CIANFAGLIONE, Riccardo "Ricky"
Riccardo "Ricky" Cianfaglione, 79, of East Hartford and Orlando, Florida, loving and devoted husband of Luisa (Rosario) Cianfaglione for 53 years, died unexpectedly at home, Friday, September 13, 2013. He was born January 4, 1934 in Pratola Peligna, Italy and was the son of the late Luigi and Agata (Liberatore) Cianfaglione. He was a welder and retired from the Standard Steel Company. He was a proud longtime member of the Pratolana Society and the Canicattinese Society both in Hartford. Riccardo was an avid gardener, enjoyed playing bocce and was a very humorous man who loved to make people laugh; most importantly he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Besides his wife he is survived by his four dearly loved daughters, Diana Pretty and husband, Ian of Ellington, Sandra Olavarria and husband, Alberto and Tina Ursin and husband, Julius all of Orlando, Florida and Angela Cianfaglione of East Hartford, his sister, Emilia Vallera of Rocky Hill, grandchildren, Jessica Calo and husband, Joshua, Sean Palla, Derick Ursin, Christian Ursin, Scott Pretty, Amanda Pretty and Damien Cianfaglione, two great grandchildren, Juliana Burgos and Aliyah Calo, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Juan and Emma Rosario, Ruben and Linda Rosario, Angelica Vazquez and Teodosio and Zaida Rosario as well as many nieces and nephews among are two very special nieces, Luisa Cieri and Susan Iacobucci. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Aldo Vallera, sister and brothers, Maria DiLoreto, Berardino Cianfaglione, Lucia Pizzoferratto and Concetta DiNino.
The funeral and burial will be private there are no calling hours. Funeral arrangements by the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel. For online expressions of sympathy please visit www.desopo.com.
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At Jessica's Wedding 2010
JESSICA CALO
January 30, 2014

Treasured Memories...
JESSICA CALO
January 30, 2014

Happy Times...
JESSICA CALO
January 30, 2014

Grampy laughing with his grandchildren
JESSICA CALO
January 30, 2014
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Jessica Calo
September 18, 2013
Grampy words cannot begin to describe the times we have shared, the trips to Coney Island just you and me, our long drives to Orlando and every memory of spending so much time with you and Grammy on Lincoln st. I'm so proud to have had so many laughter filled years and watching you love all of us so much. There will never be a better Grampy/Papa in this world. You will be deeply missed.
Luciano Di Bacco
September 18, 2013
To the Cianfaglione family, Riccardo was a good man and always had a lot of fun playing bocce with him at the Pratolana Club, my deepest sympathy and prayers to the Cianfaglione family.
Steve Zavarella
September 17, 2013
We were so sad to hear of Riccardo's passing. He was a great man, and we always enjoyed his company. I know my dad was very fond of Riccardo and likened him to another brother. Our sincere sympathy to the whole family.
September 16, 2013
TO THE CIANFAGLIONE FAMILY I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOU LOSS.MY DEEPEST SYMPATY, E SENTITE CONDOGLIANZE CRISTINA PALOMBIZIO OF ROCKY HILL CT.
Juliana Burgos
September 16, 2013
Papa and I spent alot of time with each and other. I love you so much, you always made me laugh without trying. Thank you for all the things you bought for me. Thank you for watching me when I was a baby and being there for me, your the best grandfather any kid can have you really are the best you always kept the family together. I love you so much I know you will be by my side for the rest of my life. I will keep praying for you. I love you Julie<3<3 (your Great-Grandaughter)
Angelica Rosario - DeBeatham
September 16, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Tio Riccardo was a great, generous and humorous man. Always smiling. And always made you feel at home. We will forever miss you.
Love, Angelica Rosario-DeBeatham
Lori Iacobucci
September 16, 2013
This makes me so so sad, my heart is breaking for all of you. I know what a close, loving family you are and that strong bond will help you get through this time of sorrow. What a beautiful picture you chose. I will keep his beautiful smile in my memory always, as you will keep it in your hearts forever. I love you all.

September 16, 2013
Cindy Riesen
September 15, 2013
I only met Sandi's parents once at the airport but I felt like I knew them more because of all the nice things she had said in our many conversations. It isn't easy but the wonderful memories will always be with you. You will be in my prayers.

September 15, 2013
Anna Casasanta
September 15, 2013
Dearest Cianfagline family ..my deepest sympathy and many condolences for the passing of Riccardo..
Sincerely,
Anna Casasanta
Vittorio/Patricia Vallera
September 15, 2013
For over 50 years you have been the life of our activities and gatherings at our (Pratolana) club. We will be missing you.
Rest in pease.
Your fiends, Victor and Patricia Vallera.
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