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Robert Ciriello Obituary
Ciriello, Robert, age 66, of Wyckoff, passed away on Friday, June 9th, 2017. Bob, a Don Bosco Prep Alumni, grew up in Maywood, lived in Fair Lawn and then moved to Wyckoff with his family 20 years ago. Bob was a Supervisor for Nabisco in Fair Lawn, NJ for 46 years before retiring last year. He is survived by his high school sweetheart & loving wife of 45 years Rosemary, his three children, Alana Potenza (Victor), Tara Draganescu (Luca) & Andrew, and his brother Peter. Predeceased by his parents, Mae & Nunzio Ciriello, and his brother Phillip. The family will receive friends on Sunday June 11th from 2-6pm at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday June 12th at 10am at St. Elizabeth's Church, 700 Wyckoff Ave. Wyckoff, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's memory can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Make A Wish Foundation.
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George Holder
October 17, 2017
To the Ciriello Family...........
My deepest condolences on Bob's passing..........of which I just learned about today.
Bob and I attended Don Bosco Prep together.....he was one class ahead of me and we played football on the Maywood Tarheels for close to three years. I have great memories of him and I will keep him and all of you in my prayers.
I pray for Christ's Peace be upon all of you.
George Holder
Martha and John Jay Bracken
August 4, 2017
Our condolences to the family.
Maurice, Emmet & Leo Foley
June 20, 2017
Hi Rosemary & family. We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Bob. He was a true gentleman. We are thinking of you all at this sad time.
Maryjeanne and Paul Potenza and children
June 11, 2017
Dear Rosemary, Alana, Tara ,and Andrew,
We were so happy to have our families joined with Alana and Victor's wedding a year ago. Even in the short time we knew him and the few times we met him, we could see what a truly wonderful man Bob was and how beloved he was by his family and friends. We regret not being able to get to know him better in person, but hope to learn more about him through your shared memories. He and all of you will always be in our prayers.
Much love from the Potenza Family
Chris Fietje
June 11, 2017
I worked with Bob for 35 1/2 years he will be missed,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
June 10, 2017
I worked with Bob for almost 15 years and remember him to be most helpful in whatever was needed. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones.
Bill Sokolowsky
The Lewis Family
June 10, 2017
Deepest sympathy to the family for this great loss.There is a depth of compassion felt for you. The strength from God can sustain you through this difficult time now and in the days ahead. May the love of those who share your loss comfort you as you share cherished memories.
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Jun
11
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Vander Plaat Funeral Home - Wyckoff257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Jun
12
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
St. Elizabeth's Church
700 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff, NJ
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