Obituaries

Carl C DeCicco Jr.

August 23, 1963 - October 9, 2026

Services will be held at Adams Funeral Home, 64 Broad Street, Woodstown, NJ 08098. Visitation: Friday, October 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Visitation: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon. Funeral Service: Saturday, October 17, 2026, following the visitation at 12:00 Noon. Per Carl’s wishes, cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org).

Carl C. DeCicco, Jr., age 63, passed away at home on October 9, 2026, following a brave battle with COPD.

Carl was born in Bronx, New York, on August 23, 1963 to Carl Carmine DeCicco, Sr., and Frances Ann DeCicco (nee Zertuche). He grew up in Jackson and Old Bridge, New Jersey, and graduated from Cedar Ridge High School in 1981. He later made homes in Elizabeth, Cliffwood Beach, Piscataway, Matawan, Carteret, Voorhees and Elmer.

Throughout his life he worked in textiles, and later as a trainer at Amazon. He was known at all of his jobs for his strong work ethic and dedication.

Carl was a devoted husband and father. He loved hard and classic rock music, comic books, superheroes, Star Trek, cooking, a nice cup of coffee and a good meal!

He is survived by his beloved wife, Donna DeCicco (nee Durante); his children, Grace Gamboa, Cristina DeCicco, and Alexander DeCicco; grandchildren Elijah and Alex; siblings Mae Patsourakis, Peter DeCicco, Frank DeCicco, and Ronald DeCicco, and their spouses; his Stepmother Norma DeCicco, his Godmother, Aunt Theresa DeCicco, his uncle Bart DeCicco and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Carl was the definition of a good man, who truly exemplified how to be kind to others. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by going to www.stjude.org.