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Joseph Ciampi Obituary
WYOMING — Joseph Louis Ciampi, 47, of Wyoming, son of Lou and Marianne Ciampi of West Pittson, passed away peacefully at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, surrounded by his family.
Joe was born on Jan. 14, 1968, and graduated from Wyoming Area Catholic School and Wyoming Area High School. He retired from the Luzerne County Correctional Facility. Joe was currently employed by Linde Corporation as a safety director.
Joey or "Cooch," as he was known to so many, truly loved life. He was a real outdoorsman who took his pride and joy and only son, Blaise, everywhere he went. If he was not hunting or fishing, you could find him cooking up something wonderful in his kitchen.
His fun-loving way and quick wit will be remembered by many. He could tell the same story and make you laugh to tears every time.
Joe will be sorely missed by all of his family and friends.
Joey is survived, in addition to his parents, by his wife, Ellen; beloved son, Blaise; and his canine companion, Scrappy. He is also survived by his siblings, Lou Jr. and his wife, Lisa, Michelle and her husband, Joe Reilly, and Jimmy and his girlfriend, Audra. His brother-in-law, Joseph Szymasek and his wife, Chris, also survive him; along with many aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as his nieces and nephews who loved him so much.
Joe's family thanks Dr. Patrick Kerrigan for his kindness and care and the nursing staff at Wilkes Barre General Hospital who cared for him.
A celebration of Joe's life will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in Immaculate Conception Church, Corpus Christi Parish, 605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston. There will be no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers or food, a donation can be made to the Blaise Ciampi Education Fund and would be greatly appreciated. It can be mailed to M&T Bank, Midway Shopping Center, 1066 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, PA 18644.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony Recupero Funeral Home, West Pittston.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Ciampi
March 28, 2015
Dear Lou& Maryann & family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Joe was a great fun loving person. I know he will be missed by all who loved him. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Sandy & Toni Scalzo
Nicholas Baloga
March 19, 2015
Sorry for the loss of Joe. Known him forever and he was a great guy. The Baloga family sends condolences to the entire Chiampi family. God Bless and God speed.
Peggy Grady
March 15, 2015
I am so sorry about Joes passing.I knew him since we were small children at Immaculate Conception and on through the years.He always made me laugh, My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family,R.I.P.Joe
March 15, 2015
Very sorry for your loss Joe was a great guy & loved his family and friends very much hopefully we can all find the happiness Joe had for his life rip brother
Charlie Smith and Carleen Kendig
March 13, 2015
May you rest in peace. We had some good times together. Laugh, yea did a lot of that. Your friendship will be treasured in my life, until we meet again. Our thoughts and prayers are with your wife, son and your family. May God Bless.
Jerry Dittamore
March 13, 2015
Joe my friend,sorry you have passed, but I'm glad to have known you along the way.
Patrick Ward
March 12, 2015
Very sorry
Andrea Meyers (Wierbowski)
March 11, 2015
Please accept my sympathy on the loss of Joe. I went to high school with Joe and always loved his sense of humor and life of the party presence. I will never forget his great jokes, big smile, and friendly personality to everyone.
Rose ann Paradis
March 10, 2015
Ellen and Blaise, so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine how devastated you must feel. Both of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Pechulis
March 10, 2015
So sorry for your loss. I met Joe while working in Laceyville. He always talked about his son and family and how much they meant to him. God Bless you all at this time and know that he is at peace. The Pechulis Family
Lisa DeAngelo
March 10, 2015
Deepest sympathy and loving prayers being sent to the entire Ciampi family on your loss.
Lisa and Nick DeAngelo and family
Rich Yanalis
March 10, 2015
Ellen & Blaise,
There are no words I can say to ease the grief you are feeling right now. My thoughts and prayers are with the both of you and the entire Ciampi family. God bless you all
March 9, 2015
Ellen & Blaise:
I am so sorry for your loss, I could not believe it! When I would come for my nail appointment he would always make me laugh! And we would talk about food. He was a great guy.
Rosemary Frati
Chad Dysart
March 9, 2015
You should have been born in Dixie. Great guy without a match: big heart. Thanks for those great teen years..Ill see you when I get there "Cooch".
MaryClaire Donnelly
March 9, 2015
My deepest
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Joey.My thoughts and Prayers are with you.
MaryClaire Donnelly
Tony. Kathy Rubino
March 9, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Such a tight and close family. Thinking of u at this difficult time.
Tony and Kathy Rubino
God bless
The Griffins
March 9, 2015
No words of comfort can ever ease the suffering of loosing a son, sibling, father or husband. All you can do is hold fast to the many happy memories and remember the best of times. Eventually the pain will subside and the goofy, funny, happy go lucky person that Joey was will remain with you forever.
sam liguori
March 9, 2015
sandy and i send our love and prayers to the entire ciampi family..may joseph rest in peace...sam and sandy liguori forty fort,pa.
DawnMarie (Griglock) & Matt Crake
March 9, 2015
Words cannot express our sympathy on hearing of Joe's passing. Please know that we will keep you all in our prayers.
Andy Vitek
March 9, 2015
The Ciampi family is in our thoughts and prayers.
gail naab
March 9, 2015
To the entire Ciampi family: We are so, so sorry for your extreme loss. He will always be in our thoughts and memories as an excpetional person and cousin.
Roger & Delza Croteau
March 9, 2015
Keeping the Ciampi family in our thoughts and prayers !! RIP Cooch
Pudgy Raymond
March 9, 2015
To the Ciampi family, I am so sorry for your loss.
March 9, 2015
We are Deeply Saddened to hear of your Loss. Our thoughts are with you. Steven,Laura,Samantha,Matt(Jeanmarie)
Marcia Frank
March 9, 2015
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Joe. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Hal and Jean Flack
March 9, 2015
To the Ciampi Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thougts and prayers go out to you in this difficult time. May he rest in peace in the arms of the Lord.
Terry & Mary Lou Cavanaugh
March 9, 2015
We are very sorry for your loss.
Mike Dudeck
March 9, 2015
So sorry for your lose . Your family is in my prayers .....
Daniel Willis
March 9, 2015
So sorry for your loss, Joe was a great guy and one the greatest friends anyone could ask for. Praying for the comfort and security for the loved ones left to cherish the memories of a great man.
sabina blanchard
March 9, 2015
Ellen & Blaise,
I can't even believe I am writing this. My heart is heavy and words cannot express how sorry and sad we are to hear the one and only Joe is gone. Hard on the outside but so soft on the inside. Always there for a party or when things were bad he would be the one to say I'm here what can I do. Joe, Port Bay has lost a legend and you will be missed. Our love and prayers to Ellen and Blaise. Brian, Sabina and The twins
March 9, 2015
Very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. There was definitely never a dull moment when Joe was around. He will be greatly missed. Sending thoughts and prayers for the days ahead.
DeAngelo Family, Exeter
March 8, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to your entire family. Jim and Dorothy Larson
March 8, 2015
Rest in Peace Joe. Prayers to the Ciampi family.
Ray and Dee Calabrese
March 8, 2015
Please accept our sincere and heartfelt sympathy.
carrie jackson
March 8, 2015
So sorry for your loss..
Liz Dwyer
March 8, 2015
Juker. Perfect picture of you, you were either laughing or laughing at someone.You made the most boring things into a circus.The world has lost one amazing person. You will never be forgotten by me,you were a ray of light in this world of miserable people.The Woodland's broad,LIZ. I believe you're in a better place than us, and probably changing that world as they know it,as you did here. Thanks for some of the most hilarious and memorable times of my life.
Bill Beecham
March 8, 2015
Sorry for your loss
CHRIS PALERMO
March 8, 2015
So very sorry for your loss.My prayers go to you and your family from Moses Taylor Hospital your friend Chrissy PALERMO
Helene & Joe Newcomb and Family
March 8, 2015
To the Ciampi Family: So sorry to hear of the passing of Joe. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this time of grief. God Bless You.
Helene & Joe Newcomb and Family
Pitman, New Jersey
Joan&John Gorel
March 8, 2015
To the Ciampi family our dearest sympathies.My children and our entire family enjoyed his company so much. He had the greatest sense of humor. He will be missed. Stay strong.Prayers sent.
kimberly Thomas
March 8, 2015
prayers go to your family, you will be missed!
Bob Blaskiewicz
March 8, 2015
So sorry to hear of the loss of Joe...enjoyed a few good archery hunts at the farm with Joe. Thoughts and prayers to his family during this difficult time.
Sokach-Minnick family
March 8, 2015
Our deepest condolences to the entire Ciampi family. Prayers to all.
March 8, 2015
To the entire Ciampi family, I am so very sorry on hearing the passing of Joe. I will cherish all of the great times we had together . My prayers are with you and God Bless...Greg & Kathy Hall
March 8, 2015
so sorry for your loss
March 8, 2015
Always in our thoughts and Prayers
Love
Terry Bonsavage Baltes
Aunt Debbie Bognatz
March 8, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss and what a huge loss it is to everyone. I will keep you all in my prayers. I could not put into words what Joe meant to me. Such a presence in my life and everyone who knew him. I believe with all my heart that Joe is with his beloved Uncle Eddie. Love to the entire family. God Bless.
Jane Jones
March 8, 2015
To Michelle and family
So very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy.
Kory Lyn Angeli
March 8, 2015
We are very saddened with the passing of Cooch. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
Love
The Angeli family
Paul, Kory Lyn, PJ and Nina
Tim & Sarah Cook
March 7, 2015
Our sincerest condolences to all of the family. When I was young, big cousin Joe took me out fishing on Bass Lake. He caught all the fish and told me when we go back into shore, that we'll tell everyone I caught them all. That's the Joe I'll always remember. A wonderful guy with a huge heart! Our family misses you. Love Tim & Sarah Cook and Family
March 7, 2015
TO ALL THE FAMALEY OF COOCCH. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. TODAY IS 3-7-15 I JUST FOUND OUT. RIP MY FRIEND... ONE HALL AVA FISHIN BUDDY!!!! RIP MY FRIEND!!! CAPT. VITO.
Joseph & Deborah Sellitto
March 7, 2015
To the Ciampi Family: Please accept our deepest sympathy. May Joe rest in peace.
Kevin Keleher
March 7, 2015
My thoughts an prayers to the Ciampi family on your loss. I'm truly saddened by the passing of Joe. Whenever I think of Joe I have to laugh. GOD bless you Joe!!
Tara Cook
March 7, 2015
Cheryl Karcutskie-Liples
March 7, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
John and Charlene Cocco
March 7, 2015
Our love and prayers going out to the Ciampi family. Cooch was a great one of a kind guy! And will be missed.
David Hurlbut
March 7, 2015
We will never forget the fun we had with Joe at Bass Lake in Canada when he and Ed Liberski would come to the camp next to ours for a week each year. Great memories. David and Donna Hurlbut, Craig and Jaime. Condolences to the Ciampi Family
March 7, 2015
So sorry to hear about the liss of Joe. He was a very kind & funny person. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughg & prayers go out the entire Ciampi family. Lou & Kim Randazzo & the entire West Side Bait family
March 7, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Joe was a very kind and funny person. Our prayers and thoughts are with your entire family. Lou & Kim Randazzo & the entie West Side Bait family
Yogi & Diane (Letinski) Laiuvara
March 7, 2015
So very Sorry to hear of Joey's passing. We send our sincerest sympathies, prayers and Love.
Fr. Paul McDonnell
March 7, 2015
To all of you, my deepest sympathy and prayers with Joe's loss at such a young age. I will offer Mass for him tomorrow morning (Sunday) at 11:00 at our Shrine of St. Joseph, here in Santa Cruz. Rest in peace, Joe, and comfort to all of you, such a beautiful family that you always made me feel a part of over the many years!
Joseph and Rebecca Mordent
March 7, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ciampi family, our hearts were blessed to have Joey in our lives. He was a wonderful,loving cousin.Its wasn't much that our paths crossed but when they did it was a fun filled day and laughter always filled our hearts. Joey you will be missed and with us always in our memories. RIP our dear cousin and friend.
BethAnn Delaney
March 7, 2015
Sending peaceful and healing thoughts to all family members.
God will take good care of him.
March 7, 2015
RIP Joe, from Chuck
Gordon & Loretta Jungbluth
March 7, 2015
Sending our thoughts and prayers to all the family during this sad time. Will always remember Joey's love of life and fishing. He, Ed and my dad shared many fun times together at Penn Lake.
Extending our deepest sympathy to all the family. Wish we could be there for support.
Bonny Mannello
March 7, 2015
Our condolences to the "Boss", Marianne and the entire Ciampi Family...Cooch was a ray of sunshine, he will be sadly missed..wishing you comfort and prayers...love you guys, The Mannello's
Jim McDermott
March 7, 2015
I last saw Cooch, Labor Day weekend. I haven't laughed that hard since. Quick wit, unabashed story telling; the world lost an amazing character and my heart goes out to all the Ciampi's.
Louis Sebatian
March 7, 2015
Here's to you Cooch rest in peace..May the love and compassion of our Lord Jseus Christ guide you home to his loving arms. Payers to the entire Campi family
Tom Ciampi
March 7, 2015
To the entire Ciampi Family- From Linda and I our deepest sympathies.His passing has left a hole in many hearts.
David Pasqua
March 7, 2015
To the Ciampi family, My deepest condolences on the passing of Joe. God bless you all. You are in my prayers
March 7, 2015
To the Ciampi family, so sorry to hear of the loss of Joseph, our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family. John & Jean Murray.
Kelly and Stefani (Blaise classmate) Schell
March 7, 2015
Thoughts and prayers sent to the Ciampi family at such a sorrowful time. May you find comfort in the memory of your loved one.
Jeff McAfee
March 7, 2015
Lou and Ciampi family
I am so sorry for your loss.
JACK GILL
March 7, 2015
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS JOE WAS A GREAT GUY.
March 7, 2015
Lou, Marianne and family,
My heart goes out to you on hearing of Joey's passing. I will always remember his infectious personality and love of life.
You are all in my prayers.
Coach Marranca, Florida
Shaon Rostock Zabresky
March 7, 2015
Marianne, Lou and family,
I am so sorry to hear the sad news of Joe's passing. There are no words of comfort that can be spoken at this time, but please know my payers are with all of you. I will always remember his smile and wonderful sense of humor.
Sharon Argo
March 7, 2015
To the Ciampi family. I am at a loss for words to convey how deeply sorry I am for your loss.
March 7, 2015
Marianne, Lou and all the family,
Our heartfelt sympathy to you all in your
sorrow.
Love, Ann Marie, Jack and Families
Augie Piazza
March 7, 2015
Our deepest sympathy,our prayers are with you and your family. Augie & Cory Piazza & Family
Lorri Lechlinski
March 7, 2015
So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.
Sandy Lloyd Giunta
March 7, 2015
We are so sorry and so sad to hear of the passing of Cooch. He was loved by everyone and will sadly and greatly missed by all. Everyone needs a Cooch in there life. I have great memories of Cooch growing up. He was the life of the party and could make anyone laugh! He had a great heart and spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with you and allyour family in this time of need and saddness.
Cindy Gorman
March 7, 2015
My condolences on your loss. May you find comfort during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peggy Reed
March 7, 2015
Ellen and Blaise, we are so deeply sorry for your loss. I was shocked and saddened to know of your loss. Joe was such a great guy. He treated Brendan like a son, and was always so nice to my Dad and I. R.I.P Joe.
Peggy and Brendan Reed
March 7, 2015
Lou and Marianne , we express our sympathy to you. We should never have to bury our children. We will remember. You in our prayers. Biagio and Emma jean Dente. Florida
Jack Kubicki
March 7, 2015
To the Ciampi family
Although we are not able to be with you in person , we have you in our heart and prayers. And we are sending our love to you. Joey will always be in my memories. I am so thankful we connected on the phone a couple weeks ago, We made plans to go fishing this summer.
Love Jack, Susie and the Kubicki children
Love
Nick Genova
March 7, 2015
No words can express to you all our deepest sympathy. Nick & Connie Genova & Family.
Sandy Sylvester
March 7, 2015
What an awesome person, I'm in tears hearing about this. Both Joe and Ellen are great people, so nice and very funloving. One of a kind.
God bless you Ellen and Blaise.!!!!
I can't believe Joe won't be yelling my name as I run by the house anymore.
Prayers to the Ciampi Family
March 7, 2015
Lou, Marianne,family. My heart bleeds with yours. Bobby White Sr. Bushnell Florida.
Bill Trimblett
March 7, 2015
RIP "COOCH"....Ill never forget saying to you when I passed your Training course at the prison 8 years ago, "If you told me that "COOCH" would teach me anything, I'd call you Crazy"....WEll my Friend, You taught me a BUNCH and I Thank you for that...RIP Brother!!!
Jeff Snyder
March 7, 2015
Sending thoughts and Prayers in your time of loss
Susan Liberski
March 7, 2015
God bless Joey and the entire Ciampi family . Hope there are tight lines and blue skies in Heaven. We love you.
Bill Stout
March 7, 2015
Joe you were my friend for a long time. I remember when you used to patrol with me when I was working as a police officer I'm going to really miss you my friend rest in peace
mark kimsel
March 7, 2015
its been real my friend,we had some good times and yes you are one funny guy.i just hope you have found peace now and can continue to look down on all of us but especially your family and that great son of yours that i know you loved very much.....R.I.P.,buddy you will be sadly missed.
Tony Chairge
March 7, 2015
Rip My friend
March 7, 2015
i met joe 3 weeks ago... we had a long talk about things we enjoy in life... we were gonna wait till spring to talk on the phone about going out and 'put some holes in the paper' i guess i'll wait till i see joe up yonder....see ya later brother...love ya.....mike biga...take care joe's kin.....
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