Frances V. Kicak

August 6, 2016

Frances V. (Leszczynski) Kicak left us on August 6, 2016 to dance again with her honey, John. She was 95 years old. Born in Syracuse, Frances was the daughter of Dominick and Julia (Nowak) Leszczynski. Frances attended Sacred Heart and Frasier Schools and worked at Bristol Laboratories at the time of her marriage to John during WWII. After the war, they settled and raised their three children on Tipperary Hill, where they resided together for 62 years, until John’s passing in 2007. Frances was proud to be able to live in that same home for over 70 years. A warm, fun-loving, and generous person who was affectionately known as “Babci” to her immediate family, Frances kept alive the traditions of her Polish heritage with her wonderful cooking. She was the welcoming hostess to countless gatherings for friends and loved ones in her home. You never left Babci’s house empty-handed! Frances was an active member of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church and the West Side Seniors. Frances was predeceased by her beloved husband, John, and her three sisters: Stella Battista, Bernice Gass, and Sophie Martin. She is survived by her caring children: John (Maureen) Kicak of Tully, Cynthia (Carmen) Bertolero of Canastota, and Frances (Gary) Bockus of Marcellus; cherished grandchildren: Carolyn (Matthew) Fogg, Sara and Meghan Kicak, Emily (Thomas) Sorbello, Eric and Neil Bockus; treasured great-grandchild: Evelyn Fogg; and several loving nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the compassionate care their Mom received from the doctors, nurses, and staff at the NY Heart Center, Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, and St. Joseph’s Hospital (D-4116). Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Giminski-Wysocki Funeral Home, 1320 W. Genesee St. Panakhyda Service will be at 6:00 pm at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be on Wednesday at 10:00 am at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, 207 Tompkins St. Burial will be at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church Building Roof Fund.