Fred De Cicco
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Obituary of Fred A. De Cicco

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Fred De Cicco, 98 of Pembroke Pines, FL, passed away on November 20, 2022. Born in Jersey City, NJ, Fred enlisted and served in World War II. He entered the United States Army at 18 years old. He landed on Utah Beach and was assigned to the AAF Service Squadron 372nd Air Service Group with campaigns throughout Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. After the war, Fred worked as a machinist at Peter J. Schweitzer Co. He later became an auto mechanic, specializing in ignition, brakes and air conditioning. He owned Fred’s Shell Service Station in West Carteret, NJ for 16 years, before moving to Pembroke Pines, Florida. There, he worked at Hollywood Shell for many years, as well as several years at Alpha Tire in Hollywood. Later retiring, Fred cared for his loving wife of 64 years. Fred had a passion for automobiles, especially Cadillacs. He loved mechanic work and always enjoyed giving a helping hand to those in need with car trouble. Fred loved the sun and enjoyed Sunday trips to Hollywood beach. He also loved watching drag racing and liked to fish and hunt. He was an avid sports fan and followed the Dolphins and Marlins. In his later years, he enjoyed classic movies. Fred is predeceased by his wife, Carmela Claire, his parents Olympia & Angelo, and his siblings, Helen, Sylvia, Henry, and Joseph. Surviving are his daughters, Claire Marie (Ken), Olympia and granddaughter, Rose Marie and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Alexander Nininger State Veteran’s Home 8401 W Cypress Dr Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 Please include a note: In memory of Fred De Cicco and list your name and address. Or Vitas Hospice of Broward County – Donate online by scrolling down to About Vitas Healthcare then Donate Please keep the De Cicco family in your thoughts and prayers. The Joseph A. Scarano Pines Memorial Chapel is honored to assist the De Cicco family with the arrangements. 954-438-8222
Tuesday
29
November

In Repose

3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Joseph A. Scarano Pines Memorial Chapel
9000 Pines Boulevard
Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States
(954) 438-8222
Tuesday
29
November

Prayer Service

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Joseph A. Scarano Pines Memorial Chapel
9000 Pines Boulevard
Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States
(954) 438-8222
Wednesday
30
November

Burial

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
South Florida VA National Cemetery
6501 North State Road 7
Lake Worth, Florida, United States
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