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Jim Ciocian
1942 - 2022
Jim Ciocian
1942 - 2022
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BORN
1942
DIED
2022
Jim Ciocian Obituary
Jim Ciocian passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 26, 2022 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous 2 year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 79.
Born in Trenton, Jim resided in Langhorne for 33 years with his loving wife, Sheila and children, Christopher and Alison.
Jim had a successful career holding upper management positions at several banks ultimately retiring from Chase Bank in 2012 as vice president of their auto dealer financial services. He was well respected by his staff and clients for his integrity and his management skills.
A true "family guy" Jim supported all of his children and grandchildren's academic and sports endeavors. Through the years, Jim with Sheila by his side loved to vacation with his family and friends extensively across the US, as well as British Columbia, & Ireland. They enjoyed camping, skiing, hiking and sunning on the New Jersey and Outer Banks beaches.
He was especially proud to have hiked in 25 National Parks with his wife.
Jim was always generous with his time by volunteering at St. Mary Medical Center and Meals on Wheels. He was always ready to help his friends and family.
An avid Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles fan, he was also a huge fan of Notre Dame and Penn State. In his spare time he loved relaxing by his pool with a glass of wine.
He was well liked by many friends who will miss his warm smile and sense of humor. As one friend said ,"he always made you feel special by his thoughtful & caring ways".
Beloved husband of Sheila for 54 years, he was loving the loving father of Christopher Ciocian (Melissa) and Alison Howe and devoted grandfather of, Jacob, Connor, Carly, Cullen and Maya.
He will also be missed by his sister, Julie Porembescu (Aurel); brother, George Ciocian (Eileen) and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Jim's life from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 16th at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 2200 Trenton Rd., Levittown.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of John “Jim” Ciocian may be made in support of pancreatic cancer research at Thomas Jefferson University. Please donate online at https://giving.jefferson.edu/giving-guide/give/surgery.html or make checks payable to Jefferson, note “Memorial- John (or Jim) Ciocian” in the memo, and mail to: Jefferson Office of Institutional Advancement, 125 S. 9th St., Suite 600, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
7 Entries
Jim & Mad
July 13, 2022
It is with profound sadness combined with a sound friendship that we write this saying rest in peace my true friend. We have & will always cherish knowing you.
Linda Haravitch
July 11, 2022
So sorry for your loss.
Patricia Stafford
July 10, 2022
Sheila, I am sorry for your loss. I remember jim from high school and when he first was your boyfriend. You were meant to be together.
Looks like you had a great marriage. Take care of yourself.
Your friend,
Pat Craven Stafford
Cindy Marrone
July 10, 2022
Jim was a great friend so loved by his family and friends. He was unbelievably brave throughout his illness, but still never failed to ask how you were. He will certainly be missed.
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Carol Sirianni
July 9, 2022
I will certainly miss Jim. I remember the great times when he visited us in New York & the Jersey shore. He was a great guy & battled his disease courageously to the end. RIP Jim
It was a pleasure to know Jim through all of our fun social events with our ETA NU sorority family. We shared many a laugh and lasting memories. Our heartfelt sympathy to the entire Ciocian family<br />Don & Marianne Controy
Don & Marianne Controy
July 9, 2022
Jill Kelley
July 9, 2022
I always will remember your smiles and caring nature! There are so many memories from childhood to my adulthood that you were a part of. I always felt loved and cared about. You will be missed more than words can ever express. Rest in peace and love.
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