Charles L. Pica

Charles L. Pica, age 88, of De Soto, formerly of Chicago Heights, IL died on August 6, 2020 at Hillcrest Care Center. He was born on December 12, 1931 a son to Aqualino and Sandy (nee Ruggeri) Pica. Charles served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and had retired from Union Pacific Railroad as a carman/welder. He was Past Commander of V.F.W. Post #8283, Steger, IL. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, AmVets Post #48, B.P.O.E. #689 and the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America. He is survived by his daughter Stephanie Pica, Steger, IL; two sons: Richard “Rick” Pica, De Soto and Greg (Karen) Pica, Joppa, AL; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister Ann Lutgen, Schererville, IN and one brother Mario Pica, South Chicago Heights, IL. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Myra (nee Winn) Pica; a daughter-in-law Cheryl Pica; and one brother Gene Pica.