Maria (Ficara) Ciarcia, 75, loving and beloved wife of 58 years to Sebastiano Ciarcia of Newington, entered into God’s care on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at her home with her loving family by her side. She fought until the end after battling a long illness.
Maria was born in Canicattini Bagni, Sicily, Italy and was daughter to the late Michele and Giuseppina (Cavalieri) Ficara.
After marrying in Sicily, Maria and Sebastiano emigrated to the US, raising four boys in Hartford’s South End. Together, they took over and reimagined the South End Bakery on Franklin Ave. For decades, we were fortunate to taste her spinach pies, cookies, cakes, cannoli, Italian ice and so much more. Now, her legacy from the bakery continues through her son, Sebby, his wife, Dawn, and their family.
She also was a member of the Canicattinese Women’s Society and a fierce competitor in the Italian ladies bowling club.
Everyone loved Maria’s kind smile, cheerfulness and giving nature. She was selfless and always put her family and friends first.
Maria is survived and will be dearly missed by her four sons: Salvatore Ciarcia and his partner, Joshua, of Brooklyn, NY. Michael Ciarcia and his wife Anabela, of Windsor, Sebastian Ciarcia, Jr., and his wife Dawn, of Newington and Stevie Ciarcia and his partner, Erica, of Cromwell.
She is also survived by her brother, Giuseppe Ficara, and her sister-in-law Sebastiana Ganci of Canicattini Bagni, Sicily, Italy and her sister-in-law, Lucia Capobianco, of Wethersfield, CT.
Maria adored her six grandchildren, Sebriana, Lea, Christopher, Analiese, Izayah and Jonathan and was so excited when she just recently found out she would become a great grandmother soon.
The family would like to thank Dr. Bilgrami and the St. Francis Oncology Team for their love and support.
Family and friends are invited Sunday, August 14, 2022 for a time of visitation from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield. Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 15, 2022 with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. Augustine Church, 10 Campfield Ave., Hartford. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford.
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