Josephine Antonia (Bartolotti) Ciancaglini Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Josephine A. Ciancaglini, fondly called “Josie,” entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 21, 2016 at the age of 92 after a brief illness. Josephine is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 70 years, Angelo M. Ciancaglini; her daughter, Nancy J. Ciancaglini of New York City; and her son, Jim Ciancaglini and his wife Carrie Wagner of Rhode Island. Always close to her heart was the memory of her beloved daughter, Lori Ciancaglini, who passed away on January 30, 2005. Born in Utica on May 24, 1924, Josephine was the daughter of the late Anthony J. Bartolotti, Sr., and Jessie (Squillace) Bartolotti. She attended Roosevelt School, and then T.R. Proctor High School, graduating in 1942. Like many young women of that era, Josephine waited for her sweetheart, Angelo, to finish his time serving in World War II, and they married at St. Anthony of Padua Church on July 20, 1946. As a girl, Josephine was artistically inclined, produced sketches for Proctor’s high school yearbook, and dreamed of becoming a fashion designer. During her teens and 20’s, and later in her 30’s and 40’s as a wife and mother, Josephine was quite the fashion plate—she loved clothes and was always beautifully dressed, often sewing intricate garments for herself and her two young daughters. Strong-willed and determined, Josie was truly the daughter of a master builder and carpenter, and was remarkable in always being able to figure out how things were put together or how they worked. During her lifetime, Josephine spent many happy times with her husband and children on various vacations in the Catskills, Adirondacks and on the Jersey Shore, in Puerto Rico, Florida, California, and New York City. One of her most memorable vacations was a trip in 1979 with her mother, Jessie, and her daughter, Lori, to Italy and France, where she met her father’s brother and his family for the first time, and visited the birthplace of her mother in Catanzaro, Italy. Later in life Josie was employed by GNC Nutrition in Sangertown Square, New Hartford, N.Y., where she enjoyed helping customers select the right vitamins and supplements. She also leaves behind her brother, Anthony J. Bartolotti, Jr. and his wife Joan of New Hartford; several nieces, nephews, and their families; her cousins, and in-laws. She was predeceased by her sister, Santa Bartolotti, who passed away as a child; her brother-in-law, Florindo (Flo) Ciancaglini and his wife, Rose; and her sister-in-law, Jean Esposito and her husband, Tom. Josephine’s greatest joy came from being a wife to her husband, Angelo, and a mother to her three children, and her life reflected that. Josie’s family will honor and celebrate her life in a private gathering. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of Mass. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Josephine’s memory to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the American Heart Association; envelopes will be available at the service. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Josephine Antonia (Bartolotti) Ciancaglini

May 24, 1924 - October 21, 2016