Obituary of Harold Robert Cicio

Harold Robert Cicio, of Woodridge, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. He was 92. He was the son of Benjamin "Benny" and Emma (Howe) Cicio, born on August 24, 1927 in Downsville, NY. Harold attended Downsville Central School where he played baseball, basketball and football. While in high school he also worked for the Frazer Ice Company in Liberty, NY. When he was 17 he joined the US Navy. In 1952 he went to work for Intercounty Farmers Cooperative, Inc. until he thought it was time to go into his own trucking business around 1965. He ran Cicio Trucking until 2012. After his retirement he began spending more time in the kitchen baking and cooking. He was an honest man, whose handshake was his bond. He had a great sense of humor with a smile that not only lit up his face, but lit up the whole room. He loved his family and was known to have a very generous heart that knew no bounds and that touched many other hearts and he was always fair. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend; he will be deeply missed and fondly remembered. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his children: Natalie Churak and her husband Alex, Judy Clark and her husband Charlie; son-in-law Arthur Salomon; grandchildren Paula Marie Lalor and her husband Michael, Lauren Gabriel and Michael Salomon; great-grandchildren Matthew & Malorie; many nieces and nephews; as well as many friends. He was predeceased by his devoted wife Mary Kopatz Cicio; his daughter Kim Salomon and son Alex Cousinin; his parents Benny and Emma; and sister Edith. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Louise Cross for taking such good care of Harold. A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2020 from 4pm to 7pm and Monday, January 6, 2020 from 10am-12pm at Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, 396 State Route 52, Woodbourne, NY 12788. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 12pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Luna Organization Cemetery, Glen Wild, NY with full military honors. Arrangements under the direction of Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, for further information call 845-434-7363 or visit www.colonialfamilyfuneralhomes.com