

February 1, 1937 to May 16, 2012
Resident of Santa Clara
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Ciari after a short battle with cancer, he was 75. Frank was born to Ida and Peter Ciari in San Jose CA. He was a lifelong resident of the Santa Clara Valley. Frank is preceded by his parents, Peter Ida, his loving wife, Delores, son James Gregory and brother Clarence Rose Ciari, who were all very dear to him. He is survived by his brother, Robert Barbara Ciari, his children; Steve Terry Ciari, Denise George Jordan, James Michael Ciari Dan Adams along with his devoted life-affirming partner, Diane Pizzo. Frank was a caring and adoring grandfather to Laura, Daniel, Mathew, Jacob, Nicole, Peter, Elizabeth and Mason. All will miss him greatly. He will be dearly missed by all of his extended family; Darlene Ross, Dallas Carolyn, Virgil Sue, Dale, and so many numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Along with those special friends and neighbors that helped make his life so special. Frank was a well-known plumbing contractor in this valley for over 40 years, and will be remembered for his love and devotion of family, his abundant sense of humor, quick wit and his unyielding warmth and generous spirit. A Rosary Vigil will be held Mon. May 21 at 7pm with Visitation from 6 to 9pm at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 200 O'Connor Dr. in San Jose; where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am on Tues. May 22. Interment will follow in Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.
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