Sticco, Monica Elizabeth, 76, of Pembroke Pines, FL, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2011, after an extended illness, surrounded by her family. She was born April 1, 1935, in Steubenville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Pat & Mary Ward. She is survived by her devoted husband, Thomas, whom she married October 25, 1958. Her loving children; Tommy, Tim Dana and Sandy. She is cherished by her Grandchildren; Corey, Casey and Nicole, her sister JoAnn Sedoti, her sister-in-law Nancy Murray and several nieces and nephews. Her greatest love was her husband of 53 years and her children. She was a kind, compassionate and caring woman who offered a shoulder to lean on or an ear to listen. She had quiet strength, always present, and will be missed by all who knew her. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 1, from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at Boyd-Panciera Hollywood Chapel. Friends are invited to a funeral liturgy with Mass on Friday, December 2 at 10 AM at Nativity Catholic Church, 5220 Johnson Street, Hollywood. She will laid to rest at the South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made on behalf of her Grandson Corey to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, account #8393915, telephone 1-800-457-2444. Boyd-Panciera Hollywood Chapel, 6400 Hollywood Blvd. 954-983-6400, www.bpfamilycare.com.