1921
Louis
2008
Louis A. Ceci, Sr.
October 31, 1921 — October 31, 2008
Mr. Louis A. Ceci, Sr., age 87, of Lafayette Ave.,Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, October 31, 2008, at his residence.
Born in Bethlehem, Pa. he was the son of the late Abramo and Lucy (Narducci) Ceci.
Lou owned and operated State Farm Insurance of Tamaqua for over 45 years, retiring in 1989.
A 1939 Coaldale High School graduate, Lou attended McCann's School of Business after graduation. A WWII Navy veteran. he belonged to the Tamaqua Legion, and AMVETS.
A member of the Tamaqua Lions, he was awarded the Melvin Jones Fellowship.
Lou, was a member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Tamaqua, where he was a member of the Holy Name Society, Menof Malvern, and also a member of the Tamaqua Knights of Columbus, Father Henry Baker Lodge, 4th degree knight.
A past President of the Tamaqua School Board, holding that position in 1962 while the football team won the State Title.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Mrs. Mildred T. (Apanavage) Ceci;
Six Daughters,
Janice A. (Ceci), wife of Michael Mazur of Tamaqua, Pa.
Nancy L. (Ceci), wife of David Reed of Andreas, Pa.
Carol A. (Ceci), wife of Daniel Gould of Schnecksville, Pa.
Theresa R. "Terri" (Ceci), wife of Michael Miorelli of Allentown, Pa.
Patricia A. (Ceci), wife of Larry Sheaffer of Hummelstown, Pa.
Donna M. (Ceci)., wife of Arthur D. Fuehrer of Zion Grove, Pa.
Two Sons,
Louis A. Ceci, Jr. & wife, Michelle of Tamaqua, Pa.
David A. Ceci of New Tripoli, Pa.
One Sister,
Dolores Carnevalino of Philadelphia, Pa.
Twenty Two grandchildren
Three great-grandchildren
Preceded in death by brothers, Daniel, and Anthony.
Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa.,.
Friends may call Monday evening November 3, 2008, from 6 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home, with the Holy Name Society holding services at 7:30 PM.
Mass of Christian Burial, Rev. William Linkchorst officiating 10 o'clock AM, Tuesday November 04, 2008 from SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pa.
Interment will be at Sky-View Memorial Park in Tamaqua, Pa.
Mass cards or Memorials to SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. or Lion's Charities P.O. Box 14 Tamaqua, Pa. 18252
Online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born in Bethlehem, Pa. he was the son of the late Abramo and Lucy (Narducci) Ceci.
Lou owned and operated State Farm Insurance of Tamaqua for over 45 years, retiring in 1989.
A 1939 Coaldale High School graduate, Lou attended McCann's School of Business after graduation. A WWII Navy veteran. he belonged to the Tamaqua Legion, and AMVETS.
A member of the Tamaqua Lions, he was awarded the Melvin Jones Fellowship.
Lou, was a member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Tamaqua, where he was a member of the Holy Name Society, Menof Malvern, and also a member of the Tamaqua Knights of Columbus, Father Henry Baker Lodge, 4th degree knight.
A past President of the Tamaqua School Board, holding that position in 1962 while the football team won the State Title.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Mrs. Mildred T. (Apanavage) Ceci;
Six Daughters,
Janice A. (Ceci), wife of Michael Mazur of Tamaqua, Pa.
Nancy L. (Ceci), wife of David Reed of Andreas, Pa.
Carol A. (Ceci), wife of Daniel Gould of Schnecksville, Pa.
Theresa R. "Terri" (Ceci), wife of Michael Miorelli of Allentown, Pa.
Patricia A. (Ceci), wife of Larry Sheaffer of Hummelstown, Pa.
Donna M. (Ceci)., wife of Arthur D. Fuehrer of Zion Grove, Pa.
Two Sons,
Louis A. Ceci, Jr. & wife, Michelle of Tamaqua, Pa.
David A. Ceci of New Tripoli, Pa.
One Sister,
Dolores Carnevalino of Philadelphia, Pa.
Twenty Two grandchildren
Three great-grandchildren
Preceded in death by brothers, Daniel, and Anthony.
Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa.,.
Friends may call Monday evening November 3, 2008, from 6 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home, with the Holy Name Society holding services at 7:30 PM.
Mass of Christian Burial, Rev. William Linkchorst officiating 10 o'clock AM, Tuesday November 04, 2008 from SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pa.
Interment will be at Sky-View Memorial Park in Tamaqua, Pa.
Mass cards or Memorials to SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. or Lion's Charities P.O. Box 14 Tamaqua, Pa. 18252
Online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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