Donald Ciotti Obituary
Don was born on May 31, 1933, in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania to Nicholas Edward Ciotti and Stella Valasia Domurad. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Ann (Strunack) Ciotti, in 2023.
Don grew up in Villanova and graduated from Upper Merion High School, Class of 1950. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for three years, including overseas service during the Korean Conflict.
Following his military service, Don devoted over four decades to a distinguished career in management in the steel business. He was a co-owner of Don-Len Trophies in Conshohocken for many years.
A devoted husband, he shared 70 wonderful years of marriage with is beloved wife, Betty Ann. Together, they built a loving family and a lifetime of cherished memories.
Don was deeply involved in his community and took great pride in being an original founder and the first President of the Plymouth Township Little League. His commitment to youth sports and community spirit left a lasting legacy in the township.
A passionate Philadelphia sports fan, Don never missed a chance to cheer on his Phillies, Eagles, and 76ers. He could be found sitting in his easy chair watching every game, even giving advice to the teams.
Don will be deeply missed by his loving son, Donald Michael Ciotti and his wife Terri Lynn of Mars, PA; his daughter Donna Lynn (Ciotti) Kyle and her husband Gary of Lower Gwynedd, PA; 2 grandchildren Kimblery (Kyle) Coss of Lower Gwynedd, PA; Nichole (Ciotti) Delaney of Lafayette, CA; and 3 great-grandchildren Simon Coss of Lower Gwynedd, PA; Chloe Coss of Lower Gwynedd, PA; Rowen Austin Delaney of Lafayette, CA.
He will be remembered for his warmth, integrity, and love for family, community, and country.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday, November 24th, 2025, at 9:15 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 259 Forest Ave, Ambler, PA. The family will share Words of Remembrance at 10:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass with Father James McGuinn as celebrant. Interment will be at George Washington Memorial Park in Plymouth Meeting.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Donald's memory are appreciated by the family to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude’s Place
Memphis, TN. 38105 https://www.stjude.org
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Small Town Pharmacy 2
March 11, 2026
Don was loved by many. We had the privilege of knowing him and his wife since we have been open. We got to know them and talk with Don on a regular basis. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Sincerely, Small Town Pharmacy 2 Staff
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C. Edward (Ted) Lukens
November 28, 2025
Don became a good friend while living at the 501 at Mattison Estate. He was very glad to have spent his last steel industry days with Lukens Steel and felt that they had treated him a lot better in retirement financially than Alan Wood Steel, the predecessor company. He very generously shared several of his Lukens Steel memorabilia items with me, along with his good-hearted company. I hope he didn't suffer too much during his final days on Earth but I know he is very glad to be able to rejoin his late wife whom he visited frequently at George Washington Park.
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