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Quirino Adam DiCola, Jr., 91

May 15, 2023

Quirino Adam “Pepsi” DiCola, Jr., 91, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Quirino, Sr. and Mary Rose (Carello). He was married for over 72 years to his beloved wife, Jennie E. (Sapone) DiCola.

Quirino attended J.P. McCaskey High School and later worked for Miller & Hartman Inc. for over 43 years as a truck driver and in the warehouse. He was a lifetime member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Lancaster. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Centerville AARP 4221, 8th Ward Beneficial Association, and the Lancaster Italian Cultural Society. Quirino was also an avid fan of Penn State and enjoyed attending their football games. He also loved spending time with his family and friends, and will be affectionately remembered for his sweet tooth.

In addition to his wife Jennie, he is survived by 4 children: Linda Marie Commale (Louis, Jr.), Quirino A. DiCola, III (Corey), Vincent F. DiCola, Francis J. DiCola (Stephanie); 5 grandchildren: Anthony and Justin Commale, Michelle Khoury, Jennifer Matos, Emily DiCola; and 8 great-grandchildren: Katherine, Joseph, Logan, Brayden, Madelyn, Miranda, Hannah, and Ella. He was predeceased by a sister, Joanna, and brother, Francis.

Family and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 10-11 AM at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St, Millersville, with a memorial service to begin at 11 AM. Interment will immediately follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery.

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Condolences to the Family

June 07, 2023

Dear Jenni,
So sorry to hear about Your dear husband’s death. The both of you were so sweet to visit my mother during her many years at St. Anne’s. Junior was a wonderful person, as are you.
Deepest condolences to you and your family. 
Love, Dolores Segro Biedenkapp
(aka Duddy)

June 01, 2023

Jennie, I just read this today. I worked with Pepsi many years at M&H and I’m so sorry for the loss to you and your family. Prayers to you all. 
Bruce Mitzel

May 29, 2023

Mrs DiCola and Family,  I am sorry to hear of the passing of Quirino. I just happened to see the news in the paper.  Memories of him with his family at cookouts still bring a smile.  My prayers and condolences go out to all of you.  
Deb Frey

May 24, 2023

My dear Jennie, We are so sorry for your loss, our condolences and prayers for you and your family.
Dan & Sally Delgiorno

May 24, 2023

Much love to you Jennie, my memories of your welcoming me into your family and home. Condolences and comfort to you and your lovely family. 
Kathy Myers 

May 23, 2023

Jeannie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Deepest condolences, Your neighbor 
Marcy Cence

May 23, 2023

To Mother-inLaw, Jennie
My thoughts and prayers are with you for your loss.
Lou

May 23, 2023

Jennie I’m so sad to hear this my condolences and prayers of the family yourself and my cousin Jr I always go in my uncle such a wonderful man those of you have always been good to me my whole life it meant a lot my prayers.
Barry Stumpf

May 22, 2023

Jennie,
So very sorry to hear of, as my Mom and Dad forever called him, Junior’s passing. So many wonderful memories, Jennie.  Sending my deepest thoughts, prayers and condolences to you and your entire family. 
With much love, Mary Jo Coluzzi Scheid

May 22, 2023

I’m so very sorry for your loss.  I will miss sitting and talking with Pepsi.  Your family is in my prayers.
Carole Kirchner

May 22, 2023

My love ( and Glenn’s love) and pray are with you all from now and through these days and weeks and months.. 
Helen Ebersole

May 21, 2023

So sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. You and your family are in my prayers. ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Carol Grossi Marsetti

May 21, 2023

Jenny So sorry for your loss. Sympathies to you and your family.  Mary Jane Ferretti

May 21, 2023

Mrs. DiCola,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. DiCola. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 
Sincerely,
Kathy & Jim Wiley

May 21, 2023

Mrs. DiCola, so sorry for your loss! Thomasine & I won’t be able to attend. We are both away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. 
Barb (Sahd) Bair

May 19, 2023

Dear Jennie,
We are so sorry to hear of Pepsi’s passing. He was such  a sweet man with a good sense of humor!  How wonderful you had 72 years together.  May he rest in peace.
Blessing and love,
Valerie and Greg Faiola 

May 19, 2023

Giggino e Piera D’Annibale send their most sincere condolences to Quirino’s entire family. He was very well remembered with sweet and beautiful memories 💐❤️💐 May God grant him eternal rest and peace. 
Luigi and Piera D’Annibale

May 19, 2023

Please accept my deepest condolences 💐 Quirino was often in my thoughts and I will forever remember him as a kind, generous man. May God give him his rest and peace until we will see him again in heaven!!!
William D’Annibale

May 19, 2023

So very sorry to hear about the passing of Querino. May he forever rest in Gods loving peace 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Ida D’Annibale

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