December 31, 1925 - August 11, 2018
Ralph Joseph "Bill" Marsicano ended his journey in life to be with the Lord on August 11, 2018. He passed peacefully at Creekside Center in Stockton, CA at the age of 92. Born in Berwick, PA to Joseph R. Marsicano and Rachel D. Marsicano nee Hummer, Ralph has lived in Stockton for 68 years. Ralph was a true sportsman. He was an avid golfer that included many tournaments for which he won countless trophies over the years. He took his boat and family cruising and fishing on the Delta for years. He also enjoyed camping and hunting trips especially in Colorado. Ralph served our country honorably as a Sgt. in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1943 to 1947. He was a gunner on a B24 during WWII as well as being assigned to Military Police duty.
He first married Ramona Foust in 1947 with whom he had two children, Susie and David Marsicano. Ralph is survived by his daughter of Stockton, CA, Sharon Sue Morgan and son-in-law Mark C. Morgan as well as his son, David Marsicano of Boise, ID his son-in-law Noe Barerra, 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. His two beloved dogs, Tia and Gina are in the care of his daughter. Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph R. Marsicano and Rachel D. Marsicano, his brothers Joe Jr., Bouregard "Buddy" and sister, Pauline and her husband Bill Thoryk. His grandmother Antoinette Pucelli Marsicano lived in Italy and America from Mar., 25, 1860 to her passing on Feb. 26, 1965. She was 105 years old. He is also preceded by his wife of 56 years, Christine Yvonne Marsicano and his step daughter Marcella Barerra.
Friends and family may attend the Graveside Memorial service at the Reflections Streamside area of Cherokee Memorial in Lodi, CA, on September 22, 2018 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Stockton Hospice of San Joaquin. They helped the family through the journey to end of life. For this, we are eternally greatful.
SERVICE
The graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00am at the Reflections Streamside area of Cherokee Memorial Park located at Harney lane and Hwy 99, Lodi, CA.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Marsicano family.
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