Jeffrey A. Ciffolillo

Jeffrey A. Jeff Ciffolillo, 49, a resident of Canton for the past 17 years, died unexpectedly Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, at Norwood Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Carol (Heptig) Ciffolillo for 18 years; and the amazing father of Christian and Colby Ciffolillo. Born in Somerville, N.J., Aug. 11, 1964, son of Joseph and Joyce (Fink) Ciffolillo, he was raised in Easton and was a 1982 graduate of Oliver Ames High School. Jeff continued his education at UMass-Amherst graduating in 1986 with a bachelors degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management and in 1988 he graduated with a degree in Culinary Arts from from the Culinary Institute of America in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. He later earned a masters degree in Business Administration from UMass-Amherst. He furthered his studies at Boston University, graduating in 2002 with an advanced real estate certificate and in 2006 he earned a degree in Construction Technology from Northeastern University, Boston. More recently, Jeff attended Harvard Business School of continuing education. Jeff worked as a commercial real estate developer and was the proprietor of both New England Realty Group of Canton and Home Helpers of Canton. A licensed registered broker and land developer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, he was a member of the Board of Directors for Father Bills & MainSpring. He was an avid golfer and collector of sports memorabilia. Jeff was a member of the Bay Club in Mattpoisett and a lifetime member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity. In addition to his wife Carol, and his parents, he is survived by his children, Christian and Colby Ciffolillo of Canton; his brothers, Joseph Ciffolillo of Mattapoisett, Jon Ciffolillo and his wife Julie of Mattapoisett and Jamie Ciffolillo and his wife Pam of Mattapoisett; son-in-law of Ruth Heptig of Canton and her late husband Christian Heptig; brotherin-law of William and Donna Heptig of Woburn and Robert Heptig of Wells, Maine; also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours Thursday from 4-8 p.m. in Kane Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 605 Washington Street (Rte. 138), Easton. A funeral Mass will be held Friday at noon in the Holy Cross Church, 225 Purchase Street, Easton. Interment will follow in Canton Corner Cemetery, Canton. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jeffs memory may be sent to Father Bills & MainSpring, Development Office, 422 Washington Street, Quincy, MA 02169. For directions or condolences, www.kanefuneralhome.com.