John Ciardelli
September 28 1931 - February 26 2026
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Thursday March 5th 2026 4-7 pm
1177 W 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
There will be a GAC/Flytown Service at 6 pm
Services:
Funeral
Friday March 6th 2026 at 12:00 pm
Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel
6440 S. High Street
Lockboune
, Ohio 43137
Friends and family are asked to meet at the Chapel inside St. Joseph Cemetery.
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Obituary
John Joseph Ciardelli, Sr. was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He passed away peacefully at his son, Rick's house on February 26, 2026, at the age of 94. He was born on September 28, 1931 in the Flytown neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio to Valente Guiseppe and Argia (Casa) Ciardelli, the seventh of ten children. John was preceded in death by his parents, his treasured wife of 70 years, Juanita (Chadwick), brothers Mario, Valentino (Margaret), Santino, Carl (Betty), and sisters Norma Reeves (LeRoy), Jessie Hill, Dina Pallone (Dominic), Alida Walters (Paul) and brother-in-law Bob Stevens. His family was at the heart of everything John did. He is leaving behind his children John Joseph Ciardelli, Jr, Toni Wickham (Jim), Mario Ciardelli (Marilyn), Richard Ciardelli, and Joseph Ciardelli (Ann); his grandchildren Amy Brogan, Brandy Brogan, John Joseph Ciardelli III (Andrea), Todd Ciardelli (Valerie), Natalie Ciardelli, Richard Ciardelli II, Andrew Ciardelli (Erica), Anthony Ciardelli (Tabi), Chelsea Ciardelli (Ryan Abelman), and Samantha Ciardelli. Also surviving John are his sister Jeanette Stevens, 21 great grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. John had a full life, and he was passionate about many things, including golf, golf trips, travel, playing cards, playing the ponies at Scioto Downs, cooking, and Fortissimo (if you know, you know). John played golf until his 94th birthday and often shot his age. The stories about him on golf trips are legendary. John shared his passion for cooking with his children, and he taught them all how to make spaghetti sauce. Every one of them thinks their sauce is the best, but deep down, they all know Dad's was unbeatable. John's greatest passion was his family. He loved Juanita with all his heart for their 70 years of marriage. He was the best husband, dad, grandpa, brother, and friend. He never had a bad word to say about anyone and greeted everyone with a smile and a big hug. John was a devout Catholic and a lifelong member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. He was a member of many clubs, including the Guild Athletic Club, St. Francis Seniors, Amici d'Oro, and the Flytown Club. John and Juanita were long time members of the St. Francis Seniors and enjoyed many trips and had many good friends through the club. Though he will be deeply missed, John leaves behind a legacy of unwavering love, laughter, and good food, which is an enduring testament to a life lived with purpose and heart. Visitation will be Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 4-7 pm, with a GAC/Flytown service at 6 pm at John Quint Treboni FH, 1177 W 5th Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43212. Funeral Mass on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 12 pm at Mother of Sorrows Chapel at St. Joseph Cemetery, 6440 S. High St., Lockbourne, Ohio 43137. All are invited back to the Guild Athletic Club, 1114 Ridge St., Columbus, Ohio 43215 after the service for lunch and fellowship. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Guild Athletic Club (GAC), 1114 Ridge Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, or to Charity Newsies, 4300 Indianola Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43214. A special thanks to Rick and Richie Ciardelli for all their love and special care of John.
Contributions
Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for John Ciardelli
From : Craig Campbell
To : The Ciardelli Family
Date: February 27th 2026
John was a true gentleman.I enjoyed him very much. I share in your loss.
From : Darlene VanTrease
To : John Ciardelli Sr family
Date: February 28th 2026
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much each one of you loved him and my heart breaks for you. May you know the comfort only God can give at this time deep within your souls. I will miss John and am so thankful it was my privilege to know him. Love and hugs.
From : Denny DA Austin
To : John J Ciardelli
Date: March 1st 2026
Prayers and good thoughts to Johns family and friends. May he Rest in Peace
From : Daun Edee MCBRIDE
To : John Ciardella
Date: March 1st 2026
God. Got a great blessing with Papa John he helped all he could at anytime. We will all miss you and that great heart of your's
Love Edee&Daun
From : David A Colley
To : Ciardelli family
Date: March 1st 2026
I regret I can not attend the memorial mass. He and your mom were much loved by my mother and father. He was always a delight to speak and visit with. What a blessing that we all had the John Ciardelli around for all these years. What delight to visit with him and St. Francis and GAC.
It was a blessing to me and my family to know him. What a delight.
DAC
From : Mark Reeves
To : Ciardelli Family
Date: March 2nd 2026
So, so sorry for your loss. Uncle John was one of a kind. He will surely be missed. Prayers for all the family.
From : Marjorie Neufer
To : All the Ciardelli family
Date: March 3rd 2026
John has left earth a treasure of memories for many to cherish and pass down to the generations that follow. Peace, love, and hugs to all the family from Maggi, Robin, Denise, Susie, Philip, and David.
From : Dr Ernest Melaragno
To : The Ciardelli Family
Date: March 4th 2026
My sincere condolences to the Ciardelli family. John and Juanita were great friends, both professionally and socially, especially the last 25 years when I too enjoyed membership in the Guild Athletic Club, Amici d'Oro and St. Francis Seniors. For many years I helped John with the weekly cooking at the GAC. What fun we had! John was the social director while I was president of Amici d'Oro. He put together many trips and functions to the delight of all. Some great times! John and I became close enough that we would greet each other with "Il mio piu meglio amico"! ( my very best friend!) John was one of the nicest men that I have ever met, and I shall miss him terribly! I regret that I cannot attend any of the funeral services because of my health, but John, Juanita and the family are in my prayers.
From : mary pallone
To : ciardelli family
Date: March 4th 2026
I'm sad to hear of john's passing. my hugs to all of you. he and jim Jed and dave are all up there together now having pizza and a beer .
From : The Kuhn Family
To : The Ciardelli Family
Date: March 5th 2026
Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out for the loss of the Monarch of the. Ciardelli family. May he Rest in Peace.