Bernardo Cioffi Obituary

Of Jamaica Plain, Jan. 5th. Loving & devoted husband of Rose (Parano) Cioffi for 58 years. Devoted father of Enrico & his wife Margaret of Foxboro, Robert & his wife Candice of Hanson, Janet and her husband Michael Kennedy of LaGuna Nigel, CA, Donna & her husband Edmund Matczak of Jamaica Plain and the late Steven Cioffi. Dear brother of Jenny LaFratta & Millie Speciale both of East Boston and the late Mickey Morelli, Lina Boccletti, Mary Hetu, Enrico, Anthony and Joseph Cioffi. Lovingly survived by four granddaughters and many nieces and nephews. Also grandfather of the late Anthony Cioffi. Funeral from the Mann & Rodgers Funeral Home, 44 Perkins St., (corner of So. Huntington Ave.) JAMAICA PLAIN, Tuesday at 10:15 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 14 Montebello Rd., Jamaica Plain at 11 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Monday 3-8 PM. Late WW II Veteran & member D.A.V., & late past president of ILGWU Union. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 25 Stuart St., Boston, MA 02116. Interment Fairview Cemetery. Guest book information at mannandrodgersfuneralhome.com. Mann & Rodgers Jamaica Plain 617-522-2500

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 7 to Jan. 8, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Bernardo Cioffi

15 Entries

Sandy Lombardo

January 11, 2007

Bob, Candi and family,
Tom and I want you to know that your dad was the only 'dad' we had. He was very special to us. We thank all of you for including us in your Thanksgiving Day plans these past several years. You made us feel like a part of your wonderful family. We have many fond memories, especially of your mom and dad and how they loved all of you. You were truly blessed! We praise God for your dad's life! Rose, we pray that you will be comforted by God and your family and friends.
We love you,
Tom and Sandy Lombardo

Gina Zompa

January 11, 2007

It is such a tremendous loss to lose such a amazing, loving man, like my great uncle Benny.
I really only saw him and beautiful untie rose at family events.
what an awesome sight to watch them dance with such love and admiration for one another.
I had asked what their secret was after all these years and they both said "LOVE".
it was though it was effortless, so simple!
WOW! what a priceless example of marriage.
For me,seeing him was the highlight of the event! His strong embraces and warm smile always made me feel special.
HE graciously just knew how much he kept the spirit of another great cioffi man alive.
Tony his brother, My Papa,in our family.
having similar handsome looks, and adorable ways, you always wanted to be near him.
He had a magical way to make those around him feel good and smile in a strong but gentle way.
Truly one of a kind and will be greatly missed.

To know uncle Benny was a honor!

with love and prayers to all the family,
Gina Zompa
Great Niece

Michele Sperazzo

January 10, 2007

Aunty Rosie and Family, What great memories I am fortunate to have of Uncle Benny! Uncle Benny and Aunty Rosie I will never forget your visits to 12 Second Street in Medford. I always loved seeing the both of you at my grandfather and grandmother Cioffi's house in Medford. I remember running upstairs to see you and seeing Uncle Benny with his always big and warm smile! Uncle Benny you will always have a special place in my heart and I am so glad you and Aunty Rosie were at my wedding. I have the special memory of seeing the both of you dancing it up on the dance floor and thinking I hope I have a marriage that is as special as your marriage has been throughout the years. Uncle Benny, you will be missed and never forgotten. God Bless Aunty Rosie and Family.

Diane Hurley

January 8, 2007

Farewell to a Prince......
My heart is broken .
I will miss that big warm embrace every time my girls and I would see him.He was always happy to see his brothers'kids,and as time went on his brother's grandkids!
I can still hear my dad calling him "Father Ben".
He stood by each and every one of
us whenever we were facing our own
losses.Keeping watch,standing firm
and tall with that quiet strength in his own unique
style which was so comforting. Although I have some childhood memories of Uncle Ben,I guess the ones I hold most dear to my heart are the ones since God took my own dad Tony.
You might say that Uncle Ben stood
in the gap so to speak. I am so grateful for having him in my life all these years. He has given us so much love and wisdom along this
journey called "Life"......Here's to
your life Uncle Ben,you leave behind a legacy that anyone would
envy. You will always be missed.
I pray for God to help us all through this time of loss.
Now you are having a happy reunion
in Heaven......see you there!
Love always,
your niece,

Denise Williamson

January 8, 2007

Bob and Candi, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
In Friendship, Parker and Denise

Breton Caplan Harris

January 8, 2007

We send our deepest sympathies to Rose & Donna Cioffi, and to the entire family. My husband Ethan and I were lucky enough to live in the beautiful apartment above them on 28 Clive Street for the past few years. From day one, Ben and Rose went far out of their ways to make us feel welcome and provide a true home for us. They were amazing friends and neighbors, always there at every turn to provide anything you needed. We will always remember the day we found that apartment. Ben and Rose standing close together on the back porch was an inspiration to any new couple. We feel honored and blessed to have known Ben and to have had Ben and Rose in our lives. We send our thoughts and prayers to you during this very difficult time. With love, Breton Caplan Harris and Ethan Harris

Joseph Cioffi

January 8, 2007

My favorite Uncle Benny "Father Ben" "Basil". Oh how I remember going to Nonna's with you and my Dad on Fridays, then stopping at, still my favorite pizza parlor, Santarpio's. I remember our discussions with you about, anything in general, boy was it hard to get you to think about another side. To see you and my dad come home on Sunday mornings with baskets of mushrooms was a treat, not for my mother though.Ha! Ha! I will miss you terribly and you and Auntie Rosie will always be in our hearts and loved.
Joseph Cioffi

PS: I will sit at the "Highland Bar" and have a beer in your memory.

Tony Doucette

January 8, 2007

My Great uncle Ben, you are a very rare breed and they do not make them like you any more. You have been a great example of what the term "family Man" means. Your presence was my last reminder of the great memory I have of my Grandfather papa, you will be missed. I pray for our whole family during this time of loss...

God Bless.....

January 8, 2007

Rose,

The children of Anna Morelli are sorry to hear of your loss. I am Angie Morelli, and remember you and Ben at the Garment Workers dances that we took our mother to.

Angie Morelli

Joanne Manship

January 8, 2007

Auntie Rosie & Family
You and Uncle Benny are a true example of love in a marriage. I truly know what it means to lose someone you so deeply love and care about. I will always remember our childhood days of fun with him. He is now with his beloved brother BASIL.
Love you.

Phyllis & Pat Mucci

January 7, 2007

Here was a great and caring man that everyone loved. A wonderful family man and a great friend. Phyllis and I were so lucky to have such a great association with Ben and Rose. He had a terrific smile and a deep love for everyone.

sharon cisternelli

January 7, 2007

Dear Bob & Family. Steve and I send our deepest sympathies. You are in our prayers and hearts. Love Cousins Shari, Steve & Cory

Natalie Zompa

January 7, 2007

My Great Uncle Benny. He was a giant reminder for me of my Grandfather Tony; his brother. One of my favorite things about Uncle Ben was how he held your hands tight and a few seconds longer when he would greet or say good-bye. I only saw him and Auntie Rose at family events. At weddings I loved watching them dance. It was magical; you couldn't take your eyes off them. He tried to teach me a few things once but my two left feet were in the way! He told me The Hully Gully was my dance; I couldn't break any toes!

You didn't have to see him all the time, didn't have to know all his friends or entire family to know what kind of a man he was.

You saw it in his eye. I love the purposeful blink he had; you all know the tight or long blink I am talking about.

You felt it in his long embraces. His big hands held on tight to yours.

You saw it in his dance. He had a small but contagious smile the entire time. Almost like when he was dancing he was reminiscing. And now that he is no longer with us; you feel his spirit, his history and love.

We will pray for his family and for their comfort thru this difficult time of loss.

Much love,
Natalie and Andrew Zompa
(great niece)

Marie Cioffi

January 7, 2007

Aunty Rosie and family,

My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Uncle Benny (Father Ben) was one of the greatest men I ever knew. He was always smiling,laughing and willing to help anyone in need.
He will always be remebered as a wonderful and kind man. I have so many memories of him especially when he and Dad would go mushroom picking on Sunday mornings. They use to be so excited about how many mushrooms they got. He and Dad can now visit once again.

With Deepest Sympathy and Love,
Your Niece Marie Cioffi,
Florida

Tom & Melissa Fantasia

January 7, 2007

To Rico & Family,

We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family at this time.

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