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Nicholas Cioffi Obituary

Cioffi, Nicholas L. Jr. AVERILL PARK Nicholas L. Cioffi Jr., 64 of Averill Park, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Nick was born in Troy to the late Nicholas L. Cioffi Sr. and Catherine Japour Cioffi. Nick is survived by his wife, Jean Daly Cioffi, and his sons, Nicholas Cioffi III and Anthony Cioffi. Also survived by his siblings, Mary Kay (Robert) Brown and Thomas (Maribeth) Cioffi; and several brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and faithful canine companions, Willy and Champ. Nick was a graduate of Lansingburgh High School and the College of St. Rose. He retired from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, as a child protective specialist 1. After his retirement, he worked part time at Testos' Restaurant in Lansingburgh. Nick loved to follow his son's baseball careers from high school through college. He coached his son's little league teams and CYO basketball. Nick also enjoyed going to the track and OTB. He took so much pride in his garden making sure to grow the biggest cucumber in the neighborhood. Every night, Nick loved to watch TV with his buddy Champ. Family and friends are welcomed to St. Henry's Church, Averill Park on Friday, June 10, from 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. A memorial Mass will follow in the church at 11 a.m. Please visit www.mcloughlinmason.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union on May 22, 2022.

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Robin Farrell

September 11, 2022

I just found out about Nick´s passing. I am heartbroken to hear this. He was a good friend to my brother James (Bobby) Matthews. My heart goes out to his family. RIP Nick

Kenedi Cookingham

June 7, 2022

I worked with Nick at Child Protective Services. This is a big loss. Very sad. He was so very kind, funny and always happy. My thoughts are with you.

Kenedi Cookingham

Don Fane

May 27, 2022

Please accept our sympathy from the Fane family. I have many fond memories of Nick from the Burgh.
Sincerely Don Fane

Julia Hickok

May 23, 2022

Dear Nick and family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your dad! My thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom and brother during this incredibly difficult time ! May you find peace knowing he is resting peacefully!

gary and greg morgan

May 22, 2022

Dear Mary Kay , Tom and Family ----- Our sincere condolences to you. We will always remember the fun times we had in the neighborhood with Nick and your family. May he rest in peace.

Brad Adams, And Charlie

May 22, 2022

To the Cioffi family - so very sorry for your loss! We have many memories of South Troy Dodgers and you being the most friendly and outgoing person to my brother and I! You were always smiling and so very nice to Charlie - we will never forget that! May you Rest In Peace!
Brad Adams and Charlie

Arnold Greenberg

May 22, 2022

Sincere sympathy to the family

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Jun

10

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Henry's Church

Averill Park, NY

Jun

10

Memorial Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Henry's Church

Averill Park, NY

Funeral services provided by:

McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home

8 109th Street, Troy, NY 12182

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