Obituary of Hon. John Cirricione

Hon. John F. Cirricione Age 88, of Joliet, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Brookdale Joliet. Born April 24, 1926 in Joliet, he was the son of Sylvester and Mary (DiLorenzo) Cirricione. He was a graduate of Joliet Township High School, Joliet Junior College, and John Marshall Law School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. John served as a lawyer in private practice in Joliet for 31 years, prior to being appointed Associate Judge of the 12th Judicial Circuit, a position he held for 17 years. He was admitted and qualified as an Attorney and Counsellor of the Supreme Court of the United States. Judge Cirricione was an avid drummer, starting in high school and continuing throughout his entire life. He was a member of the American Legion Band, the Shrine Club Band, and played in the Jay Mau Orchestra. His Honor was a member of Matteson Lodge #175, A. F. & A. M.; Past President of the Joliet Chapter of UNICO; a proud member of Musicians Union Local #37, and a former member of the Joliet Junior College Board. In recent years, he enjoyed going with his wife, Betty, to their home in Arkansas. Surviving are his wife, Betty A. (Baxter) Cirricione of Joliet; one daughter, Sandra (Thomas) Cowgill of Joliet; two sons, Thomas (Karen) Cirricione of Joliet, and Richard (Candace) Cirricione of Fisher; two stepchildren, William (Marilyn) Holzgethan and Ruth (Brian) Gabor; 11 grandchildren, Mark (Holly) Cowgill, Jennifer (Corwin) Sandusky, James (Rachel) Cowgill, Laura Cirricione, Lisa Cirricione, Nancy Cirricione, Elizabeth (Justin) Summerville, Lynn Cirricione, Anthony Cirricione, Jill Cirricione, and John Cirricione; four step-grandchildren, Jill Holzgethan, Brian Gabor, Jr., Corey Gabor, and Benjamin Gabor; eight great-grandchildren; two nieces, Terri Nugent and Trudi Cassidy; and one nephew, Tom Turigliatto. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy (Eckert) Cirricione (1987); one son, John Cirricione; his parents; one sister, Anna Marie (Thomas) Turigliatto; and one stepson, Joseph Holzgethan. The family would like to thank all the staff and caregivers at Brookdale Joliet for their loving care and compassion. Funeral Services for John F. Cirricione will be held Friday, December 19, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Joliet Chapter of Alzheimer's Association, 850 Essington Road, Suite 200, Joliet, IL 60435 would be appreciated. Visitation will be Friday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. For information (815) 741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com