Name: Visitation for Donald Ciccone
Start: 2024-02-16T01:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-02-16T03:00:00.000Z
Location: Hawker Funeral Home - Blackfoot

The man, the myth, the legend was born May 3, 1926 to Gabriel and Laural Louise Taylor Ciccone in Weiser, Idaho. Died February 11, 2024 surrounded by his wife and family.

Survived by his wife, Marilyn Ciccone, son Donald M (Gina) Ciccone (Utah), son Tony (Karolyn) Ciccone (Idaho), daughter Sherry Ciccone (Idaho), daughter Nikki Ciccone (New Hampshire). He was also survived by 23 grandchildren and over 30 great grandchildren as well as three stepchildren.

Preceded in death by wife, Shirley Rae Thompson Ciccone, son John Stephen Marshall Ciccone, and daughter Ginger Kaye Ciccone.

Don entered Army Air Corp. in July 24, 1944 where he went to Korea for occupation duty until 1947.

He married his first wife, Shirley Ray Thompson, June 6, 1949. Together they moved to Blackfoot, Idaho Halloween night 1949.

Don has worked as a carpenter, owner of Blackfoot Shoe Repair, owner of SkateWorld, coached and sponsored Little League baseball teams for 27 years, worked at the Blackfoot post office for 22 years, retiring May 1, 1986.

December 1990 to May 1992, Don and Shirley served an LDS mission to Rome, Italy.

Shirley passed away July 8, 2006.

Don has always had a love for airplanes, trains and travel. In 2007, he met Marilyn Williams, and they married in 2008, giving him a partner and best friend to continue enjoying his love of planes, trains and adventure.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2024 at the Blackfoot Stake Center. The family will meet with friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 15, 2024 at the Hawker Funeral Home and again one hour prior to the services at the church.

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Published by Idaho State Journal on Feb. 14, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Ciccone

Sponsored by Hawker Funeral Home - Blackfoot.

14 Entries

Becky Reader

March 15, 2024

Thinking of you!

Ivana Palfreyman Hanners

February 20, 2024

I'm sorry for your loss. I knew him when I was growing up. He was a good man. Tony went to school with me and his folks were in the ward as I was.

Dan & Jann McLaughlan

February 16, 2024

We had the privilege of calling Don our friend, in fact if you knew Don, he was your friend....... He was always smiling about something, GOOD or BAD he was SMILING!! He was always lending a helping hand in anything that was going on. You could most definitely count on him. May his family find peace in knowing he has entered his next chapter in his journey, I'm sure with a SMILE!

Lauralyn Sargent

February 16, 2024

Could not have had a better "Home Teacher!" He loved to come and visit, it was a pleasure to have him in our home. He even helped out my Dad (as my request) when he got Cochlear implants. Brother Ciccone's encouragement to him, at that time, made all the difference! He was always willing to serve!!! One of my biggest memories of Brother and Sister Ciccone is one of our Ward Halloween Party as Pirates.... yes, Pirates!!! It was great!!!

Sue Reid

February 16, 2024

So sorry to hear of your loss.

Tammy Hulse

February 15, 2024

He was a good man n was a loving father n he will be missed fly high Mr. Ciccone

Ralph Mortensen

February 15, 2024

Don was a Giant of a man. Always willing to help in what ever task it might be. He touched the lives of many. May the family find peace and be Blessed. RIP my friend.

Larry Ropp

February 15, 2024

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Shawni Taylor

February 13, 2024

He was a good man I have known him for years. Him and I used to go get dinner at the homestead restaurant as friends and always laughed and talked. He was so kind. I will miss him

Bobbie Dahlquist

February 13, 2024

Don was a very friendly person and was always so kind. Prayers for Don, as well as family.

DeAnn Butler

February 13, 2024

So sorry about your loss of your father.

Nida Green

February 13, 2024

To Uncle Don's Family:
With a heavy heart I send Lyle and my, Nanida (Nida) Hansen Green, Niece to Uncle Don and daughter of his sister Nanna Ida Kendall Hansen and Earl Herman Hansen. Times were sparse in visits through the years, however, they were very meaningful and filled with love as they occurred. Occassionaly Uncle and I would enjoy conversing on the phone, sharing the joy of memories, laughing together or serious we enjoyed the time. Uncle Don was the Uncle I was closest with and was of course my favorite. Just a few weeks ago I and he had our last phone visit. At that time he was as always very joyful and fun to visit with. It was a shock when Don Jr. left a message that Uncle Don was terminally ill and shortly after passed on to be with the rest of his family and feeling the joy of that reunion. With heavy hearts of all those he has left behind, we will lean on the good times and memories of a wonderful loving man, until we meet again. Lyle is saddened as well and enjoyed the times we were together with Uncle Don and supports me in the thoughts I expressed. We so wanted to join you at the funeral, but it would be a very difficult long drive for Lyle since he is now 87 years of age. Tell my Uncle we wanted to come and share in his departure.
Thank you!
All our love to everyone! Lyle and Nida Green 801-603-4449/801-603-2677

Steve Felt

February 12, 2024

Don and Shirley were my little league co-coaches from 1960-1963. They were excellent and highly respected coaches loved my their players. We were sponsored by Wake Electric, and a few times per game, when the team was on defense, Don would yell "hey Wakes, are you awake?". So endearing. I, and many other kids on his teams, stayed friends with Don (and Shirley) decades after the little league experience. Very classy man.

Idaho State Veterans Cemetery

February 12, 2024

Rest in peace with honor and gratitude for your service.

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