Rudolph C. "Rudy" Ciccolella

Mr. Rudolph C. “Rudy” Ciccolella, age 84, of Utica, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center. Born in Albany on November 1, 1926, Rudolph was the son of the late Egidio and Giuditta (Flemma) Ciccolella. He was raised and educated in Albany. On October 3, 1959 he married the former Rose F. Annese with whom he shared 43 years prior to her passing on August 1, 2003. Rudy and Rose were deeply committed to one another and to their marriage. They combined their mutual love and concentrated on the greatest source of their joy – their family and home. Rudy was employed by the New York State Office of General Service and was a friendly and familiar face at the original Parking Garage at the State Office Building. He was a member of the New York State Civil Service Employees Association (NYS-CSEA). In his retirement, Rudy held a part-time position with the Calli Law Firm. He enjoyed the comfort and contentment of his home and was a great fan of his wife’s Italian cooking. He was a faithful communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Rudy is survived by his daughter, Judi M. Ciccolella of Utica and companion, Doug Stoddard; his sons and daughters-in-law, Eugene R. “Gene” and Kelly Ciccolella of Utica, and Paul and Jackie Ciccolella of Deerfield; and his grandchildren, Angela, Nicholas, Jessica, Tommy, Joey, and Julia Rose. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, including John, Richard, and Letty Flemma; his in-laws, Mary Ann and Gerald Cavoly of Marcy, and Francis “Paulie” Annese of Utica. He also leaves his friends, Joe Valenti, and Bob Bedell with whom he shared a special relationship; Rudy looked forward to and enjoyed Bob’s weekly visits. He was predeceased by his mother and father-in-law, Lucy and Orazio Annese; brother and sister-in-law, Eugene A. and Jeannette Ciccolella; and his in-laws, Dominick Annese, and Angeline “Angie” and Edward “Bud” Ramberg. The family would like to thank the entire staff of the St. Luke’s Home for the care and concern rendered to Rudy during his stay. Visitation will be held Sunday (today) from 3:00-6:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. In lieu of floral offerings, expressions of sympathy in the form of donations may be made to the Faxton-St. Luke’s Regional Cancer Center in memory of his Rudy’s late wife, Rose; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Rudy’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Monday morning at 8:30 from the funeral home and at 9:30 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. James Cesta. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Rudolph C. "Rudy" Ciccolella

November 1, 1926 - July 21, 2011