Dorothy Ann Cicchetti
Passed July 16, 2020
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Obituary For Dorothy Ann Cicchetti
Dorothy A. Cicchetti passed away peacefully at the age of one hundred and one years. Dorothy had many names over the years - Mom, Nan, Miss Charles, Dot, Mrs. C - names that reflected the diversity and richness of her life. Wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, house mother, businesswoman, industry spokesperson and animal advocate were some of the roles that she fulfilled in her own unique style. Truly, it is rare that one person can impact the lives of so many. She will be dearly missed and certainly not forgotten.
Dorothy was born and raised in New York City. She was a devoted Catholic. She had five children. Her daughters, Diane Cicchetti and Donna Cicchetti, passed away in 2016 and 2017. Dorothy is survived by her three remaining children, Dorothy Ann Halpin, Charles Cicchetti and Orfeo Cicchetti, as well as over fifty members of subsequent generations.
We will always remember and be inspired by her love, her optimism, her charity, and her kindness. May she always rest in the peace of our Lord, Jesus Christ. . . Amen
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01:00 PM
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January 29, 2025
"Now don't just say you'll stay in touch, you pick up that phone mister, no matter how long it's been, I want to her from you."! Endearing and motivational, Mother C, and Ma as Orfeo and I would refer to her as though we shared her amongst ourselves. Life is good and on your mission from GOD you showed us how to live it. Your "other son", David
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December 30, 2020
I am just seeing this obituary. Dorothy hired me when I was 15 years old to babysit her children. It was because of being in her neighborhood that I met and married my husband Chuck some years later.We had a wonderful life and 5 kids. He just passed 7 weeks ago. Dorothy always loved her family and animals. My condolences to Dorothy Ann and family.
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September 01, 2020
Dorothy was such a wonderful lady and friend. She was one of the people I always looked forward to seeing each year at the Nesda convention. I will miss her kind uplifting encouraging words and her smile. My deepest sympathies to Dea and the family. Faye McCann
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September 01, 2020
Dea and other Family members; I have nothing but good memories of Dorothy. She was always a person with the highest possible standards of excellence. A capable Industry association leader and an exceptional visionary who inspired many. There has been nobody like her since. As a former colleague, I extend my deepest sympathies; George Weiss
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September 01, 2020
What a special and wonderful lady Dorothy Cicchetti was. I remember meeting her for the first time at a VPEA Convention. She was such a thoughtful lady and was always well spoken. She earned the Electronics Hall of Fame (EHF) award. And worked with both NESDA (National Electronics Service Dealers Association) and (VPEA) Virginia Professional Electronics Association) for many decades. Dorothy was grandmother to Dea Varone who often called her, her "Nan"... Dorothy lived to be 101 years old. I would often she Dea and her Grandmother Dorothy at many of the NESDA gatherings. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dea and the family.
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September 01, 2020
This is Dorothy with her national electronics service dealers Association. NESDA
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September 01, 2020
I am Carolyn Mitchell, i was Dorthy's CNA from the Zebulon House. Dorthy was a very special person to me she would always say "That GOD sent me to her for a reason and said I made her feel very important and she was." To me Dorthy was a living Angel and now she is GODS Angel. I will miss you dearly. LOVE YOU
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September 01, 2020
I knew her as Miss Charles when she was the President of CSI and Animal Haven at a time when women were not at the forefront of any industry. She was ahead of her time, a go-getter and a visionary. She worked tirelessly running both companies. One can hear her on the phone with clients along with the meows and barks in the background of the pets that she's transporting and up for adoption. Through Animal Haven, Miss Charles found my cat, Bourbon all white with green eyes my specifications. She had such a kind heart for animals. Years later, I was acquainted with her again through my boyfriend, Tony. His sister was dating Miss Charles' son, Chuck. Small world. She will be missed terribly. Frances Wang
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September 01, 2020
Thank you Carolyn. . . Mom really loved and appreciated you! May you see her again in heaven. . . God bless you always! Orfeo Cicchetti
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September 01, 2020
What an amazing woman with an incredible life's story! I am blessed and honored to have known her through Carren and Orfeo, our neighbors. She was light years ahead of her time, a leader, and yet remained a woman, always elegantly dressed and in perfect and kind composure. May she eternally rest in peace
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September 01, 2020
Dorothy my Grandmother and my mom Donna at Brunos in Wake Forest NC in October 4th, 2016 for her birthday.
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September 01, 2020
My best friends mom. Oh what a lady. She treated me like one of her own for yrs. Life drew us all apart, but also brought us back again. You will always be in my heart, you will be missed. Always and forever with the greatest respect and love
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September 01, 2020
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