Mr. Michael J. "Mike" Colacicco

Mr. Michael J. “Mike” Colacicco, age 83, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 28, 2011 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with the love of his family by his side. Michael was born in Utica on April 16, 1928, the son of the late Dominick and Theresa (Graniero) Colacicco. Raised and educated locally, he attended T.R. Proctor High School and continued his education at Utica College where he graduated with a BA in Chemistry. A proud veteran of the United States Army, he honorably served his country during the Korean Conflict. On May 23, 1953 he married the former Philomena “Phyllis” Clerrico with whom he shared a wonderful life of 58 years, united in their hearts, hopes, and dreams. Mike, alongside his brothers, was the co-owner and operator of the family concern, Belvedere Dairy on Eagle Street and also served as Secretary/Treasurer of the company. Mike was a generous individual with a light-hearted sense of humor, always ready with a joke to make his loved ones smile. He was always ready to help anyone in need and he offered his guidance often to those he loved. He was a fair man who worked hard, and his family was his joy. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought happiness to his heart and he loved them dearly and was dearly loved in return. Around the house he was a Mr. Fix-it who could reconstitute and repair almost anything. He enjoyed golfing and bowling, and in his later years he liked watching television and football. He was a retired member of the Teamsters Union, a brother of Alpha Phi Delta, a member of the Sons of Italy Lodge, and the American Legion Ft. Schuyler Post for 61 years. He was a parishioner of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Left to mourn his passing is his wife Phyllis; his daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and Carl Scaparo of NC, and Elaine and Frank Jastremski of Utica; his son, Michael Colacicco of Houston, TX; his grandchildren, Krystin and Zack Sechrest, Don Baranowski, Nicole Jastremski, and Jason Jastremski; and his great-grandchildren, Trae, and Aubrey. In addition, he leaves his sister, Rosa Kesel of Honeoye Falls, NY; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Erminio and Nancy Colacicco of Utica, and Joseph and Rosalie Colacicco of New Hartford; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great nephews, cousins, sister-in-law, JoAnn Colacicco of Utica, and his friends, Larry Mercurio, Joanne and Ed McTiernan, and Nancy and Sam Simbari. He was predeceased by his brother, Frank A. Colacicco; his niece, Joanne Colacicco; and his in-laws, Sam and Rose Clerrico, Rosemary J. Gatto, and Donald Kesel. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Michael’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Friday morning at 9:30 from the funeral home and at 10:30 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where his Mass of Christian Burial with Military Honors will be offered by Rev. James Cesta. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mr. Michael J. "Mike" Colacicco

April 16, 1928 - November 28, 2011