Raised in Tribute:
$2387.15Anthony M. Ciotti
January 29, 1952 - October 26, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony "Tony" Ciotti. Tony is survived by his beloved wife, Susan (Sue) and his children, Jennifer (Kyle Mutone) and Amy (Jason Ciottii-Niebish). He adored his grandchildren, AJ, Nicholas, Domenica, and Filimina. He was blessed with a large family and was a loving brother, uncle, cousin, and friend of many.
Tony was unique. He was a truck driver that actually loved to drive. It didn't matter if it was a motorcycle, truck, or car. If it had wheels, Tony was into it. He had an endearing saying for every occasion. Fine and dandy like cotton candy. Be the Captain of your own ship. Jiminy Cricket (instead of cursing). When you asked, "Are you alright?" Tony would respond, "No, I'm half left." He made us smile.
Tony made friends everywhere he went - which was most frequently Wawa (Tony loved Wawa). He referred to jeans as dungarees and kept a stash of dog treats around in case he ran into one of his favorite four-legged friends. He loved eggplant parm and would never say no to a milkshake. But most importantly, Tony was a man whose deep faith and profound spirituality drove him to dedicate his life to helping those around him. If you needed help, he was there to help, talk, and provide some fun to the task. He made us better.
Tony was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2013. The disease progressed over the past decade but there was no slowing down with his diagnosis. He kept a positive attitude and continued his adventures with his wife Sue by his side. Together they always had a reason to celebrate. Parkinson's finally took Tony from us on October 26, 2024. He will be greatly missed by many, but lives on in our memories, hearts, and the spirit with which we embrace life.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today. The Foundation is the world's largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson's research, with more than $800 million in high-impact research funded to date.
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