Vincenzo Licata, age 85, of Hambden Township, formerly 50-plus years of Mayfield Heights.
Born July 29, 1939, in Licata, Sicily, he came to this country in 1967, when he met his lovely wife and married her at Christ the King Church in East Cleveland.
Prior to coming to Cleveland, Vincenzo served as a barber in the Italian Navy and then became a barber in Switzerland. He then had his barber shop at Cedar & Green for 52 years. Vincenzo was cutting hair at a young age, following his father.
Vincenzo was a family man, especially spending time with his grandsons. He also kept close ties with his family in Italy.
He is survived by his wife, Almerinda (nee DiFranco) Licata; daughter, Silvana (Scott) Kostura, of Hambden; grandsons, Joseph, Gabriel and Scott (Tessa) Kostura; and three great-grandchildren. Vincenzo also leaves his brother Giacomo (Carmela) Licata and sister, Carmela LaPerna, both of Sicily. He also leaves several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Giuseppe; brother, Angelo; and brother-in-law, Pietro LaPerna.
The family will receive friends on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon, with the service at 12 noon followed by the burial at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Chardon. Information, condolences and memories may be shared online at www.burrservice.com.
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