Obituary of Joseph S Cianciolo

Joseph S. Cianciolo (Joe) passed away April 3, 2023 in the company of his family. Joe is the beloved husband of Margaret Cianciolo (nee Csoma) for 63 years, loving father of Kathy Cianciolo, Joe Cianciolo (Lisa Cianciolo, nee Myers), Karen Hopkins nee Cianciolo (Jay Hopkins), and grandfather of Jamie Hopkins, Ian Hopkins (Emily Hopkins, nee Perez), Kelley Hopkins, Madison Cianciolo, Nikki Cianciolo, and Karenna Cianciolo.

Joe loved to travel, taking his young family on road trips every summer. After retirement, he and his wife Marge travelled the world. Their favorite destinations were Hawaii, Hungary, Italy, Poland, and Australia. Participating in a papal audience and receiving the papal blessing, Italy held a special place in their hearts. When not traveling, Joe enjoyed the camaraderie and social functions of the Order of Elks and the Eagles Lodge.

Visitation and church services will be held Monday, April 17, 2023, at Our Lady of the Sun Catholic Church, 12546 W. Peoria Ave., El Mirage, AZ. Visitation will be held between 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., followed by the rosary and mass beginning at 10:00 a.m. This is a Roman Catholic Pre-Vatican II church and appropriate attire is required. Please visit the church’s website (https://www.ourladyofthesun.com/general-8) for details. Burial will be at Sunland Memorial Park and Mortuary, 15826 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ at approximately 12:00 p.m. After the services, the family invites you to a celebration of life reception at Sunland Memorial Park and Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial contributions to a charity of your choice.