Yonkers, NY – Richard J. Ciampi, Sr. passed away at the age of 88 on March 12, 2025. He was just two months shy of 89 and he was married to the love of his life, Julia (Judy) Ciampi, for 67 of those years. He was born in Mount Vernon, New York to Basil and Mary Ciampi and worked at V. Ciampi & Son, Inc. before his retirement. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Julie Ciampi and Richard J. Ciampi, Jr., and his grandchildren Renata, Julia, and Richie Ciampi. He was predeceased by his son Robert, granddaughter Robin, and daughter-in-law Rohini Ciampi (Richard). In retirement, “Papa” could be found cooking pizza frites, macaroni and meatballs, pizza, stuffed peppers, zuppa di pesce, and other Italian dishes especially on Christmas Eve. He was named the “Stromboli King” by his grandchildren sometime in 2017 or 2018. He will always be remembered as a family man. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Scarsdale, NY. Interment will follow. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Mass: 10 am, Saturday, March 29, 2024 at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Scarsdale
Interment to Follow: Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale
In Lieu of Flowers: Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital
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Rosalie Dalena says
March 28, 2025 at 10:45 amDear Judy,
I’m so sorry to hear about Richie. My thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Rosalie Dalena says
March 28, 2025 at 10:48 amDear Judy,
I’m so sorry to hear about Richie. Just want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Alex Costa says
April 1, 2025 at 11:42 amDear Ciampi’s, my deepest condolences. Mr . Ciampi Was a great guy and will be missed.