Alfred J. “Al” Ciampi, Sr.
Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Thursday, January 20th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE for Alfred J. “Al” Ciampi, Sr., who died on Sunday, January 16th at his home in Methuen surrounded by the love & presence of his family, he was 68 years old. A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Friday, January 21st at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., REVERE at 11:00 a.m. & immediately followed with interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Please wear face mask throughout the services.
Al was a Revere native. He was educated in Revere Public Schools and was an alumnus of Revere High School, Class of 1971. Al began driving 10-Wheeler trucks for a living & he worked for many years for Joe Fern Trucking. He later left to work at Speedy Wee Wash Laundry on Broadway in Revere for over 10 years. Al had a great personality and a great sense of humor, everyone that came into the store became a friend. He then went to work at Life Care Center in Stoneham as an Activities Director with the residents. His caring ways and fun-loving personality made sure that the residents would enjoy whichever activity he had planned for them. Al married the love of his life, Carol Nickerson, on July 14, 1979. They remained in Revere where they made their life together & started their family. Al was a dedicated husband & father. First and foremost, Al was a family man, and his persona didn’t change at home. He was also a “D.J.”, typically playing at the Revere Elks for numerous functions. Al also enjoyed his hobby of collecting miniature construction equipment of all sorts and building a large scaled construction sites, similar to train enthusiasts. He would spend hours making the scenery life like with extensive details. He was warm & loving and always making people laugh. He treasured his wife, children & grandchildren.
He is the devoted husband of 43 years to Carol A. (Nickerson) Ciampi of Methuen, formerly of Revere. Loving father of Stacey L. Bowe & her husband Clarence of Seabrook, NH, A.J. Ciampi, Jr. & his wife Dena of Methuen & Jarred M. Ciampi & Toni Robert of Wakefield. Cherished Papa of Alexa, Anthony, Vincent, Baylee & Domenic. Dear brother of Carol Jolly & her husband Michael of Rocky Mount, NC, Clare Urbanowicz & her husband Ralph of Hanson, Camille Beatrice & her husband John of Beverly & late Marie G. “Snookie” Anderson & Francis “Frank” A. Ciampi. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Greater New England Chapter, 60 Walnut Street, Suite 101B, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481.
Carol i m so sorry for your loss my prayers for all your family, So many memories i have on my heart..my condolences for you ..He resting in peace…
I was so sorry to hear about Alfred. I have so many wonderful childhood memories being at their house! Sunday spaghetti and meatballs were the best! And all the cousins! You will be missed. Love always, cousin Judy
Carol, Stacy, AJ and Jarred. Our sincere condolences to all of you. He is now at peace. ❤️❤️
My condolences to the family.I’m so sorry for your loss Carol,You are on my prayers,a big hug for you and your family
Stacey I’m very sorry for the loss of your Dad. I know how it feels it’s no fun especially when you are so… close to them!!! Please give my best to your family too. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!!!
I’m truly sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Al was so pleasant, funny, great all around kind gentleman he will be missed by everyone he met ❤ God Bless RIP Al
Peter and I are so sorry for your loss. He was like a brother to us gregoire’s. You will be missed by everyone that you came in contact with. Rip Al love you
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