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Bradford, Pennsylvania

Elmer Cirigliano Obituary

Elmer N. Cirigliano, 102, of 7 Charlotte Ave., passed away Wednesday (Nov. 6, 2013) at Bradford Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family
Born Oct. 24, 1911, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Joseph and Angeline Fortunato Cirigliano.
Mr. Cirigliano attended Bradford schools. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on March 20, 1942, and served during World War II. He was stationed in Rome, Arne, Southern France, Rhineland and Stars. He was honorably discharged Oct. 22, 1945.
He was employed as a carpenter at Carl Swanson & Son's for 37 years. He was a member of the Greater Pennsylvania Regional Council Carpenter's Union Local 947, a member of the former Loyal Order of the Moose, Bradford Lodge #124 and the VFW. He enjoyed coin collecting, working on jigsaw puzzles, dancing, drinking Carlo Rossi Burgundy wine daily and loved to garden.
Surviving is his wife of 26 years, Rose Pire; two sons, the Rev. Lynn (Joyce) Cirigliano of Corry and Nick (Sherry) Cirigliano of Rixford; three stepdaughters, Linda (Dick) Tyger of Bradford, Judy (Bill) Frutiger of Bradford, and Rhonda (Ed) Dooner of Hinckley, Ohio; three stepsons, Wesley (Deb) Pire of Bradford, Ronald (Suzy) Pire of Oswayo and Glenn Morris of Bradford; one stepson-in-law, Tony Magnetti of Bradford; 18 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances Holden Cirigliano, who died in 1980; a daughter, Carol Morris; two sons, Terry Cirigliano and Bud Morris; a stepdaughter, Carole Pire Thacker, who died Oct. 21, 2013; one brother; and three sisters.
There will be no public visitation. Private funeral services will be held for family members only in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. with the Rev. Lynn Cirigliano officiating. Funeral services will be followed by committal services and military honors accorded by members of American Legion Post #108. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society, McKean County Unit, 95 Main St., Bradford, PA 16701; or a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

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Published by The Bradford Era from Nov. 8 to Nov. 14, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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November 12, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss Nick and Sherry, Pastor Lynn and Joyce. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless You.

Dave Hamilton

November 8, 2013

Dear Pastor Lynn, Joyce, Lynette, Jake, and Extended Family Members: May God bless and keep each one of you in His loving care. Cherish the wonderful memories to help you get through this difficult time. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Gregory Whitford

November 8, 2013

Lots of great memories. A wonderful gentle man! Thanks for teaching me how to play chess! You will be missed.

Debbie Rotunda

November 8, 2013

I will miss your smiling face and your wonderful sense of humor.

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