James J. Ciampi, age 97, formerly of 7th St., Bloomsburg died Saturday, August 04, 2012 at the Emmanuel Nursing Center, Danville, where he had resided since August 15, 2008.
James was born on Wednesday, November 11, 1914 in Mocanaqua
a son of the late Philip and Grave Sarday Ciampi.
He was a recipient of the Purple Heart after being seriously wounded in St. Lo, France. He participated in the Battle of Normandy, D-Day, serving as a Sergeant with the 29th Division of the 175th Infantry of the US Army during WW2.
James was a faithful member of St. Columba Catholic Parish, Bloomsburg where he was a dedicated usher.
He assisted his brother, Frank, in the operation of Ciampi Beer Distributor, Bloomsburg.
Survivors include two nieces whom he was instrumental in raising: Angela Solenberger and husband, Edwin, of Lightstreet and Grace Penman and husband, John, of Bloomsburg. There are also several additional nieces and nephews surviving. As the last surviving member of his immediate family, Jim was preceded by 7 siblings: Frank Ciampi on June 26, Benjamin Ciampi, Carolyn Ciampi, Joseph Ciampi, Sister Purissima, SSCM (Eleanor), Philip Ciampi and Anthony Ciampi.
Family and Friends will be received on Saturday, August 11, from 10 to 11:00 a.m.at St. Columba Catholic Church, Third and Iron Sts., Bloomsburg.
A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. in the Church with Monsignor Robert E. Lawrence, celebrant. Burial will be in New Rosemont Cemetery, Espy. Arrangements are in the care of the Allen Funeral Home, Inc. 745 Market at Eighth Sts., Bloomsburg.
Family will provide flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Emmanuel Nursing Center, 600 School House Rd., Danville, PA 17821.