Angelo J. Licata, 95, a resident of Swoyersville, passed into eternal life on his late wife’s birthday, Tuesday, February 21, 2023, with his loving family at his side.

His beloved wife was the late Helen A. Volack Licata, who passed away on May 06, 2022. Angelo and Helen were blessed to share nearly 71 beautiful years of marriage.

Born on December 04, 1927, in Pittston, Angelo was one of three children born to the late Frank Licata and Josephine Volpe Licata.

Raised in Swoyersville, Angelo was a graduate of the former Swoyersville High School, Class of 1945.

A United States Army veteran, Angelo honorably served his country for a year and a half at the end of World War II. He was honorably discharged from the Army following the unexpected passing of his father, returning home to assist his mother with operation of the family grocery business in Swoyersville.

Prior to his retirement, Angelo was employed for many years as a territorial manager for Gerber Food Products.

A faithful Catholic, Angelo was a longtime member of the former Saint Mary of Czestochowa Church, Swoyersville, where he served as Past President of its Holy Name Society, and also as a lector and usher. Additionally, he and his wife were active volunteers with the church’s annual bazaar. Following the consolidation of his church, he became a member of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Swoyersville.

Angelo was an avid outdoorsman in his earlier years, sharing his love of hunting and fishing with his son, Frank. One of his favorite hobbies throughout his life was woodworking, a trade he was truly skilled at. In more recent years when he wasn’t able to do woodworking, he enjoyed solving the daily crossword puzzles.

A loving and devoted husband, father, grandpa, and great-grandpa, Angelo was a true family man who always made sure his family came first. Although his presence will be deeply missed, there is much joy in knowing he is now reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife, Helen, and all his loved ones who were patiently waiting for him there.

In addition to his parents, Frank and Josephine, and his wife, Helen, Angelo was preceded in death by his sister, Rosalie Orlandini.

Angelo is survived by his three children, Frank Licata and his wife, Karen, Mountain Top; JoAnn Kolojejchick and her husband, Leonard, Gibbsboro, New Jersey; and Theresa Licata, Forty Fort, and her fiancé, Gregg Thomas, Mountain Top; his five granddaughters, Dr. Kerri (Jason) Mashburn, Arizona; Amy Licata, Harrisburg; Kylie (Matt) Smeltz, Herndon; Sara (Andrew) Rejmaniak, New Jersey; and Jill Kolojejchick, New Jersey; his three great-grandsons, Benjamin Mashburn; Tanner Smeltz; and Bronson Smeltz; his brother, Joseph Licata, Dallas; as well as his numerous nieces and nephews.

The Licata family wishes to extend their sincerest gratitude to Angelo’s caregivers, Alexia, Jody, and Patrice, for all they did to assist Angelo during his time of need.

Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Angelo’s Memorial Mass which will be celebrated on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 10:00 AM in Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 116 Hughes Street, Swoyersville, with the Reverend Father Joseph J. Pisaneschi, his Pastor, officiating.

In keeping with Angelo’s wishes, private interment will be in Mount Olivet Roman Catholic Cemetery, Carverton section of Kingston Township.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Wroblewski Funeral Home, Inc., 1442 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort.

To send Angelo’s family an online message of condolence, you may visit the funeral home’s website, www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com, or Facebook page.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Angelo’s memory to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 116 Hughes Street, Swoyersville, PA 18704.

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