Fico was born in Miami, Florida. Hew taught mathametics at New Smyrna Beach  High School and was an avid surfer and musician. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 28 years Deb, his mother Teresa Fernandez, children Zale, Kino, Ysa, siblings Teresa Clark, Jessie (Michelle) Fernandez, Siobhan Hahn, Joel (Diane) Crimmons and Carlos Fernandez, Jr. Life Celebration and paddle out will be 5:00 PM Sunday, September 4 on the beach at Sapphire Road Park New Smyrna Beach.