IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Lorraine L.
Ciraolo
February 2, 2022
Lorraine L. Ciraolo, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Sabatino and Immaculata (Quaglia) Giancola.
Lorraine attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On March 2, 1957 she married her beloved husband, Angelo C. Ciraolo at St. Joseph's Church.
Lorraine was employed at Jenss Department Store for many years. She also donated her time to Intandem (formerly Opportunities Unlimited) as a parent advocate and onboard trainer for the new employees.
Lorraine was a devout Catholic and longtime parishioner of Prince of Peace Church, where she served as a Eucharistic minister, and enjoyed spending time at breakfast with her "church family." She also taught Religious Education at the former St. Charles Church.
Lorraine was an excellent cook and baker. She was also a talented dancer and enjoyed line dancing, as well as tap dancing. Above all, Lorraine centered her life around her family and was a professional caretaker of her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband of 64 years, Lorraine is survived by three children, Phillip (Margaret) Ciraolo, Angela (Wayne) Kostuk and Vincent Ciraolo and was predeceased by two children, Richard "Ricky" Ciraolo and Barbara Manuszewski. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Emily, Angelo and Derek Ciraolo, Lorrina (late Jacob) Madonia, Sarah (Andrew) Pries, Lorne (Jody) Kostuk and Eric Kostuk, and Sabatino and Augustino Ciraolo, and Colin (Stephanie) Manuszewski; three great-grandchildren, Nalina, Juliet and Barbara; her sister, Henrietta (late Albert) D'Amore, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her cherished brother, Daniel (late Antoinette) Giancola.
Visitation will be on Sunday, February 6 from 1 – 4 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Lorraine's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 11 AM in St. Vincent De Paul Parish at Prince of Peace Church, 1055 N. Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial offerings may be made to Intandem, 2393 Niagara Falls Blvd. Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
Visitation
M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Funeral Service
St. Vincent de Paul Parish at Prince of Peace Church
Starts at 11:00 am
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