Michael J. Ciano

Ciano, Michael J. ?Papa?--90, A resident of Arlington for over 70 years, formerly of Somerville where he was born and raised, passed away suddenly on March 1, 2015.

Michael was beloved husband of 61 years to Mary E. (Bland) and the loving father of Michael J. and his wife Cheryl of Jupiter, FL, Steven A. and his wife Sharon of Arlington, Jody E. of Hinesburg, VT, Jeffrey J. Ciano and his wife Melissa of Tewksbury. He was the dear brother of Josephine Lambiase of Wareham, and the late Cosmo Ciano. Michael was also the cherished grandfather of Michael, Christin, Kyle, Steven and Sarah Ciano and the great-grandfather of Marissa, Jason, Nick Ciano and Chase Currier. Michael was the son of the late Michelina and Gaetano Ciano.

Calling hours will be held at the Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway in Somerville on Saturday, March 21, 2015, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. followed by Funeral Procession to St. Anthony of Padua Church in Somerville where a Funeral Mass will be held at 11 o'clock.

Michael was a veteran and member of the Greatest Generation serving his country proudly in the US Navy during WWII. Prior to his retirement, he was the proprietor for over 40 years of the Brookline Spa Convenience Store on Harvard Street in Brookline.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Michael?s name to St. Jude Children?s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38015.