Henry J. Ciarrocchi, Sr.

Age 93
Loving Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend

HENRY J. CIARROCCHI, Sr., age 93, of Avondale, PA, joined his loving wife of 65 years, Italia Edith DAmico Ciarrocchi, on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at Twin Pines Healthcare Center.

Born in Toughkenamon, PA, he was the son of the late Achille Charlie and Maria Pappone Ciarrocchi.

He was a mushroom grower, and partner in CNB Mushroom Co., Avondale, PA, retiring in 1993 after 45 plus years in the mushroom business. Henry was an early board member of the American Mushroom Institute.

Henry was a man of deep faith, a patriot who served his country in the US Army during World War II, and a devoted family man. He was a member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church, Avondale, PA, and a member of the Malvern Men’s Retreat Association for over 50 years.

Henry was a history buff and enjoyed reading, baseball, eating good food, and being with his family and friends. He was a benefactor to many charitable organizations.

He is survived by two sons, Henry Rick Ciarrocchi, Jr. and his partner, Margaret Barbine of Avondale, PA and Robert Ciarrocchi and his wife Suzanne of Alexandria, VA; one daughter, Carol Griffith and her husband Michael of Gilbert, AZ; one brother, Albert Chubby Ciarrocchi of West Grove, PA; two sisters, Mary DiSerafino of Aston, PA and Edith Haney of West Grove, PA; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by one brother, Charles Ciarrocchi and one sister, Yolanda Bush.

You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 10:00 to 11:30 on Wednesday morning, December 7, 2016, at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church, 8910 Gap Newport Pike (Route 41), Avondale, PA. His Funeral Mass will follow at 11:30. Burial will be in St. Patricks Cemetery, Route 82, Kennett Square, PA.

In memory of Henry a contribution may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 185 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com

Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square, PA.

Message from the Family

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Little Sisters of the Poor
185 Salem Church Road
Newark, DE 19713

Services

Viewing
December 7, 2016 10:00-11:30
St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church
8910 Gap Newport Pike (Route 41)
Avondale, PA

Funeral Mass
December 7, 2016 11:30
St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church
8910 Gap Newport Pike (Route 41)
Avondale, PA

Interment with Military Honors
December 7, 2016 Following the MAss
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Route 82
Kennett Square, PA.

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