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Steven Cioffi Obituary
FITCHBURG -- Steven M. Cioffi, 55, died Saturday, January 28, 2012 in UMass Memorial Hospital, Worcester.
He was born March 23, 1956 in Fitchburg, the son of Frank M. and Helen M. (O'Donnell) Cioffi. Steve went to St. Bernard's Elementary School and graduated from St. Bernard's High School in 1974, where he was a star athlete in football, baseball and hockey. He attended Mount Wachusett Community College and Fitchburg State University.
He leaves his parents, Frank M. and Helen M. (O'Donnell) Cioffi, his sister, Kathleen A. Cioffi and Richard Hawkins of Fitchburg, his brother, Paul J. Cioffi and his wife, Cynthia, of Ashby, his special soulmate, Debbie Alario and Jessica Alario whom he thought of as a daughter, his aunts, Janet C. O'Donnell of Fitchburg and Gloria Sulkin and her husband, Joseph of Fitchburg, three nephews, William P., Michael F., and Timothy J. DiLillo and his puppy, Lucca.
He owned and operated SMC Transport Company. Previously, he was employed by The City of Fitchburg Water Department, Unitil and Cosimi Trucking. He also managed the Marconi Club.
He played hockey on the Donnelly Brothers Team and softball in the Fitchburg Men's Softball League. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed listening to Bruce Springsteen with whom he met and had a photo shoot. He also liked doing crossword puzzles and reading. He was an avid golfer and fan of all the Boston sports teams. Steve will always be remembered by his family and friends for his great sense of humor.
CIOFFI -- The funeral will be held Thursday from Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg with a Mass at 11:00 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, 49 Woodland St. Burial will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Health Alliance Leominster Hospital Emergency Room, M Floor Unit and Telemetry Unit, Hospital Rd., Leominster, MA 01453.
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Memories and Condolences
for Steven Cioffi
Pat Avis
February 4, 2012
Dear Kathie and Cioffi family,
I was very sad to hear about your loss of Steven. I wish you comfort in this tough time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brian Lawrence
February 3, 2012
To Paul and the Cioffi family,
I am so sorry to hear about Steve. The last time I saw him was in the hospital with Yenni. I was hopeful he would pull through.
Steve was a very popular guy and judging by the army that went to see him at the funeral home, that is a small understatement.
Lots of fun times in West Fitchburg with Steve.
My thoughts are with you at this time.
Brian (Zork) Lawrence
Sister Anna Raimon, PBVM
February 2, 2012
To the Cioffi Family,
My sincerest sympathy on the death of Steven, one of my students. Be assured of my thoughts and prayers during this time of your loss.
Blessings to each of you.
February 2, 2012
Steve,Helen & family Steve will be missed by all who knew him.Our son Gene was a very close friend growing up together and we knew Steve very well.
Ray Pandiscio
February 2, 2012
To Paul and the Cioffi family,
My deepest sympathy Paul,on the loss of your brother Steve.He was a great guy and will be sadly missed. Stay strong and all my best to you and your family.
Sarah Gammel
February 1, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with Steve's family and friends during this very difficult time. I'm so sad to know the world has lost such a great man.
Cioffs, you were my dad's best friend and always will be...thank you for always keeping him laughing & happy. You were a big part of all the Gammels' lives and will be missed by all of us.
February 1, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts are with you made .God help you through this.
Tom Ray,Barbra(Ray) Mcdade,Peter And Jean (Ray)Lemay
Nancy Gorman Hosta
January 31, 2012
Kathy and Cioffi family -
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God Bless all of you!
January 31, 2012
Mr & Mrs Cioffi, Paul and Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear of Steve's passing, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeff Leary, Fitchburg, MA
Tracy Guilfoil-McGrath
January 31, 2012
My sympathies to the Cioffi family and Debbie and Jessica. Steve was a one of kind and leaves a void in so many lives. He was definitely taken from us to soon. He always made me smile and laugh. I am going to miss you Choff, may you rest in peace...God speed! Give my dad and Jacob a big hug for me!
Joan Grammel
January 31, 2012
God Bless the Cioffi family at such a sad time. I will think of you in my prayers. Joan Grammel
Dave and Deb Brogna
January 31, 2012
With Deepest Sympathy to the Cioffi family in the passing of Steve we will miss you driving by the house with Lucca in your lap and your big smile. You will be missed greatly by all.
Jane DiTommaso-Cancellieri
January 30, 2012
Kathie and Cioffi family,
I am so sorry to hear about Steve's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With heartfelt condolences.
Jerry Tardy
January 30, 2012
Dear Frank and Helen - I am saddened by the loss of your son and a dear friend,
God speed Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Tardy
January 30, 2012
It is with a very heavy heart to know that one of the "GOOD ONES" has left us way to early. His wonderful personality and smile will truly be missed. We will miss him riding by with his sidekick Luca out the window, and a big smile on Steves face. Rest in peace "BIG GUY"...
His Neighbors and Pals,
Tim, Beth, and the BLUE
Matt Burns
January 30, 2012
Going to miss you Choff, you were a good guy and a great friend to my brother, rest in peace buddy.
Jamie Jennison
January 30, 2012
I am sorry to learn of such sad news. Few words can offer comfort at this time of sorrow. Please accept my sincere condolences on Steve's passing. Godspeed. With love and sympathy.
Kelly Bradbury
January 30, 2012
Choiffs, you will be so missed my friend and forever in my heart. I am so thankful & honored to have known such a great person & friend. I know that you will continue to smile down upon us.....May you Rest in Peace
John Schertell
January 30, 2012
To the Cioffi family - I am so sorry for the loss of your Son & Brother. Choffs was, and still is, bigger than life. There is no one I know of who has more close friends and people that really love him than Steve. I considered him my best friend, and I am proud to say that many others would as well. He had enough care and love for all of us. He leaves a hole in our hearts that will never be filled. I will miss him for the rest of my life.
Jim Boissoneau
January 30, 2012
Deeply saddened by the lost of Steve. I wish the Cioffi family the Peace that only comes from above. Steve was a great guy and loved by many, I will remember all the good times we had together. His smile was special.
Gail Alario
January 30, 2012
So sorry to here of Steve's passing. We had a lot of good times in our younger years. He was bigger than life and had a heart of gold.He was always smiling.Rest in peace Steve. Many people will miss you, including me.
Gail M. Alario
Mike & Anita Roberts
January 30, 2012
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
The Halstead Family
January 30, 2012
We are so sorry to learn of Steve's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time!
May all the special memories that you shared with Steve bring you strength & comfort for days to come...
Mark Curtis
January 30, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. So many memories of laughs shared in grade school, high school, and sports. My thoughts and prayers are with Steve and the Cioffi family.
January 30, 2012
steve you made the best sauce nothing but the best ingredents you let it simmer with the cover on. so it could marinate. you steve were the sauce in the pot you marinated with every one.you are sopping sauce with christ now.GODS BLESSINGS FOR YOU CHOFF bob lafountain aka animal aka chota
January 30, 2012
To Frank, Helen and Paul the loss of a son and brother at such a young age is never an easy one. I will remember Steven in my prayers, may he rest in peace.
Stephen V. LeBlanc (Leo's son)
Linda Raimon
January 30, 2012
There are so many words to describe the kind of man Cioff was. One of the greatest friends you could have and the BEST person you could know. He'll always be in my heart. I'll always be your "Sweet Lu"
Be at peace Choppa...
Joanne Lautizi
January 30, 2012
To the Cioffi family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was so well liked and so full of life, find comfort in that. My thoughts and prayers are with you, have great memories of growing up thanks for that. Love you Kathy and hope to see you this summer.
January 30, 2012
You made everyone laugh a lot and you will be greatly missed by everyone. We will miss seeing you all over driving around with Lucca in your lap. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Eileen and Brooke Benson-- Fitchburg
Rachel King
January 30, 2012
Cioffi, you made so many people laugh and smile. You had a heart of gold and you will be missed dearly. Rest in peace my friend.
Pattie Coleman- Pichette
January 30, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about Steve. My love and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time. I will always remember the laughs I shared with him as a teenager when I would hang out with Kathy at the Cioffi's house. God Bless you Steven, rest in peace
Deb Belliveau
January 30, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of cioff's passing, he was a great friend to me, i will always hold my memories close to my heart, i always loved you and i always will. rest in peace my friend
Tom Landon
January 30, 2012
We are so sorry to hear about Chioffs. The good times, the laughs, the memories will last forever. Fitchburg lost one of its best this weekend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Steve and his entire family.
Sincerely, The Landons
January 29, 2012
Steve - you were a very important part of the Gammel Family..You will be missed and I know you are up in heaven with the admiral...
Karen Girouard
January 29, 2012
I am deeply saddened at the loss of such a great msn. Your sense of humor ws second to none! God Bless you and your family. We have know each other for more than 15 yesrs and you always made me laugh. You will be missed. God Bless my friend! xoxoxo ?
Patti Cook
January 29, 2012
You will be saddly missed by so many people Chioffs.We had so many fun times together that I will always cherish.Love you dearly my friend!
Kim Capone
January 29, 2012
To the Coiffi family and Steve's Best Friend; Mike Gammel - The Angels took a Good - Good Man. One who makes everyone around him laugh. My heart goes out to all of you.
Steve, You will be missed by so many. I know, you will make the other side laugh as much as you did for all friends here.
Michael Quill
January 29, 2012
It is with deep sorrow, and saddness that I hear of the passing of Steve.. It is always great coming home seeing old frineds, and I will miss seeing Steve at the Marconi Club asking me if the Gators were going to win this week. And, always asking me if everything was okay in my life, and of course buying me and Paul Clayton a beer..
Simply put Steve was a good man, my Prayers and thougts are with him, Paul and his family. That God will ease their pain through this difficult time..
Paul, I am so sorry for you lose..
Your Friend
Mike Quill
[email protected]
Molly Benson
January 29, 2012
Choffs! My heart aches. You will truly, truly be missed. I will carry your kindness and gentle ways with me forever. I will treasure our times together, and will smile everytime I think of them. I will always be grateful for your fiendship... you were a great friend and I love you.
XO I will carry you in my heart always.
John Davenport
January 29, 2012
...for over 40 years, anytime I bumped into CIOFF, was always just a fun, quick witted laughing time. The very last one was a year ago during the BRUINS Stanley Cup run in the garden center at Loew's... Hard to describe the joy the big fella was having. That will be how I remember one real good guy. rest in peace. Davs
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