Mario Ciampa, 83, beloved husband of Lucille (Galante) Ciampa, passed away on Sunday, June 25th, at Winchester Hospital following a brief illness. He died peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born in Sulmona, Italy, he is the son of the late John and Angela (Valeri) Ciampa.

Mario grew up in Sulmona, a historic city nestled in the mountains of the Abruzzi province of central Italy, and after living through WWII as a young boy, immigrated to the United States in 1950 in search of renewed opportunity. Mario's love of his Italian heritage was equaled by the deep pride he felt in becoming an American citizen.