John P. Lico Sr.
August 14, 1920 - July 31, 2018
John P. Lico Sr., 97, of Benicia passed away suddenly in a local hospital. He was born in San Jose and spent many years living in both South San Francisco and Richmond before moving to Benicia in 1974. In 1935, John worked for Felice & Perelli Cannery in Richmond and later on worked at the shipyards of South San Francisco and Richmond during the war. John owned a water well drilling company for several years after the war. He later became a butcher / meat cutter for over 35 years, (25 yrs with Safeway). John was a longtime member of the Fratellanza Club, Native Sons of the Golden West, Benicia Parlor #89 and a former member of the Sons of Italy. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, cooking and making homemade sausage and vinegar at his home. He also enjoyed gardening and tending to his beloved roses, tomatoes and persimmon trees. John was one of 5 siblings and he is survived by his son John P. Lico Jr.(Laurie Fiedler); daughter Maria Lico(Chris Hendrix); sister in laws Josephine Lico, Inez (Sam) Cancilla & Lena Swiderski and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Olinda Lico in 2016. They were married 55 years. Funeral services will be held 12 Noon, Wednesday at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in St. Dominic’s Cemetery. Visitation will be at the mortuary Tuesday from 5-8 p.m.
John P. Lico Sr., 97, of Benicia passed away suddenly in a local hospital. He was born in San Jose and spent many years living in both South San Francisco and Richmond before moving to Benicia in 1974. In 1935, John worked for Felice & Perelli... View Obituary & Service Information