Saratoga Springs, NY - Anthony (Tony) F. Licata, who was born on Jan 9, 1930 in Manhattan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 22, 2013. He was 83. The son of the late Frank and Marie (Domino) Licata, he married his beloved Rose Marie on August 27, 1949 in Manhattan and later moved to Saratoga Springs. He worked so very hard all of his life. Early in his career, he worked for the General Electric Transportation Department and drove an oil truck for Bardino Oil. Tony retired in 1991 as head custodian for the Saratoga Springs City School District after 28 years of service. He could fix anything and helped so many people, especially with their furnaces. He was always there to lend a helping hand whenever anyone asked and he touched so many lives in the community he so loved. He was a communicant of St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church, enjoyed going to the races and working outside around the house. He especially loved his family and is survived by his lovely wife of 63 years, Rose Marie: one sister, Camille (Albert) of Staten Island; one brother, Jimmy of Staten Island; two sons and one daughter, Anthony (Sharon) Licata, Michael (Tina) and Lisa Marie Licata-Stoll, all of Ballston Spa; his grandchildren, Meagan (Joe) Dickinson of Gansevoort, Sydney Rose Stoll of Ballston Spa, Bryan Licata of Queens, NY, Kelly Licata of VT, Jennifer Licata of Virginia and Casey Dougall of Mass.; two great-grandchildren, Taylor Ann Catalfamo and William Dickinson of Gansevoort and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by two brothers, Frank of Ft. Lauderhille, FL., and Salvatore, who died during World War Two. Relatives and friends may call from 5 to 8pm Tuesday at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway 584-5373. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30am Wednesday in St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave., by the Rev. Paul J. Borowski, C.Ss.R., pastor. Burial will follow in the family plot at Greenridge Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.