Nancy (Piacenza) Cicchiello passed away at her home on January 5, 2023, at the age of 93. She was born in Norwich on November 27, 1929, to the late Joseph and Mamie (Brogno) Piacenza. She is survived by her husband Egidio Cicchiello, and their three children, daughter Carmela Anderson and her husband, Dennis, of Colchester; son Lorenzo Cicchiello and his wife, Joanna, of Old Lyme; and son Gary Cicchiello and his wife, Ann, of East Lyme. Nancy is also survived by her loving grandchildren, Paulina Anderson, Veronica Anderson, Aimee Cicchiello, Christopher Cicchiello, Eliana Cicchiello, and Malcolm Cicchiello. She is also survived by her sister Joyce Coletti of Norwich.
Nancy will be missed dearly by all of her family and those that knew her. Nancy had many artistic talents. From a young age, her beautiful singing voice echoed off the walls of many local churches; she had a beautiful voice even as she aged gracefully. Nancy also loved to crochet and gifted many of her heirlooms to family and friends. She kept up her love for creativity for years at the Norwich Community Center, where she made ornately painted ceramics which family members still use to the day.
Nancy was happiest when she was with family and friends. When you went into her home, you would be welcomed by a smile, a hug, and an infectious laugh. If you made her laugh, she would add in her famous shoulder push.
The heart of Nany’s home was her kitchen. This is where she nurtured people, continued traditions, and created new ones. It was at the little kitchen table where she stuffed her grandkids with all types of goodies, where they played countless games, and just sat and talked. Nancy’s kitchen is now closed, but the memories will live on.
Nancy’s family extends a heartfelt thank-you to her in-home caretakers Lisa, Jaimie, Rachel, and her niece, Lisa Coletti, for all of their caring support they gave right up to Nancy’s last moments.
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