John Angelo Cifarelli Sr., 73, of Warwick, Rhode Island, formerly of East Haven, CT, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, New London. He was born in New Haven on March 27, 1948 and was the son of the late Adolph and Marguerite Tarquino Cifarelli. John was the owner and operator of JC Classic Restorations for many years. He enjoyed working on antique cars, trucks, and tractors, attending car shows, and spending time with friends and family. John thoroughly enjoyed a good laugh, mostly at the expense of others. He was loved by all who knew him, he was a caring father and devoted friend. He enjoyed spending time and being there for his family whenever they needed him, he loved them all unconditionally. Beloved father of John (Laura) Cifarelli Jr., Marc Cifarelli and Kallie Cifarelli. Brother of Marie “Cookie” (Donnie) Hansen, Joann McGilton, Peggy Arnone, Susan Cifarelli, Adolph (Shanta) Cifarelli and the late Joseph Cifarelli. Also survived by his loving and devoted dog Ferris. Predeceased by his brother-in-laws Frank Farrell and Billy McGilton
The visiting hours will be Wednesday, Dec. 29th at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue from 4 to 8 PM. Family and friends are invited to go directly to Saint Pio of Pietrelcina at Church of Our Lady of Pompeii, 355 Foxon Road, East Haven on Thursday morning, Dec. 30th at 10:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in All Saints Cemetery.
Pops you wear amazing friend also their for us all at Garage could talk hrs with you and i always waited for my burger King coupons for lunch.. see you again pops one day. My deepest sympathy to the entire family Rest in peace pops.
John,
It’s with such deep sorrow that I learned of the passing of your dad. This is truly a tough time of the year to lose a loved one, but know in your heart that he taught you well. He may be gone, be you have so many memories of Pops to cherish and remember. On behalf of my wife Mary and I, we would like to send our condolences and love to you and the family!
John,
You are and WILL ALWAYS BE AN AMAZING soul and friend. I enjoyed our many talks, your smile and sense of humor and ADMIRED YOUR selfless love for your family ( always so proud of ALL 3 of your children and daughter-in-law).
Thank you for being YOU, a good friend!
I will continue to pray and think of you. Until we meet up again, my friend…. Bless you John and Thank You.
Michelle
John you were a good kind caring friend.
I’m going to miss our long converstions about friends, your kids and how proud you were of them. My sincere sympathy and prayers are with your children and family. Rest in peace dear friend. Hope we meet again some day
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very sad time. God Bless.
You will be very missed. Sending my prayers to your family. You were a great person. I thank Richard Valentino for having us chat on fb. Sorry I never met you in person but I know from chatting with you you were an awesome person!!
Big John – We were so blessed to have you as an irreplaceable part of our extended family when our children married. Fran & I both cherished the relationships we had with you and the entire Cifarelli family. Our memories of so many wonderful events we shared will last us a lifetime and will forever be shared and cherished. Rest in peace my friend. We miss you now and forever. Love, Jeff & Fran
So very sorry for the passing of John , In the short time I have known him I can see he was loved by so many Such a kind man
Sending my deepest condolences to all of Johns family and friends
God Bless you all 🙏🏼🙏🏼
It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of Big Johnny. He was always such a fun and caring person. We especially enjoyed his natural way of breaking them off and political opinions. It was our privilege to call him our friend. Our deepest condolences go out to the entire Cifarelli family, who we have called our own family for many years. Rest in Eternal peace Big Johnny. With much love and respect, Craig & Frances Ferrie
Johnny you are with Daddy .Mommy, Joey and Donnie till we met again. Johnny.Marc,Kallie and Laura my heart breaks for you a fathers loss is one thing you never get over just know he is always by your side. Love you Aunt Peggy
Dear Marc, John. & Kallie-
So very sorry to hear of “Big John’s” passing. He was a loyal friend, a heckuva mechanic/fixer-upper, and you know, a VERY proud Dad. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Kif and the family….
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. On behalf of myself and my mother Mary Jasudowicz our deepest sympathies go out to your family. My father Thomas Jasudowicz always spoke so fondly of him growing up, all of the stories were so nice to hear and when my father passed he was there for it all! Such a kind spirit and awesome dude!! He will be missed!!! Hope he’s up there with my dad and all the old time grease monkeys that have been taken too soon sharing coffees and bullsh$&ing!!
Much Love and Prayers,
The Who’s