South Kingstown’s Anthony G. Ciccone

Chief Steven Pinch and the Union Fire District of South Kingstown regret to announce the passing of Board of Warden Member Anthony G. ‘Tony’Ciccone. He was 82.

Ciccone, a resident of South Kingstown and native of Cranston, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Crawford) Ciccone for 55 years.

Ciccone worked as the service manager for O’Neill Oil for many years before retiring. He then worked part time for Smith Co. He was the chair of the Board of Wardens for the Union Fire District, serving more than 35 years and was a lifetime member of South Kingstown Forest Fire Service. He also served on the Planning Board for the Town of South Kingstown.

He was an avid gardener, enjoyed woodworking, cooking and spending time with his family and grand-dog Daisy.

Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Anthony W. Ciccone and his wife Stacey; daughters, Nancy J. Ciccone and her husband Erik Gottlieb, Lisa A. Diebold and her husband Peter; grandchildren, Anthony and Olivia Diebold. He was the brother of the late John Ciccone, Paul Ciccone and Theresa Hartman.

Donations may be made to Union Fire District Training Fund, 131 Asa Pond Road, Wakefield, Rhode Island, 02879.

- Submitted by Matthew Reid