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Richard Chianese Obituary
Richard Paul Chianese, Sr. age 90 passed peacefully on Thursday December 22, 2011 at home surrounded in love by his family. Born in Mt. Vernon, NY on January 29, 1921 to Olimpia DeRosa and Antonio Chianese. Although born in the United States, Richard's mother was pregnant with him during her voyage to America. Richard married Carmela D'Aquanni on September 2, 1946 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Mt. Vernon NY. He was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandpa, PopPop, and uncle. Richard was predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years, Carmela, and is survived by his children, Annette (Phil) Kiamie, Richard Jr. (Betty Ann) Chianese, Peter (Lois) Chianese, Robert (Lucy) Chianese, Olympia (Dean) Koclanes, Mary Elizabeth (Michael) Mastrangelo, Carolyn (Gennaro) Sepe and John (Cecelia) Chianese, 21 grandchildren and spouses, five great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. He is pre-deceased by his parents, his sister, Theresa Merigliano and brothers, Mauro, Nicholas, Domenick, Silvio and Alfred. Richard graduated A.B. Davis High School. He served in the US Army Signal Corps during World War II and was awarded the Bronze Arrowhead. His career was in the foundry industry beginning with Triboro Foundry and concluding with Westchester Casting. Together with his wife Carmela, he was a founding member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and served as Parish Trustee for over 13 years and sang in the Church Choir. He was an avid and accomplished golfer and gardener. Richard was a true renaissance man, known to many for his sketching and watercolors as well as song writing and piano playing. Visiting hours will be held at the Pelham Funeral Home, Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Tuesday at 11 am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Calvary Hospice, 1740 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10451.
Pelham Funeral Home, Inc.
64 Lincoln Avenue
Pelham, New York 10803
914-738-1060
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for Richard Chianese
December 27, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the Chianese
family. We had the deepest respect for
Richard and now he is with his beloved
Carmella.
Marilyn and Jerry Gagnon
Mark & Linda Maffia
December 27, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 26, 2011
so sorry for your loss, my prayers to you all, pat murphy
Marty Power
December 26, 2011
To Rich Jr and family
I'm very sorry to read about your fathers passing. I remember the many times that we had golfing along with Eddie Fusco.They taught us a few things on the course and we always had a good time. He was a gentleman and he will be missed. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
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December 24, 2011
To all the family:
My sympathy on your loss. I have nothing but wonderful memories of both your father and mother. I'll offer Mass for him and for you.
(Msgr.) Hugh Curran
Celia & John Chianese
December 24, 2011
We will miss you, Dad. Forever in our hearts.
Paul & Peggy Chianese
December 24, 2011
Cousins,
We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Ridchard is with Aunt Carmela now. We miss them both. Our prayers are with you.
Melissa Sepe
December 24, 2011
Thinking of you Grandpa
Melissa Sepe
December 24, 2011
Grandpa, We love you and miss you dearly. We are comforted by knowing you are with grandma to take care of you and feed you a delicious meal this Christmas.We will never forget all the fantastic memories with you, especially summer 2011 in the Hamptons.Love you forever, Melissa
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