Sara Marie Licata
April 27, 1918 ~ December 7, 2007
Sara Marie Licata, 89, of Weirton, passed away Friday, December 7, 2007 at the Trinity Medical Center West. Born April 27, 1918 in Chaleroi, PA, she was the daughter of the late David and Mary Scarpitta Tamiggi. Sara was also preceded in death by her husband Samuel A. Licata; brothers Nat and Tony Tamiggi and sister Carmella Slusarek.
Sara was a homemaker, who enjoyed crocheting for her family and friends. One of her favorite pastimes was teaching her grandsons and later teaching her great grandchildren math, by playing the card game “Scat”. In recent years, Sara loved taking Senior Citizen Trips to Las Vegas, to play the slot machines. She was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, St. Paul’s Christian Mothers and the Catholic Daughters.
Sara is survived by her son Dr. Antonio S. Licata and his wife Ruth of Weirton; brother Frank Tamiggi of Dayton, TX; grandchildren Dr. Antonio M. Licata, his wife Amy and their children Olivia and Alec; Dr. Samuel D. Licata, his wife Kathy and their children Victoria, Samuel and Mark; Joseph A. Licata, his wife Amy and his children Andrew, Danielle and Nicole. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and her former granddaughter in law Carol Licata.
Friends will be received Sunday 6-8PM and Monday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10AM Tuesday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Dean Borgmeyer officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 140 Walnut Street, Weirton, WV 26062 or St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, 229 California Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Jeremy and I were saddended to hear of Sara’s passing but we know this is her first day in heaven. Shea has been reunited with her Lord and her husband and family members. We will miss her but we are happy for where she has gone…
With our deepest sympathy and prayers, Dotty & Rich Foss
Dear members of the Licata Family: I have very fond memories of Sara from my days at St. Paul’s in the early 90’s. She was always a delightful person and woman of faith. I know she is so happy to finally be with her husband again. I’ll never forget how she sared at a Grief Ministry Session that when he died, she was so angry at everything that she actually burned her wedding dress. Her disarming honesty was always a capstone to the joy she sahred with others in life. May she have eternal rest… Sincerely, Stan Tuchalski
Tony, Ruth, Sam, Cathy, and Family, Kenny , Ken, and I are so very sorry for your loss. Sara was such a grand lady and so very kind. There was never a time that she didn’t have a smile on that beautiful face. I know that all of you will truly miss her, but I know, too, that you have wonderful memories of a truly great lady. Our prayers are with all of you at this time. Love, Kenny, Mary Lou, and Ken James
Tony and Ruth, Sorry to learn of the death of your Mom. I am sure she was special to you and her grandkids. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I will always treasure that first year at WVU with you. Sincerely, Jerry Hamill
Tony & Ruth.. Sorry to hear of the loss of your mom..
Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the Licata family. As a child I have memories of her always treating the Adams Street Gang with patience and kindness.
tony and ruth, so sorry for the recent loss of your mom. ultimately she is home and we are homesick. may the lord comfort you and yours now and always. the nutters
I am thankful having the chance to meet and get to know your mother. She was a very kind, independent, outgoing woman and was truly an influence on the whole Licata family. I enjoyed sitting with your mother at St. Paul’s Healing Service last year. She was an incredible woman and she will be missed by all.
With our deepest sympathy and prayers to you all. Sara was such a grand lady, she will be missed.
Dear Tony, Ruth and Family, we are so sorry to hear about your mom, Tony and want you to know that we send along our heartfelt sympathy. I suppose this is the last of the old neighborhood. Take care. Jim and Mary Lou Bonaventura
Dear Tony & Ruth, very sorry to hear about our very dear Sara. We will keep her and you and your family in our prayers each day at mass at OLSS. John & Elaine Bruno
Dear Tony, Ruth and ALL of your wonderful family: I was saddened to hear about the loss of your mom and grandmother. She was a special lady. ALWAYS with a smile on her face. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. Because of my work schedule (and having two jobs), I won’t be able to make it to the funeral home. But my heart and prayers are with all of you. She is home now. She has obtained the PERFECT healing. She is at peace and will never, ever be sick again. I smile when I think about her. Love to all of you, Joanne
It was with both sadness and fond memories that I saw the notice of Mrs. Licata’s passing. She and Tony were part of the nurturing Hudson Avenue environment that I was a part of in the sixties and seventies: for my older siblings, the fifties. It was the greatest place on earth to grow up. Weirton’s Wonder Years. I remember your momma calling all us kids who trespassed on her yard to play football in for milk and cookies. Ritter, DeFebbo, Licata, Virtue, Tamiggi, Dressel, Bish, Wright, Goddard..the names come back and bring a smile to my face. Rest now, Sarah your job is done. Kevin D. DeFebbo Bowling Green, KY
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our prayers are with your family. Steve, Kris, Cole & Bailey Roberts
To the Licata family, So sorry for your loss. I always remember Mrs. Licata coming to the Dairy Queen many years ago. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Pam McCardel
To the Licata family, Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Sara. She was a wonderful lady always with a bright smile. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Our Deepest Sympathy, Gary, Mary, Sara and Matthew Lyons
Uncle Tony, Aunt Ruth, and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of Aunt Sara. I hated not to be there for the funeral. We will be thinking about you. Love, Karen (Morton), Jeff, & Randy Madden
Tony and Ruth, We were sorry to hear of your mother’s (Sara L.) death. Know that she was a special person in your life. May God bless her soul and also bless you and your family. Colleen and Joe (Tilghman Forest)