Orlando J. SICOLY

A Life Well Lived SICOLY, Orlando J. - Peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the Sault Area Hospital- Plummer Site on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the age of 81 years. Precious husband and best friend of Angela. Loving father of Mary Louise (Jerry), Joseph (Michelle), Michael (Lynda), Mark (Debbie), Stephen and Gregory (Katrina). Cherished Papa of Marnie, Amanda, Jessica, Lauren, Nicolas and Talia. Dear brother of Emma Carricato (late Louie) and the late Linda Spina (late Eugene). Dear son-in -law of Agatha Caruso (late Mike). Dear brother-in- law of Angelo Caruso (Debbie). Special uncle to Michael and Matthew Caruso. Orlando will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Orlando Sicoly was born in Cosenza, Italy in 1927 and immigrated to Sault Ste. Marie in 1936. After graduating from North Bay Teacher's College in 1949 he began teaching at Fenwick Public School in Goulais Bay. He was the first male teacher to be hired by the Sault Ste. Marie District Roman Catholic Separate School Board where he taught at St. Mary's School. He was later appointed as Principal of St. Pius X Catholic School in 1959 followed by principalships at Corpus Christi, St. Mark and St. Theresa Catholic Schools where he retired in 1987. He served as President of the Principals' Association in Sault Ste. Marie for a number of years, as well as, numerous committees for the Sault Ste. Marie District Roman Catholic Separate School Board. As a member of the teachers' negotiating team, he was instrumental in establishing benefits and higher salaries for teachers. He served on the Provincial Executive for Ontario Catholic Teachers' Association and on several committees that assisted in bringing about progressive legislation for teachers in Ontario. Orlando also served as trustee for two terms for the Sault Ste. Marie District Roman Catholic Separate School Board where he served on many committees such as 'Focus on Faith.' A man of many talents, Orlando was an accomplished guitar player and served for over thirty years as President of the American Federation of Musicians Local 276. A man of deep faith, Orlando first served as conductor of St. Veronica's Church Choir. A devoted parishioner of St. Gregory's Catholic Church, he retired as Choir Master of St. Gregory's where he served for over thirty years. A devoted husband, father and educator, Orlando was a role model both to his children and his students. He was a man of principle and fiercely loyal to his convictions. Orlando was a charismatic man who truly inspired all those who knew him. May the poor find wealth, those weak with sorrow find joy. May the forlorn find new hope, constant happiness and prosperity. May the frightened cease to be afraid, and those bound be free. May the weak find power, and may their hearts join in friendship. Friends are invited to join in the Funeral Mass at St. Gregory's Catholic Church on Thursday, July 31st, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Hamish Currie officiating. Interment at Holy Sepluchre Cemetery. Memorial donations made to the New Sault Area Hospital Building Fund or the Light the Cross fund would be appreciated by the family. The family extends their sincere thanks to Dr. D. Walde, Dr. S. Spadafora and the compassionate nurses of the Palliative Care Unit. Arrangements entrusted to the NORTHWOOD FUNERAL HOME (942 Great Northern Road 945-7758) 11181732