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Verlie Ciriello Obituary
Words can never express what is in the depths of the heart at these times of loss and transition, but today a great woman left us and she will be missed.
Pat Ciriello lived life to the fullest. Her greatest joys were her family, especially her grandchildren, her friends, family vacations at Nags Head, N.C., her travels to exotic lands, and traveling with her childhood friends. She also loved storytelling and was known as "Grandma Pat" where she read stories twice a week to inner city school children through "Seeds of Change Tutoring."
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Edna and Verlin Jenkins; sisters, Betty Jenkins and Janet Barrigar; second husband, Frank Ciriello and first husband, Dave Chalfant.
She is survived by daughters, Lyn (Bob) Schott, Laura Chalfant, Cheri Chalfant (Brad Miller), Teri (Mat) Raschke, Janet (Alan) Striegel, and Chris Chalfant; grandsons, Leif (Heather) Tescher, Dylan Kirk, Jason Tescher, Winter Chalfant, Michael Striegel and Ben Miller; granddaughters, Kim (Logan Belz) Raschke, Marybeth (Solomon) Gardner, Lauren (Brian Cooper) Raschke, Erin (Aaron Starner) Striegel, Stephanie Striegel; great-grandsons, Evan and Hunter Gardner; cousins, Esther Boice and Rita Meckler; stepchildren, Sr. Maria Ciriello, O.P., Nick (Rosemary) Ciriello, Joe Ciriello; stepgrandsons, Frank (Rosaura) Ciriello, and son, Bernie, Sam (Shannon) Ciriello and daughters, Madeleine and Lindsay; Friends, "The Bridge Club."
Pat graduated with honors from Buchtel High School and The University of Akron where she was noticed in Who's Who, and a member of A-Key, Pierian, and the student council. She was employed at The Akron Board of Education, The Coventry Board of Education, The Summit County Board of Education, The Akron Board of Housing Appeals, The Republican Headquarters, The Summit County Board of Elections, and Keep Akron Beautiful. In addition, Pat volunteered at United Way, The March of Dimes, Deaf Nursery, Meals On Wheels, Alcoholic Clinic, Keep Akron Beautiful and Seeds of Change Tutoring as a Storyteller. She was a member of Fairlawn Country Club, Keep Akron Beautification Board, Witan and was a Phi Mu Sorority Alumni.
Calling hours 4 to 8 Friday at the Ciriello and Carr Fairlawn Chapel, 39 S. Miller Rd., Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 Saturday at St. Hilary Catholic Church. Private interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Hilary Parish for "Seeds of Change Tutoring."
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Memories and Condolences
for Verlie Ciriello
May 20, 2013
My parents, the late Dr. and Mrs. Earl Burgner were long time friends of Verlin and Edna Jenkins. In fact they all went to school together and during the depression dad went with Verlin to collect rent monies. I can still see the four of them sitting on my parents porch having a wonderful time just being together. Of course Verlin and Edna had three girls and then Pat married Dave Chalfant shortly after graduating from Buchtel High School and had six girls. My dad used to tease Verlin because my dad had three grandsons. Well, my dad delivered at least two of Pat and Dave's girls. I remember Betty and Janet and their lovely home on West Exchange Street. I remember dad sitting with Janet at the hospital when she was so ill with diabetes. What a wonderful happy family the Jenkins were.
The last time I saw Pat was at Nancy Parry's funeral and we hugged each other. That is how I want to remember her.
With deepest sympathy to you all.
Judy Burgner Samuelson
Shannon Tomlin
May 3, 2013
To Mrs. Ciriello family my heart goes out to you all, May God Bless and keep you during your time of grief.My children love and will miss Grandma Pat. We loves you all.
Aldona Serrani
May 3, 2013
On behalf of St. Hilary's Surviving Spouse group, our deepest sympathy. We have lost a beautiful person - your Mom.
May 3, 2013
I think of Pat at Papa Joes- the steaming plate of mussels and her beautiful smile. How she made my Father happy for the brief time they enjoyed. Pat jokingly decided she would be my wicked step mother which I embraced but time and drifting prevented this history. Girls, your Mother was so special to me and I will always remember her support after Daddy died.
She was a wonderful lady!
Darlene Branchik -Romito
May 2, 2013
Lynn, Laura, Cheri, Teri, Janet and Chrissie, my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. I have so many memories of being at your home. Your mother had the patience of a saint and a heart of gold. She always took care of all of us when we were there. Cherish all of your memories, I will.
May 2, 2013
Thank you for your steadfast belief in our Holy Roman Catholicism!
Fr. Pietro
May 2, 2013
Lynn and family, so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You were blessed to have had her in your adult lives. May God bless you all
Melissa Jones
Jo Misanko
May 2, 2013
Lyn and family, thoughts and prayers are with you and in the months and days ahead. May you find peace and comfort in the fond memories of your Mom.
Sam and Marilyn Burkhardt
May 1, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and sending prayers.
Sr. Marlene LoGrasso
May 1, 2013
Dear Lyn and family, I send my sympathy and prayers on the death of your mother. I will always remember Pat for her super delicious soups. Even though I cannot come to the funeral I am with you in spirit.
Love and Prayers,
Sr. Marlene
Northlawn Memorial Gardens
May 1, 2013
With deepest sympathy from our staff
God bless you and your family
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