On November 2, 2018, age 89, of St. Mary's Catholic Home Cherry Hill formerly of Bellmawr, NJ. He was the beloved husband of the late Rose (nee DiSalvio) and loving father of James Cicalese, Linda (Carl) Buerklin and Mary (Fred) Persechino. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren Fred, Matthew and Joseph (Ashley) Persechino and Wendy (Dan) Flamma and Lori (Chris) Sowers; 3 great grandchildren DJ and Darcy Flamma and Elizabeth Persechino; best friends Kathy, Mickey and Stephen and his compassionate aide Marilyn Lynch. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing and funeral Wednesday morning from 8:30-9:30 AM in the Alloway Funeral Home 315 E. Maple Ave. Merchantville, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM in St. Peter Church 43 W. Maple Ave. Merchantville. Entombment will follow in New St. Mary's Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Peter Church.