francesca Garofalo, Jake, Jack and Josh Macinga, Olivia and Evan Alfano, and Bella and Gabby Lampparty; two great-grandchildren, Nicholas Tomer and Theodore Kulp, and one en route, Morgan Tomer; and many nieces and nephews whom she loved.
Besides her parents and her husband, Theresa was predeceased by a brother, Richard Flore; and a grandson, Frankie Lampparty.
Friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home in Poland. A prayer service will be held at 9:15 a.m. Monday at the funeral home in Poland, followed by a Christian burial mass at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, with the Reverend Kevin Peters as celebrant. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown.
Condolences can be sent to www.beckerobits.com.
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