John Ciafardini Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of John Ciafardini of Roanoke, Virginia. John, born on November 11, 1942, passed away on September 11, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Ciafardini to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember John for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. John’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Ciafardini and Bessie Ciafardini; and his siblings, Manuel Ciafardini and Patricia Sweeney. He is survived by: his daughter Angela Ciafardini-Pratt (Michael); his former wife Donna Holdren; his sons, Anthony Ciafardini and Daniel Ciafardini (Teri); his grandchildren, Noah and Cora Ciafardini; his former wife Pamela Bell; and his siblings, Ernest Ciafardini (Donna) and Emma Jean Ciafardini. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life was held on Friday, September 18th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Simpson Funeral Home (5160 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019).
