Phillip A. Ciccone, 70, of N. Oxford passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 25th 2011 with family by his side, after a long illness.

Phil is survived by a son, Phillip L. Ciccone and his wife Kara of Euless, Texas; five sisters, Cecelia Kelley of North Oxford, Gerri Dupre and her husband Richard of North Brookfield, Lucia Ciccone in Maine, Penny Kulakusky and her husband Anthony, Nikki Gangai and her husband Joseph all of Oxford; a brother, Mario Martellotta and his wife Diane of Worcester; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A sister, MaryAnn Morrissey pre deceased him.

Phillip was born in Worcester, a son of Felix and Antoinette (DiPadua) Ciccone. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade, joined the U.S. Marine Corp to serve his country during Vietnam. In 1965, as a member of the Marine Repair Battalion, He received the Marine commendation medal for his work in constructing play grounds for Children in Vietnam.

Phillip worked many years as a machinist for Technology Container Corporation retiring in 2004. He previously worked for Heald Machine Division of Cincinnati Milacron before retiring.

A Lifelong Yankee Fan and avid fisherman, Phillip enjoyed summer days on his boat with family and friends always looking for the next big catch. He enjoyed regular trips to Texas to visit with his son and daughter-in-law and will be greatly missed.

His funeral will be held Wednesday, June 1st from The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. with a Mass at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 24 Mulberry St. A period of visitation will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the Mass. Burial with Marine Corp Honors will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , 350 Plantation St., Worcester 01604.