Ciminello Joseph V. Ciminello,"The Eternal Optimist" age 81, passed at sunrise on January 18, 2015 at his residence, peacefully joining his Lord and Savior and his loving wife, Kay. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 15, 1933, the son of the late Anthony and Martha (Lombardo) Ciminello. Preceded in death by his stepmother Josephine Ciminello. Survived by his four children, Lisa (Tim) Ryan, Maria (Frank) Bucci, Joe (Michele) Ciminello, and Mark (Renee) Ciminello; 12 grandchildren, Jennifer(Tim) Tribbie, Timmy, Sean and Cara Ryan, Paolo and Maressa Bucci, Natalia and Anthony Ciminello, Kym Littlefield, Nicole, Leah (fiance, Paul Tavella) and Gabrielle Ciminello; three great-grandchildren, Connor, Patrick, and Keegan Tribbie; siblings, Louis (Chris) Ciminello, Annette Knox and Mary Lou Galecki; sisters-in-law, Mary Rita Paskell, Sister Monica Marie, Judy Balson, Teresa (Mike) Cherup, Margaret (Carl) Krieg, Monica (Rich) Merkel; brother-in-law, Richard Knipfer; and many wonderful nieces, nephews, and friends. Graduated from Linden McKinley High School and The Ohio State University where he was a three year letterman for the baseball team. U.S. Army Veteran, retired from General Motors and Ciminello's Inc. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 from 4-8 p.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 313 North State Street, Westerville, Ohio, with Prayer Service at 8 p.m. A viewing will also take place one-half hour before the Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Joe's Life on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Celebrant, Rev. Father Charles Klinger. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 9571 N. High Street. The family expresses their warmest gratitude to Dr. Paul Kovach and the caring nurses and staff from Mt. Carmel Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Kay (Knipfer) Ciminello Catholic Education Endowment Fund, 257 E. Broad Street, Columbus Ohio, 43215. Arrangements under the care of the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 614-444-1185. Condolences may be sent via www.MaederQuintTiberi.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 18 to Jan. 21, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Ciminello

20 Entries

Pam DeSantis-Rounds

January 24, 2019

Thinking of you Ciminello family

Johanna Ryan

January 22, 2015

Tim and Lisa and family
So sorry to hear about your dad/grandfather. It sounds like he lived a long and wonderful life. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kelly & Bill Moser

January 22, 2015

Deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Our prayers are with you at this time.

RIP

Herb USMC

January 22, 2015

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Herb USMC

January 22, 2015

ALL Veterans should have Old Glory by there name.

Herb USMC

January 22, 2015

Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

January 22, 2015

God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served.Thank YOU for your service in The United States Army,Joe........ And Semper Fi.

Todd Skipton

January 22, 2015

Renee and family:
Sincere condolences and prayers of healing during this time of loss. Your father-in-law's legendary legacy continues on in your children's lives. May they always remember his eternal love for them.

Steve and Nancy Morris

January 21, 2015

In honor of Joseph V. Ciminello's life. He was a generous, charming gentleman who lit up our neighborhood whenever he visited.

UAW Local 969 Retiree Chapter

January 21, 2015

UAW Local 969 Retiree Chapter express our deepest sympathy at the passing of Joseph. Our membership will be keeping your family in our hearts and prayers.

Amy Gibson

January 21, 2015

Sending thoughts and prayers to the Ciminello family. So sorry for your loss. John & Amy Gibson

Eddie Diehl

January 21, 2015

To the Ciminello family- so sorry hear that your father has passed away. I remember him as a very strong, caring man. His best legacy is the wonderful children he and your mother raised. Please accept my prayers for you and your families.

Mj

January 21, 2015

Sorry for your loss.

Melissa

January 21, 2015

Deepest condolences. He was a great man and I enjoyed growing up with him in my life!

Dan Garrick

January 20, 2015

To the Ciminello family

On behalf of the students,faculty, administration and alumni of Saint Francis DeSales High School please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss.

One of the greatest legacy's a man can leave is his love of Christ and of his family. For all who knew Joseph Ciminello there is no doubt that his legacy is above reproach in this regard.

The Saint Francis DeSales community has been blessed over the years by the Ciminello family. There commitment to the faith and to Catholic Education was firmly rooted in the example set by their Matriarch (Kay) and a strong and devout Patriarch (Joe).

May all who knew and loved Joe and Kay rejoice that they are with our Heavenly Father in paradise. May perpetual light shine upon them.

Peace and God's Blessings,
Dan Garrick
Principal

Pam DeSantis-Rounds

January 20, 2015

Ciminello Family ~

You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort in sharing your memories.

January 20, 2015

So sorry to hear about your loss. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Tony & Beth DelMonte

Gardner & Yvette Dunn

January 20, 2015

Ciminello family, were sad to learn of Joe Sr 's passing. What a terrific human being. I can't imagine the pain and sorrow you all are going through. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Gardner & Yvette Dunn

January 20, 2015

Our deepest condolences during this difficult time. The entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. Paul and Marilena Cugini

January 19, 2015

Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Tony, Kim and Antoinette Pusateri

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