Richard J. Ciotta, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 25, 2020 with his loving wife Carol, by his side. Richard was born June 13, 1948 to Nick Ciotta and Mary Ciotta (Becchina) in Brooklyn, New York, he was one of three children, Patricia and Robert.
Richard enjoyed a successful career in the publishing industry for close to 50 years. He took great pride working for Harris Publications and Curtis Circulation. Richard also served on the Board of Sterling Woods as he loved to volunteer his time and was influential in the growth of the community.
He was married in 1973 to Lillian Ferro until her passing in 1989.
Richard had a passion for traveling, loved Aruba, good food, Yankee games, and even more so, loved his family and friends.
Richard is survived by his wife Carol of 29 years, and their children, Michele Ciotta (Paul), Debra Gloss (George), Jennifer Kelly (Mark), Tara Smith (Irfan), their grandchildren, Hugh and Connor Kelly and Daniel Smith Irfan.
Reposing at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 4839 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station, LI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 28th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM at Infant Jesus R.C. Church, Port Jefferson. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery
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