John J. Ceci

John Joseph Ceci , age 79, passed away December 31, 2015 at Norwalk Hospital. He was born November 8, 1936 In Greenwich CT. and was a son to the late Giuseppe and Angelina Ceci of Cos Cob, CT. John attended Greenwich High School, where he was a standout in football. He graduated in 1956. After high school he went to work in the construction industry where he worked for several years. He then took a job with New York Graphic Society located in Greenwich. He worked there until the late 70s. After leaving NYGS, John worked for a few years at a family deli located on the Post Road in Greenwich. John left the family business to return to his passion, carpentry, where he remained until he retired. His area of expertise was finish carpentry. John always had a love for music. He learned to play the guitar at an early age, and never stopped playing it up until his death.  John was a big fan of country music, playing in local bands in the 60s with Tim McCloud and Ken Paradi. John taught several of his family and friends how to play the guitar. He would often sit down with his son Joseph (also a guitar player) and play for hours. At the age of 43 he joined AA and had 36+ years in the program. He became extremely popular making many acquaintances and friends. It wasn’t long before he became one of the most requested sponsors, helping many on the road to sobriety. John was also a volunteer for the Saugatuck Fire Department and was made their official "Sergeant of Arm's" receiving a plaque and honorary flag for his service.

He is survived by two sons, Joseph John (Jay) Ceci of Norwalk, CT. John Anthony Ceci (Adriana) of Norwalk, CT; three loving grandchildren, Annamaria Ceci, Giancarlo Ceci and Marcoantonio Ceci; , Sisters, Rose C. Fiorito, Cos Cob, CT. Aurora Cantella, Greenwich, CT. Enis Kulik, Marietta, GA. and Marge (Margaret) Colabella, Stamford, CT; brothers, Etalo Ceci, Cos Cob, CT. and Jack Ceci, Cos Cob, CT., many nieces and nephews and former wife Virginia Thompson of Norwalk, CT

He was predeceased by his mother Angelina, father Giuseppe, his son Arthur Dewey Ceci and brother Dominic J. Ceci. He was a kind man, always willing to help anyone. He was loved by many and will be truly missed by all.

Friends are invited to greet the family on Friday January 8, 2016 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in Norwalk’s Hoyt-Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 5 East Wall Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday 9:00 AM DIRECTLY at St. Thomas Church, 203 East Ave. Norwalk. Interment will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Norwalk.