Lorraine Renee Sica
October 14, 1963 – April 15, 2024
Lorraine Sica passed away on April 15, 2024, in Gilbert, Arizona, at the age of 60. Born on October 14, 1963, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she graced the lives of those around her with warmth, kindness, and unwavering devotion.
Lorraine’s journey in life was marked by love and dedication. She met her beloved husband, Steve Sica, at Avnet Inc in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Their bond blossomed into a beautiful union, and on June 2nd, 1996, they exchanged vows, embarking on a lifelong journey together. They moved to Arizona in 1997, a decision that enriched their lives immeasurably.
With a career spanning 33 years in Electronics Distribution at Avnet Inc, Lorraine exemplified passion and excellence in her work. She left an indelible mark on all those she encountered, earning the admiration and respect of colleagues and friends alike.
Above all, Lorraine’s heart belonged to her family. Her children, Nicole and Stephen, and her beloved husband were the center of her universe. She poured boundless love and care into their lives, embodying the essence of motherhood and spousal devotion. Her presence illuminated the lives of her sister, mother, stepfather, nephew, and nieces, each touched by her unwavering love.
Lorraine was passionate about hockey and sports, especially the Arizona Coyotes and the Philadelphia Flyers, alongside her affection for all Philadelphia sports teams. Her love for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band brought her immense joy. She traveled to various cities with her family to attend Bruce Springsteen concerts, it was a great source of happiness for her.
In her essence, Lorraine leaves behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, care and concern for others, consideration, love, gentleness, and a deep-rooted determination to fight through adversity. She navigated life’s challenges with grace, class and courage, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her. Lorraine’s light will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of those she touched, a true angel whose spirit will forever grace this earth.
Lorraine is survived by her loving husband, Steve Sica; cherished children, Nicole and Stephen; devoted sister, Cathy Pilla; loving mother, Renee Jolly; adoring stepfather, George Jolly; beloved nephew, Danny Pilla; and cherished nieces, Renee Wollet and Felicia Seaman.
A private funeral service will be held for family next week, with a celebration of life to be held Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM at :
SOHO63
63 E. Boston St. Chandler, AZ 85225
Timeless memories of Lorraine’s love and legacy will be honored and cherished by all who knew her.
May her soul rest in eternal peace.
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Mrs. Sica was an incredible woman. It was so apparent how deeply she loved people and especially her family. She will be so missed and forever loved.
Your mama was so beautiful Nicole!
Our sincere condolences to the entire family. We have started our mornings and ended our nights everyday talking to the Lord and praying for your healing and peace. There hasn’t been a moment you all have not been on our hearts and in our thoughts! We are so deeply sad for you and are truly so incredibly sorry. Sending you so much love through this difficult time.
What a beautiful lady…as beautiful as her name….in every way and dear Nicole you can certainly tell she was YOUR mother she passed on to you all of her loving, caring, truly angelic attributes. Her legacy will live on in you as well as Im certain in your father and brother. My thoughts and prayers will remain with you all…much love…..Kim Snow
Beautiful family! Sending so much love and hugs to the family. You are in my thoughts.
Steve and Family,
I was very saddened to hear of your loss. Lorraine was an amazing woman in so many ways, I feel blessed to have known her. You are in my thoughts, much love, Steve.
I was so sorry to hear about Lorraine’s passing. I offer prayers and condolences to Steve and the entire family. Lorraine’s loving nature and kindness shone through. Just a beautiful human being. I worked with Lorraine for many years at Avnet, and always thought of her as a kind woman, always willing to listen to you, give out hugs as needed. She was always so nice and caring to me. I will miss her.
Lorraine was in inspiration to us all for her dedication to having family first in her life, Bruce, and the Avnet team. It was a pleasure to have worked with her in the 20+ years and was blessed to have known her. She will be truly missed and left a huge hole in our hearts that will be difficult to fill. In every bad there comes some good, knowing she will no longer have to endure anymore pain is a blessing and she will be at peace. She epiitomized the quote “Never give up without a fight”
In memory of the most incredible mother, spouse, friend and passionate hockey mom I have ever known. Her unconditional loyalty to those she held close and her devotion to family are the qualities I most admired in Lorraine. The time spent watching our children compete together at the hockey rink will forever be a source of joy and happiness. To her beautiful family, I offer to you all of my love and support.
The heavens shine a little brighter tonight with their newest star. Lorraine was an amazing woman and true warrior. Steve, Nicole and Stephen -the hearts and prayers of our family are with you all. Much love-The Koshiols
To the Sica family. I am so sorry for the loss of Lorraine. We pray and offer our deepest condolences from the Nuńez family. May she rest in peace and god bless you all and sincere sympathy.
Gus Nunez
My thoughts and prayers are with the Sica family
Peace and blessings,
Colleen Gregory Assal
My heart breaks with you at the loss of your wife, Lorraine. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
Steve – Lorraine was an amazing colleague and a strong fighter. Her strenght inspired us all. Please know that I am here for you and your family during this difficult time.
With heartfelt condolences,
Vincent
Ramón, Manu and I are heart broken for your loss . We will hold you in our hearts and prayers.
Steve, I want to send to you my greatest sympathy to you and your family. Lorraine fought such an incredible fight for so long. I truly believe it was because of you and your care of her. I’m so sorry for this terrible loss for you and your family. Our sympathy, Tracy and Len
Lorraine was such a beautiful person. I have known the Sica’s for many years and I always adored her and her family. She would give me advice as her kids were older than mine, and she was just as genuine as someone can possibly be. I will miss talking to her. I really did look up to her and her family because there was so much love and support between them all, and I was always enamored with how close they were to each other. She was an amazing mother, she was truly as good as it gets. She fought so hard to stay here. Her strength is immeasurable. I send my deepest condolences to the entire Sica family and friends. She will be missed but never forgotten.
Lorraine was a beautiful soul. There are so many fond memories of our hockey times together. She is missed.
A wonderful beautiful person.
We were only in the same “hockey family” for one season but everyone who knows Lorraine says the nicest things about her. Our mutual friends always made me wish I knew her better. I will remember how happy Lorraine was just to be at the rink with Nicole and the hockey moms watching Steve coach and Stephen play the game we all love. She will be remembered fondly and truly missed!
Mrs. Lorraine Sica and her family moved to our neighborhood and we became good friends with the entire family. Mrs. Sica was a great person and we shall miss her face and personality. Her spirit will live here on earth forever! May the family be blessed at the loss of your wife and Mother. Our sincerest condolences to each and everyone of you. May God’s grace be with you at this time.
Dear Sica Family,
My heart and prayers go out to you all. Lorraine has always been in my daily prayers but especially over the last couple of weeks. I know that she fought every day to have more time with her beloved family. I know that your love and support gave her more time with you all. She is such an example of a strong, intelligent, funny, loving and beautiful women. I am so blessed to have known and worked with her. I will miss her very, very much.
May she rest in peace,
Darlene
Dear Sica Family,
Throughout our lives, we wear many hats. Lorraine was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend and many more to those who knew her. Although, Bill and I never met Lorraine, we knew her through our daugher, Caroline.
We learned that she was the center of your families love and that she was a nurturing wife and mother. We wish we had the opportunity to have met Lorraine but, God has taken her to be with Him and she will now be your guardian angel for your family.
May your family find strength and solace in the wonderful memories you have all shared together.
With our deepest sympathy,
Bill, Dovie, Lauren, Caroline and Ashley Ricci
Lorraine was such an amazing person; such a kind and warm spirit; always smiling and always knew when to offer encouraging words and support.
I feel blessed to have known Lorraine and even more fortunate to have worked with her. She was quiet and gentle but also a bit feisty when the occasion called for it. Undoubtedly, she’s missed beyond measure by her family but I know she will be missed by her coworkers as well. Lorraine had that impact on people around her – she is someone to aspire to. My sincere condolences, prayers and love to the Sica family and friends.
To the Sica family,
So sorry for your loss, I got to know Lorraine fairly well over the last 10 years. In our conversations we rarely talked about business it was usually about how the families were doing and her excitement about the latest Bruce show. Two things I’ll always remember about her is dedication and love for her family and I always left conversations with her with a smile on my face. She was such a positive and engaging human being.
Sincerely, Mike Inzerillo
Lorraine was a beautiful soul. Always smiling and always a positive attitude. It was an honor to know her and I pray that Steve, Nicole and Stephen can find peace in the memories created.🙏🏾
Dear Sica family,
Lorraine was always talking about you and how proud she was of her family. She was a great mentor, intelligent, positive and kind woman. May she rest in peace.
Lorraine exemplifies the essence of an extraordinary human being. As one of the finest managers I’ve had the privilege to work with, she effortlessly combined professionalism with unwavering kindness and care. Her resilience is nothing short of inspiring, and her benevolence and insight have profoundly touched my heart. My heartfelt condolences go out to her entire family. May Lorraine find eternal peace, knowing she was dearly loved and treasured.
Lorraine is an amazing human being we had the privilege to work with. Her loss to our Avnet family is huge and she will live on in our hearts forever. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family/friends.
Sica Family,
My sincere condolences. It was a pleasure working with Lorraine, but more of a pleasure getting to know her on a personal level. We talked a lot about our kids milestones as they were the same ages. I will miss catching up with her. She was a kind soul and will be truly missed. My prayers are with your family.
Steve, Nicole, Stephen, & extended Family of Lorraine,
Lorraine was such a sweet and caring person who loved all of you very much.
I remember all the boys on the hockey team putting pink tape on their sticks for her many years ago and rooting for her liked she had always rooted for them.
Know she wouldn’t want anything more than to be here with you all if she could.
We are all better off from having known her and have had the opportunity to have had her touch our lives in a positive way.
What a beautiful example of, not only the most caring and loving individual, but also a spectacular mother and wife. I’ve never met a family more kind and selfless than the Sica family. I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to meet Lorraine and witness their beautiful family dynamic when they visited Maui.
Sending peace to Nicole, Steve and Stephen. You have all my love.
Lorraine was a phenomenal woman, and her gentle spirit shines and lives through her children, and everyone she has encountered.
Love,
Rose