Obituary of Orlando J. Ciotoli

Orlando Ciotoli, of Endicott, passed away on December 20, 2014 at the age of 86. He was born August 3, 1928 in Endicott, New York. He is survived by his six children, Mark, Jeri (Jeffery) Bush, James, Jane, Daniel (Claire) and Lorraine (Michael) Thompson; five grandchildren, Kristin Snyder (Burt) Snyder, Katy Bush, Matthew Bush, Christopher Ciotoli (Danielle), and Daniel Ciotoli (Catherine); and one great-grandson, Benjamin. He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Dolores Ciotoli and parents, Anthony and Giacinta Ciotoli. He is survived by his brother Anthony, and sisters Angelina Conti and Teresa Mrva. Orlando and his wife, Dolly, enjoyed nothing more than being surrounded by family and friends during the holidays, which they hosted at their home throughout their long and loving marriage. Those holidays, filled with laughter, were a source of great joy for many, many years. Orlando will be remembered for his warmth, generosity, and wisdom. Orlando was a respected business man, who believed in investing in himself and always trying new things, which he did his entire life. Over the years, he owned a coal business, an oil business and The Cider Mill. He operated The Cider Mill for many years, always expanding, tinkering, and rebuilding to make it better than the year before. He was proud of the part it plays in the lives of its customers and the community, especially the joy it brings children. He was a life-long resident of Endicott and a graduate of Union-Endicott High School. He was a member of The Rotary Club, The Holy Name Society of Saint Anthony's, and many other organizations over the years. The many memories from the Ciotoli home on South Nanticoke will be cherished by everyone who visited Orlando and Dolly. Viewing will be at St. Anthony Church Tuesday, December 23, 2014 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, immediately followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Anthony's. He will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery. The family would like to thank the Wilson Memorial Hospital's Cardiac Care Unit. Also appreciation for the visit by Fr. Bebel. The family would like friends and family to consider a donation to the Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome, 1 Clubhouse Road, Endicott, NY or a food donation to Saint Anthony's Food Pantry 906 Jenkins Street, Endicott, NY.