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Joseph Ciaschi Obituary
Joseph O. Ciaschi, Age 79, passed away at home Monday, November 28, 2011, after a long illness. Joe was born and raised in Ithaca, New York. Joe O. will be remembered as the grandfather of restoration in Ithaca. Joe's greatest work was transforming the Ithaca passenger train station into a restaurant with actual dining cars, where he ran the successful Station Restaurant for 25 years. Other notable buildings were The Boardman House, LeHigh Valley House, State Theatre, Maxi's Supper Club, Odd Fellows Home and the Clinton House, to name a few and for you old timers, The Villa. Joe also revitalized the Community Corners shopping area. Joe's most recent work was building the Island Health and Fitness Center on Inlet Island. Joe was awarded the Key to the City of Ithaca June 14, 1999. Joe will be remembered as a fierce competitor in every phase of life from business to sports. A three-sport star in high school, he lettered in wrestling, football, baseball and most recently, was inducted to the Ithaca High School Athletic Hall of Fame. In business, Joe did things when people said he couldn't. Joe was a member of Immaculate-Conception Church and loved his visits with Father Leo. He was also a member of the Sons of Italy and the Navy Reserve. Joe had a knack of helping people who needed a chance. He loved to dance, loved his lake house, football and took pride in doing masonry stone work. His greatest love was his family. Dad will most of all be remembered for his will to live and visions of things to come. Joe was predeceased by his parents, Orazio and Dagulia and wife, Sally, brother Florimondo and sisters, Bianca and Albina. Joe is survived by sons Joseph (Mary), Terry (Barbara), Tim (Robin), Tommy and daughters Lisa (Rip) and Tammy (John). He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Kristy, Adam, Kate, Heather, Joe T., Will, Sally, Anthony, Oscar, Cortney, Dominick, Sam and Orazio and 2 great grandchildren, Ryan and Vanessa. The family would like to give special thanks to all of Joe's aides, doctors, nurses, Bangs Ambulance, and Trumansburg Rescue Team in keeping Joe (Dad) with us for all these extra years. A special thanks goes to our sister Tammy for the countless trips everywhere and the hands-on care she gave to our father and also a special thanks to our brother Tommy for his faithful Sunday visits. Calling hours will be held at Bangs Funeral Home Thursday, December 1st from 4 to 7 p.m. a Funeral Mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Church on Friday, December 2nd at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations in Joe's memory to be made to the Immaculate Conception Church, 113 N. Geneva St., lthaca, NY, Hospicare, 171 E. King Rd., Ithaca, NY or to the George Dentes Youth Wrestling Program, C/O Frank Prudence, 15 Royal Rd., Ithaca, NY.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Ciaschi
Trish Richardson
October 22, 2012
I worked at the Station Resturant as a bus girl with my friend Cathy Ballantyne. We loved dressing up in our jean skirts and bandannas.
Joe was the best boss he kept us on our toes, and always congratulated us at the end of the night for a job well done.
And he always gave me an ice cream if I stayed extra.I will always remember him.
Nick Baccile
June 29, 2012
To Joe Jr. Sorry for your loss. Hope all is well! Your Father had a full life. God Bless!
Rick Neiderman
December 10, 2011
To the Ciaschi family sorry to hear about Joe Sr. He was a beauty and a Leader he will be missed
cindy manwaring
December 5, 2011
Sorry for your lose.
Sophie Capolongo
December 5, 2011
Joey,Terry and family,
So sorry for your loss. Your Dad inspired a good work ethic in all of you and I am sure he was very proud of his family. He has left a living legacy in the City of Ithaca with all the projects he took on and completed. My prayers are with you all.
The Cooke Family
December 5, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss, please accept our sincere condolences. Your Father was a great friend of our Uncle Billy and was there for him during his final days. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful man with all of us.
December 4, 2011
Joe and family,
I remember your Dad best from the old Villa Restaurant. A hard-working man with
imagination who would rather build some-thing up then tear it down. My thoughts
and prayers are with you at this time.
Ron Case
Bradenton, Fl.
Richard Stock
December 4, 2011
To all the Ciaschi family, A wonderful man has past on, anyone knowing Joe can probably come up with some great stories about him and wonderful deeds he has done, these will be the memories that will let Joe live on in all our hearts. My prayers go out to the family and friends .
Dawn Bettucci
December 4, 2011
Joe, Terry, Lisa, Timmy, Tammy, Tommy and family:
I am very sorry for your loss. There are so many good memories of his kindness. God bless.
NANCY KELCE
December 3, 2011
IM NANCY KELCE I DONT THINK U REMEBER ME MY BUT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYS ARE WITH U TOMMY TERRY TAMMY JOE JR IM SO VERY TO HERE UR LOSED OF UR DAD PLUSE I USED TO DATE TOMMY . I REMEBER UR DAD WAS A GREAT MAN LOVE NANCY KELCE ALWAYS
December 3, 2011
To the family of Joe Ciaschi
We send our deepest sympathy and strength to your family at this time. Please cherish all the great memories you have and how all people admired him over many years.
Trudy Jones & family - Ithaca, N.Y.
Steve and Lea Newell
December 3, 2011
Thinking of all the Ciaschis. Love, Steve and Lea
Elaina
December 3, 2011
To the entire Ciaschi Family...My heart goes out to you all in this difficult time. You were blessed to have had an amazing Joe O. A simple man with a vision & a great work ethic and an enormous heart. We should all aspire to that! Amen!
Bruce & Jerene Murray
December 2, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mark Solomon
December 2, 2011
A loss to all.
Ardell Alling
December 2, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with all of "Joe Station's" family and friends. He was one of a kind and will be missed by all who knew him!
Gerry Kilpatrick(Giordano)
December 2, 2011
To Lisa and the rest of the Ciaschi family: You have my deepest sympathy on the death of your dad. I know how important he was in your life and your care and support during these last few years must have brought him great comfort. Your relationship was quite special and while this makes the loss so very painful, I do believe that your closeness and warm memories will bring you comfort. Know that I am thinking of you and your dad.
Fondly,
Cindy Grover
December 2, 2011
So sorry to hear about Joe. My prayers are with you. He will be dearly missed..
Tammie Beardsley
December 1, 2011
To the Ciaschi Family, I am sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I know Joe loved sports, cognac, cigars, The Station Restaurant, and most of all, his Family. He will always be in my memories.
Laura Call Andolina
December 1, 2011
Dear Lisa and Timmy, and all the Ciaschi family: I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great guy, such an Ithaca "institution"! He will be missed. I am sorry I couldn't come down to the funeral home tonight, but you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Maria Salino
December 1, 2011
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers.
Sarah Yengo
December 1, 2011
Ciaschi Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. Joe was a great friend to my husband Tom and to many, many others in Ithaca. Truly a person that will be remembered by many. May he rest in peace.
Candy and Larry Fleece
December 1, 2011
Joe was a remarkable man who led a legendary life. He was our neighbor and friend and will be missed. His children are in our thoughts and prayers.
Holly Small
December 1, 2011
To The Family our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone at this time
Joe will be missed he was such a great person love Holly,Ako,Anika and Ashikee
Lynn Palmer
December 1, 2011
Joey & Mary, Terry, Timmy and Family,
Your Dad was a wonderful man....I can still see him running around the Station...yelling in the kitchen and then walking out the door to the dining room with a smile on his face!! Ahh, back in the day! I imagine he is walking around in an even better place now! My thoughts and prayers are with you all....
Take care, Lynn (Pachai) Palmer & Frank
Renee Breen
December 1, 2011
Mary and Joe,
May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you! Renee, Patrick, Cassandra and Garrett
Rollande Lawrence
December 1, 2011
Mary and Joe,
You have my deepest sympathy! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Rollande
Jan and Bill McClure
December 1, 2011
Tammy, John, Kristi and Sally,
We were so saddened to hear of Joe's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Karen Jewett
December 1, 2011
Joe was such an asset to our community... not to mention all of the wonderful children he made! Love to all of you.
Stacie Dembia
December 1, 2011
Our deepest sympathy from Douglas "Buck" Rogers and children. You are all in our prayers during this difficult time.
Chrissie Allen
December 1, 2011
Joe, Mary and family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Tammy Hart
December 1, 2011
I was very saddened to hear of Joe's passing, I have many great memories having worked for him for so long, he was so good to Bob, me and the girls. He will be greatly missed by all he touched. I can still picture him running around The Station with that unlit cigar in his mouth and coming up behind you to grab an ear. i will never forget the times he would do that to me while carrying a full tray of dinners (Cate and Sam til this day still can not stand to have there ears messed with)Joe taught me so much back in the day but i never realized it til later on in life. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God Bless you all during this time. RIP JOE <3
Bruce, Joan, Patrick & Zac Hunter
December 1, 2011
Tammy & Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dianne Kraus
December 1, 2011
"Joey, Mary, Timmy,Tommy and family. Our deepest sympathy at this time of extreme loss and sorrow. He will live forever in the hearts of many and in the texture of this town.-Dianne Kraus and Ukiah Kraus, Ithaca,N.Y."
Gina Corey
December 1, 2011
Ciaschi Family, What a Great Guy Your Dad was. Years Of Wonderful Memories. God Bless. Love Steve & Gina Corey
November 30, 2011
What a loss for the Ciaschi family, Joe's many friends, and for the city of Ithaca. Our condolences. What a gift Joe was to all.
--John Laurence and Nancy Flynn, Portland, Oregon
Laurie Perko
November 30, 2011
Timmy, Joe and Mary, Tammy, Lisa, Terry, Tommy ... I am so sorry to read of your dad's passing. Ithaca showcases his passion in the restored buildings and his love for his kids. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 30, 2011
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Memories of love and friendship are treasures to carry with you always. Fern-Caprice Morgan & Family!!
valerie evans
November 30, 2011
To Tim,Tammy and the family, my prayers are with you all.
Deb Herrmann
November 30, 2011
My heart is with you,Joe and Mary and family. He was so much to so many...
Joe Bennett
November 30, 2011
Very Sorry for your loss...now my dad Fred will have someone to really party with...the Ciaschi family is in my thoughts & prayers...
Jim & Shirley Herson
November 30, 2011
We are so very saddened to learn of Joe's death. What a fine man he was and such a sharp businessman. It is a great loss to Ithaca, as well as the Ciaschi family. Our prayers are with you all.
Megan Cohen Bishop
November 30, 2011
Oh, Joe. I worked at The Station with Joe and Barbara and Terry in the 1990s. What a trip Joe was! I remember one day the chef, Hal, was coring a tomato and Joe came in and was like, "Hal, you don't do it like that." [taking the tomato] "It's not dentistry." He was so funny. RIP Joe.
George & Caryn Bullis
November 30, 2011
Joe & Mary,
Very sorry for your loss. You're family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul Rogers
November 30, 2011
To the Ciaschi family. I`m so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Steve Ferguson
November 30, 2011
To the Ciaschi family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
Steve & Dana Ferguson
Toni Lupo
November 30, 2011
What a amazing man...so glad I got the chance to know him & take care of him miss him dearly I hope you all find peace & smile of all the wonderful memories.
JIM MCCARTHY
November 30, 2011
TO all the CIASCHI , I AM SO SORRY TO READ OF YOUR FATHERS DEATH ...WE HAD MANY LAUGHTS TOGETHER ...JOE O , JOE R AND SO MANY OTHERS....GOD BLESS THEM ALL ...
SINCERELY JIM MCCARTHY
November 30, 2011
Dearest Tammy and family-
We are so deeply sorry for the loss of your father. We are keeping you in our prayers.
God bless you and give you strength .
Kath Millier and Family
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