Domenica "Mama" Cimino

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Domenica Cimino Obituary

Domenica "Mama" Cimino 1949—2017
Domenica "Mama" Cimino, 67, of Freeport, died Thursday June 22, 2017 in her home. Mama Cimino was born October 8, 1949 in Aragona, Sicily, the daughter of Salvatore and Maria Vaccarello. She married Antonio "Tony" Cimino November 6, 1966 in Aylesbury, England. Mama dedicated her life to her four boys and the family business which she was a part of for 40 years, Cimino's Little Italy Ristorante. She was proud of being Mama Cimino in the Freeport Community. She loved all her customers and treated her employees like family. One of her proudest moments was when the new Cimino's was built in honor of her late husband, Tony. Mama took great joy in all of her family but her grandchildren and great-great children were always her favorite. Mama was a true angel on earth. Surviving are four sons, Nicolo "Nick" (Rachel) Cimino, Salvatore "Sam" (Julie) Cimino, Vincenzo "Vince" (Tina) Cimino and Pietro "Peter" (Jocelyn) Cimino; brothers, Luggi Vaccarello and Giovanni Vaccarello; sisters, Angelia Imbriano, Frances Salamone, and Rose Salamone; grandchildren, Daniela (Angel) Cimino Guillen, Antonio "Tony" Cimino, Michael Cimino, Nicolsa Cimino, Analisa Cimino, Sicilia Cimino, Domenica Cimino, Dominique Cimino, Stephanie Cimino, Alani Owen, Gianna Cimino, Domenica Cimino, Anthony Cimino, Gino Cimino, Josie Cimino, Sofia Cimino, Jordan Hays, Isabella Cimino, Max Cimino, Enzo Cimino, and Angel Guillen; also surviving is one great-grandson, Alexander Guillen. Mama was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Pietro and Giacomo Vaccarello; and sister, Antonia Piccarello.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday June 29, 2017 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday June 28, 2017 at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home. There will also be a visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service Thursday at St. Thomas. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. A memorial has been established in Mama's memory. Please sign her guestbook and share a memory at www.burketubbs.com.

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Published by The Freeport Journal Standard from Jun. 24 to Jun. 27, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Domenica Cimino

11 Entries

June 29, 2017

Your mother lives on in you, she lovingly nurtured you when you were small and guided you as you grew. Her attitudes, values, hopes and dreams became a part of you. Any though she is gone her love for you remains, and always will... your mother lives on within your heart- her spirit guides you still. Hope the legacy of love your mother left you will be a source of strength and comfort for you now. With deepest sympathy. Sue Altensey

Alecia Randecker

June 28, 2017

May the heavens shine brighter now that it has another angel to watch over us. I love you and will always miss you.

Greg Hartman

June 28, 2017

My condolences to the sons of Mrs Cimino, their families, and her grand children. Sympathies to her entire family, her friends and her many customers. May God grant Peace to the Cimino Families.

Chuck & Dianna Anderson

June 27, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss. May you hold all those precious memories so close to your hearts and share them proudly with each other.

Brian Handt

June 27, 2017

It's a pleasure knowing the Cimino family,"moma" lives on through all of the wonderful siblings.she will never be forgotten R.I.P.

Donna Quick

June 27, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

John Bobak

June 27, 2017

Nonna (BELLA)...Last 4 years weve shared alot of laughs and smiles. As ill as you were thou you always asked how my mom was doing. That was the kind caring woman you were!!! Glad we spent time together at your home 2 nights prior,thru everything youve been thru i still got you to smile a few times! Its said...people come and go in and out of our lives-some go some leave footprints-you left lasting memories. Im thankful we both had the pleasure of crossing paths in our lives!!! Will MISS YOU dearly- but never forgotten Bella!!! I know your in Heaven with Papa Cimino- reunited again. May you both be in Gods shadow til the day comes were all reunited once again. ...Tia Amo Bella....Johnny

Deb Mrugala

June 26, 2017

Any one who came to "Little Italy" was always seen as a friend - she greeted everyone with that smile of hers and made it a point to chat with you. She always cared about people and you never felt you were taking time away from her for a quick chat. It was nothing to get a hug from her or to hear her say life is good. She was Mama to many and those many will miss her deeply - I know I will.

Susan Atherton

June 25, 2017

Mama was always a joy to see and chat with. Condolences to the entire Cimino family on the passing of a wonderful lady.

Mike Vascellaro

June 25, 2017

Love of my life, the Cimino family. My heart is truly broken after hearing the news of Mimi's death. I had the the great fortune of working with Tony and Mimi and the boys. They are like family to me. I will never forget, the good times we had, and the hard work they all did at "the pizza place". I love you.

Kim Janicke

June 24, 2017

You will be deeply missed. You taught me so much in kitchen hostess & waitress.How have patience with oldest son Nick.I thankful you took me under your wing to teach me about restaurant business.How much fun work with Vince in kitchen. While Sam was football star but in kitchen when he wasn't on football field. Peter was young one like show off to girls throwing pizza in air when busy after game.I love all in special way. With love Sincerely Kim Eldora Janicke

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