PHS Class of 1970

John F. Cioffi, Jr. of Platekill, NY, formerly of Peekskill, died on Sunday January 11, 2009, at 56 years old. He was born in Peekskill on December 7, 1952 to John F. and Peggy Logue Cioffi, Sr. Mr. Cioffi was a graduate of Peekskill High School Class of 1970. He served in the US Army, stationed both in Germany and stateside. On May 10, 1981 he married Laura Marie Siligato. She survives. Mr. Cioffi was a longtime employee of Metro North Railroad in Croton, retiring in 2008. His family described John as a "diehard NY Giants and NY Rangers fan". He, like his mother, was an avid reader, and they enjoyed sharing books together. Mr. Cioffi is survived by his loving wife, Laura Marie Cioffi and dear children Nicole (Chris) Tansosch, Kerry Ann Cioffi and John F. Cioffi III. Brothers Patrick M. and Timothy E. Cioffi, sister Mary Colleen (Greg) Sokerka, and his dear aunt, Denise (Robert) Soricelli also survive. A Funeral Service will be held at Dorsey-Carlone Funeral Home, Peekskill, on Wednesday January 14 at 8 PM. Visiting will be at the Funeral Home the same day 2 -4 and 6 -8 PM. In lieu of flowers donations in John's memory may be made to theNational Kidney Foundation and the American Cancer Society .