Ben Licari

Obituary of Ben Licari

Mr. Ben Licari, of Rochester, NY, a former resident of Frankfort, went to the Lord on Thursday August 12, 2004, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 13, 1919 in Frankfort, the son of the late Luigi and Vita (LaForte) Licari and attended local schools. He worked locally for Univac, General Electric, and Mohawk Data Sciences. He later moved to Rochester where he was employed with Xerox Corporation. Ben was a gentle man and a gentleman. He enjoyed music, having played the fiddle in country and western bands during his youth. He also had a passion for cars and traveling, driving throughout the country as well as cross-country. Many times he would travel from Rochester to the local areas to visit with his brothers and sister and their families. He always had stories, jokes, and gifts to share. Besides his parents, Ben was predeceased by his daughter: Cynthia Marie, and sister: Rose Montana. He is survived by his wife Ruth and his children: Lewis of New York City; Ben (Julia), Jr. of California; Rosemarie and Judy both of Rochester; and five grandchildren. Also left behind to mourn his passing are his loving brothers: Leonard (Grace) Licari of Syracuse; Salvatore "Sam" (Dorothy) Licari of Frankfort; his loving sister: Angeline (Stuart) Hazlett of Nelliston; and brother in law Felix Montana of Utica, as well as numerous nieces, and nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews. Ben was inturned at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frankfort on Monday August 16th, 2004 (Today). A memorial mass will be held at Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church, Frankfort on Tuesday August 17, 2004 at 1:00 PM. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. Local assistance has been provided to the family by the Enea Family Funeral Home, Main Street Between Frankfort & Ilion (894-8000).
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