Americo "Mike" Ciani

Ciani, Americo (Meg/Mike) J.--- passed away on March 2, 2018 at the age of 94 of natural causes. He was the beloved husband of the late Pauline Nasta Ciani, loving father to Susan and her husband, Lee Wallin, cherished Grandfather (Papa) to Eric, Steven and his wife Stephanie, Lisa and her husband Matthew Geiss, and adored Great Papa of Miles Wallin. Mike was born in Bronx, NY in a small two bedroom 2 family house to Lorenza Delia Ciani and Guiseppi Ciani. His close knit family grew to seven children, one brother and five sisters. In 1943 he enlisted and proudly served in World War II in the U.S. Coast Guard. He served as a Motor Machine Mate/Fireman aboard the Destroyer Escort USS Vance repairing diesel engines and desalination machines. When ordered to battle stations his post was to report to the gun on deck. After the war he worked as a Building Superintendent for the NYC Housing Authority. In 1967, he and his loving wife and daughter moved to Cresskill, NJ. Mike was vibrant and living independently until his passing. As a father, he had a simple lifestyle, was funny, kind, proud and grateful for everything. He especially appreciated good Italian meals prepared for him to take home. He doted on his grandchildren throughout their childhood. He consistently attended his grandchildren’s sporting games, award ceremonies, scouting ceremonies, celebrations, and most importantly, weekly Sunday dinners. Before his passing, Mike was able to welcome the newest member of the family, Great Grandson, Miles. Mike’s hobbies were watching sports, maintaining his 1996 Volvo, playing golf and going to the horse race track. The Viewing will be on Thursday March 8, 2018 from 1 PM until 4 PM and 7 PM until 9 PM. A service will be held at Barrett’s on Thursday at 8:30PM . The procession will leave Barrett’s for the internment on Friday March 9, 2018 at 11AM heading to the Tappan Reformed Church Cemetery in Tappan, New York, 32 Old Tappan Rd, Tappan, NY 10983 In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to these two causes that were close to his heart. • NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital Department of Pediatric Cardiology http://give.nyp.org/site/TR?px=1034378&fr_id=1080&pg=personal • Villa Marie Claire Hospice Home www.villamarieclaire.org “Ways to Give” tab Or Villa Marie Claire 718 Teaneck Road Teaneck, NJ 07666 Phone: 201-833-3105