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Joseph Ciuffini Obituary
Scottsdale - Joseph Michael Ciuffini (a much loved husband, father and friend) passed away in Scottsdale, AZ on January 10, 2020. In the final days of his life his wife (Gretchen Sandbach), daughter (Kaela Doss) and son-in-law (Isaac Doss), all of Scottsdale, AZ, were with him.
He is also survived by his two grandchildren Hanna and Aiden Doss, two sisters Anne F. Davis and Mary Ann Ciuffini of Rochester NY, and 1 nephew and 7 nieces.
Born and raised in Rochester, NY, Joe joined the Peace Corps after graduating from St. John Fisher College in 1964. He served 2 years as a teacher in Harar, Ethiopia, which inspired a life of volunteerism. Returning to the US, he lived in Syracuse, NY and then Newton, MA, where he met his wife, holding jobs in teaching and computer science in the Boston area until retirement. Joe and Gretchen later relocated to AZ to be closer to Kaela and her family, for above all else, time spent with his family and adored grandchildren was his greatest pride and joy.
A memorial service will be held at Messinger 's Mortuary in Scottsdale, AZ on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation to alz.org. or hilarityforcharity.org.
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Memories and Condolences
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Connie Dufour
April 16, 2020
Dear Gretchen and Kayla,
I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing.
I worked with Joe at digital, and remember his kind and friendly manner to me and everyone he worked with.
My condolences.
Connie Dufour
Aquinas 1960
Aquinas Alumni Office
January 17, 2020
God Bless our Aquinas Brother
Betty Pyle
January 15, 2020
We are saddened to learn of the death of Joseph, but grateful for his service to our nation with the Peace Corps in Ethiopia.
Our condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association
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