Josephine (Faro) Ciccarelli

Mrs. Josephine (Faro) Ciccarelli, age 89, formerly of Utica and more recently of Ft. Myers FL, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2006 at Hope Hospice in Cape Coral FL. Her immediate family members were by her side at the time of her passing. Born in Rome NY on February 16, 1917, Josephine was the daughter of the late Joseph and Kathryn Faro. She attended Rome Free Academy. It was in Utica on August 14, 1941 that she married John F. Ciccarelli with whom she enjoyed a 51-year union prior to his passing on January 14, 1993. An inseparable pair, Josephine and John loved each other very much and shared a relationship that grew daily. Mrs. Ciccarelli was a certified practical nurse. At one time she was employed with the county hospital in Rome. She and her husband operated Endres Cycle, a well-known local firm. Josephine was involved in all aspects of the business, working alongside John. The couple remained active in the enterprise even after their retirement in the mid-70’s. As a devoted family woman, Josephine considered her children to be her greatest source of accomplishment. She was a deeply spiritual woman, a communicant of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes and of St. Francis Xavier Church in Florida. She possessed a creative side, and her favorite hobby was painting. She was very involved in the North Ft. Myers Senior Center acting as board member, and received many awards for her volunteer work. Mrs. Ciccarelli is survived by a daughter, Kathryn Ciccarelli with whom she resided in Ft. Myers FL; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, John “Jack” and Jane Ciccarelli of Utica, Thomas and Janet Ciccarelli of Remsen, and Joseph Ciccarelli and Caren Fine of MD; and her grandchildren, Cindy Ciccarelli and her companion, Michael Lawrence, and Jennifer and Mike Loran. She is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins; and her in-laws, Nettie Faro, Minnie Ciccarelli, Carl J. Ciccarelli, and Antoinette Ciccarelli. In addition, she was blessed with many dear friends, both in Utica and in Florida. She was predeceased by her siblings and their spouses, Mary and Dominick Ali, Caroline and Barney LaGreco, Theresa and Peter Pace, Joseph Faro, Pat and Jean Faro, and her in-laws. The family is grateful to the caregivers of Hope Hospice in Florida for their compassion and kindness. Visitation will be held on Saturday morning from 10-11 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. 932 South Street, corner of Hammond Ave. Please omit floral offerings. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice, Cape Coral, Fl. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home or mailed directly to: 9470 Healthpark Circle, Ft Myers, FL 33908. Her funeral will commence Saturday morning at 11:00 at the funeral home and at 12:00 noon at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.

Josephine (Faro) Ciccarelli

February 16, 1917 - May 22, 2006