Ciro Tenaglia Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ciro Tenaglia of Melrose, Massachusetts, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ciro left this world on October 21, 2025 at the age of 94, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ciro Tenaglia to show support.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping Ciro's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
He is survived by: his wife Antonietta Tenaglia (Zizza); his children, Ralph (Joanne Tenaglia), Anna (Lou Sorgi), Christine and Claire Tenaglia; and his grandchildren, Ralph Tenaglia, Andrea Spano, Louis Sorgi and Danielle Griecci. He is also survived by 10 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 26th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Gately Funeral Home (79 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Saint Mary's Church (4 Herbert St, Melrose, MA 02176). An entombment will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 at 11:45 AM at the Holy Cross Cemetery (175 Broadway, Malden, MA 02148).
