John C. Ciccarelli

Our beloved, John Ciccarelli, died on Friday, September 22, 2017. He was 30 years old. Because we loved John and John loved us, we are sharing his story for his friends. John was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Kelly Doyle. Three years later he received his wish for a baby brother whom he named Mikey. John attended St. Barnabas Catholic Parochial School in Southwest Philadelphia. He graduated from Radnor High School in 2006. John was an avid sports fan, playing hockey in high school, and a relentless Dallas Cowboys fan, much to the chagrin of Eagles fans throughout the city. He was a frequent guest caller to sports radio shows, where he enjoyed debating the upcoming game. John will always be remembered for his dedication to and love of his dogs, Minka and Matty. Unfortunately, John suffered from an addiction to drugs. John fought his addiction for years. We, his family, truly loved John, treasured who he was and the promise that existed in him, and yet he still died from an overdose. All John wanted was a normal life, free from the chains of addiction. Even though his story came to a sad end much too soon, if another life can be saved then his giving spirit will carry on. If you have a loved one struggling with addiction, take advantage of resources that can help. Please don't be afraid of risking a friendship by keeping silent – you may end up losing a friend. John was preceded in death by his uncle, John W. Doyle and his grandparents, Edward and Miffy Ciccarelli. He is survived by his mother, Kelly Doyle, his siblings Mikey, Ayla, and Jace, his nephew Kaden, his nieces Kendall and Aubree, his grandparents Christopher and Kathleen Doyle, his aunts and uncles Johanna Clark (Michael), Christopher Doyle (Rodney Welch), Kathleen Mills (Thomas), his cousins Shannon, Kelly, Michael, T.J., Izzy and Danny, his adored dogs Matty and Minka, as well as many extended family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday, September 29, 2017 from 7:00-9:00 PA at The Donohue Funeral Home, 366 West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087 and on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 9:30 to 10:20 AM at St. Katharine of Siena Church, 104 S. Aberdeen Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087 followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM. Interment will be in SS Peter & Paul Cemetery in Springfield, PA. His family asks that contributions be made in his memory to Wags Rescue in Southampton, PA: www.wagsrescue.com.