James Cieplensky
James Cieplensky
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James Cieplensky, born on July 12, 1965, passed away on September 8, 2025, in New Port Richey, Florida.
He is remembered for his dedication and hard work, beginning as a contractor in upstate New York until the 1990s. In the 1990s, he transitioned into a rewarding role as a railway conductor in Selkirk, NY, where he worked until the 2010s.
He was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Cieplensky; mother, Francine Stanowitz; and brothers, Robert Cieplensky and Michael Cieplensky.
He leaves behind his son, Robert Cieplensky and Jessica Cieplensky of San Diego, CA; his daughter, Katherine Stephenson and Donald W. Stephenson of Lakeland, FL; grandchildren, Oliver and Abigail Stephenson, Brooklyn Cieplensky; sister, Elizabeth Koonz of Slingerlands, NY; and brother, Anthony Cieplensky of Sharon Springs, NY.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on October 4, 2025, at Fuel Community Church, located at 7355 US Highway 98, North Lakeland, FL 33809, starting at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in memory of James Cieplensky to Shatterproof, 101 Merritt 7, Suite 100, Norwalk, CT 06851.
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