Anthony F. 'Andy' Cicoria, 69, died at his home in Ft Lauderdale FL. unexpectedly Thursday. Andy was born in Boston, raised in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High Class of 1951 where he was an outstanding athlete. He served in the Koren War and after his discharge attended Boston University and graduated with a degree in education. He was the leading scorer his junior year for the BU Terriers Hockey Team and was chosen for the Eastern Athletic Conference All-American Hockey Team. While playing hockey for the Green Bay Bobcats, a semi-pro team in Wisconsin, he met his wife Marjorie and they were married in 1960. They lived in Lynnfield and Andy was a teacher in the Melrose School System. He became well known as tennis pro and bussinessman. He owned and operated the Melrose Skate & Ski Shop prior to opening the Rte.1 Tennis Barn in Saugus in1974. Andy was the Tennis Pro at numerous clubs including the Colonial in Wakefield, The Ipswich Country Club, and the Manchester Bath & Tennis Club. He played in USTA tournaments and was ranked 11th in New England. he was the husband of the late Marjorie M. ( VandeWalle ) Cicoria. Father of Gerard Cicoria of Topsfield, Lisa Bain of Middleton, Maria D'Orlando of Yarmouth Port, Kristina Cicoria, M.D., of Danvers, Mark Cicoria of Essex and Tracy Cicoria of Ipswich. Brother of Florence C. Corso of Gloucester, Louise Tallent of AZ., Steven J. Cicoria of Groton CT. and the late Caroline Simpson & Louis Cicoria. Also survived by 18 grandchildren, Long-time Companion Marcia Dailley and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home 79 W Foster St. Melrose on Wednesday April 17 at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, corner of Myrtle 7 Herbert Sts at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hpours Tuesday 4 - 8 PM. Burial will be in Cowles Memorial Cemetery, Ipswich. Korean War Army Veteran.