Jerome Ciciora

Jerome (Jerry) Stanley Ciciora, age 86, of Lilburn, Georgia, passed away on September 21, 2024 after a brief illness. Before moving to Lilburn, Jerry made his home in Conyers, Georgia for over forty years. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Jerry was born in Hammond, Indiana on November 3, 1937 to Mary and Aloysiusus Ciciora and was raised with his three sisters in Calumet City, Illinois during his early years. After his completion of high school, Jerry enlisted in the Navy, where he met his wife of almost fifty years, Jacquelyn (Jackie) Miller, at the Great Lakes Naval Base. He served as a Hospital Corpsman until his retirement in 1977, earning many awards and medals during his service. Jerry went on to earn a degree in accounting for Georgia State University and worked in banking after his retirement from the Navy. Jerry and his wife, Jackie, raised two daughters, Ann and Kathleen, in Rockdale County and were longtime members of St. Pius X Catholic Church. Jerry's faith in God was the foundation for his life. Attending mass and being involved in the parish was very important to him. Jerry was especially proud of the Spaghetti Supper fundraiser that was hosted at the church for many years. His spaghetti sauce was delicious! In recent years, Jerry has been a resident of Sunrise at Five Forks Senior Living in Lilburn, Georgia where he enjoyed participating in activities such as poker and bingo. The Sunrise residents and staff were part of his family. Jerry was also an avid reader and collected coins. He also loves baseball, especially the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs. Jerry loved making others laugh and would break out in song often. Without a doubt, Jerry's favorite role was that of "Grandpa" to his five grandchildren and great-granddaughter. He enjoyed coming to their school or sporting events, celebrating birthdays and holidays and giving his grandchildren gifts. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his treasured wife, Jacquelyn Ciciora, sister, Helen Sullivan and grandson, Carlton Puckett. Jerry is survived by his daughters, Ann (Dave) Courson and Kathleen Thompson, grandchildren, Megan (Paul) Pavik, Michelle (Dylan) Vaughan, Ron Oliver, Sam Courson, and great-granddaughter, Natalie. He also leaves behind loving sisters, Margaret Landherr, Elizabeth Demkowicz and many nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held Thursday September 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM at St. Pius X Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Puis X Catholic Church. Condolences may be submitted on-line at www.scotward.com. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Rd., Conyers, GA, 770-483-7216.

Jerome Ciciora

November 3, 1937 - September 21, 2024