Nicholas Albert Cioppi

Nicholas Albert Cioppi obituary, Sun City West, AZ

Nicholas Albert Cioppi

Nicholas Cioppi Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Camino Del Sol Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center on Feb. 23, 2026.
Nicholas Albert Cioppi, passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 17, 2026, at home in Sun City West, Arizona, surrounded by his loving family. Nick was born on April 11, 1941, in Lambertville, New Jersey to Albert Joseph and Ella Elizabeth (nee Wyckoff) Cioppi. Nick grew up in Lambertville where he attended Trenton Catholic Boys High School, and Saint Charles Seminary in Baltimore Maryland. He continued his collegiate education at Villanova and Rutgers University.

He started his career at G.A.F. Industries in New Jersey and Tosco Oil in California as a Systems Analyst. His love of woodworking and whittling and making things with his hands inspired him to successfully develop an art and framing business, A Frame of Mine, with his wife, JoAnne, for 20 years in Bakersfield, California prior to retiring in Sun City West, Arizona in 2008.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, JoAnne (nee Pappalardo), and five daughters: Debrah and Jerry Moonan; Donna and Al Schwerin; Caren and Sam Myers; Carrie and Jim Moore; and Pamela and Randy Collins. He will also be missed by 8 wonderful grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Nick is also survived by his sister Terri Yawger (nee Cioppi), many cousins, nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Mass and Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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