Joseph Salvatore Cicero

February 8, 1934 – September 29, 2018

Monterey

Joseph Cicero, born February 8, 1934 in Chicago, passed away on September 29, 2018 at the age of 84 in Monterey. After graduating from the University of Illinois with an Accounting degree, he proudly served four years active duty as an officer and flight navigator in the U.S. Navy, followed by 30 years in the Naval Reserves, retiring with the rank of Captain. At the same time, he enjoyed a long career at NBC Television in Burbank, retiring as Vice President of Production Finance, before moving from Southern California to the Monterey Peninsula in 1998. Joseph was also a self-employed CPA, Business Manager, and Tax Preparer. When not hard at work, you might find him on the golf course or at his beloved Carmelite Monastery in Carmel or keeping a close eye on the stock market.

Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Nancy; his children, Karen, Suzanne and Matthew; his sister, Amelia; his brother, Frank, and six grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by his daughter, Sharon.

Special thanks to the caregivers and staff at Merrill Gardens, as well as VNA Hospice, for their loving care in the final months of his battle with Alzheimer’s. A life well-lived with compassion and dignity, Joseph touched countless lives and was always willing to lend a hand or offer advice. An officer and a gentleman, he will be sorely missed. Please visit www.thepaulmortuary to sign Joseph’s guest book and leave messages for his family.