GUILDERLAND – Michael T. Cioppa, 98, of Guilderland, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020, at Shaker Place Nursing Home in Colonie. Michael was born in Albany, the son of the late Michael Cioppa and Filomena LaPosta Cioppa, and lived in the area all his life. He was a graduate of the Cathedral Academy, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was employed for many years by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, retiring in 1983, and then was employed by the New York State Thruway Authority until 1998. He was a communicant of Christ the King Church in Guilderland, and a member of AARP.
Michael was predeceased by his beloved wife Janice Retha Cioppa. He is survived by his children Michele A. Meyers of Albany, NY, Philip M. Cioppa (San Juanita Mata) of Kennewick, WA, and Colonel (Retired, U.S. Army) Thomas M. Cioppa (Cynthia) of Austin, TX; his grandchildren Meghan M. Warren (Nicholas), Matthew M. Meyers (Vania), Retha J. Austin (Dale), and Micah R. Cioppa; his great grandchildren Lee Thomas Warren, Ava Marie Warren, and Liam Michael Meyers; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings Dominic Cioppa, Rafaela Trimarchi, Joseph Cioppa, Angelo Cioppa, Theresa Montesano, Salvatore Cioppa and Anthony Cioppa.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Tuesday morning at 9:00, and from there to Christ the King Church, Sumpter Ave., Guilderland at 10:00. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Monday from 4-6 p.m. Interment will be in Memory Gardens, Colonie. The family would like to express their gratitude to the phenomenal staff at Shaker Place for the care and love they showed to Michael. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to Christ the King Catholic Church, Albany. To leave a message of condolence for the family, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Wendy Laribee
George and I send our deepest condolences. Phil and Tom, as two memorable students, please know our prayers are with you all.
Evelyn Sittman
Heartfelt prayers for the families.
Gilbert & Marcy Vidaurri
Phil, Michelle, Tom and families.
Though our words can do little for your loss, we hope that our thoughts and prayers will help ease the pain. May the memories that you shared with your father live in your hearts forever. May he RIP. ♥️
Deb Thurston
Phil, Janie and family,
Please know that you are on our hearts and prayers at this time of remembrance of your father, Phil. May the memories be sweet and the celebration of his long life be a witness to all.
Deb and the iPAL Team
Bonni Klein Romanofski
Shelly, Phil & Tom,
Please accept m condolences on the loss of your Dad.
Sonia Greiner
Dear Michele, Philip, Tommy and family,
My sincere sympathy on the loss of your dad. I have many good memories of playing pinochle with your dad (he was my partner) and mom. Going to Hampton Beach on vacation and so many other good memories. We became friends when I was taking a walk with Debbie past your house in Colonie and Tommy and Debbie started playing.
I am sure he will be greatly missed by all of you. Again, my sincere sympathy. Sonia and family
Karen J Mungari
We are so grateful to have had Mike and Janice in our lives. Not only were they great neighbors, but became great friends.. We will miss Mike dearly, as we do Janice; but we are blessed to have many, many years of fond memories and truly funny stories. RIP Mike and keep playing cards and doing the crossword puzzles.. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Cioppa family,
Bob and Karen Mungari
Michael Carle
Tom,
From all of us at Franklin IQ, we hope you and yours find peace and comfort through the many memories and experiences you have acquired through the years. His legacy lives on through you and the rest of family. As you mentioned, I’m sure he’s happy to be reunited with his bride! May he rest in peace.
Should you need anything from us, just ask.
Brendan, Mike, Elizabeth, Anne Marie, Elaine, Brian, Rick
Jerry Yerbury
Phil , Shelly and Tom
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. He lived a great life one if love and happiness. Your dad always had a zest for every day if life. Find comfort in knowing that his with our prescious Lord Jesus and your sweet mom. She was my greatest dance partner. Remember the words of our Lord Jesus that will be reunited in eternal glory on the prescious day he calls us home. I am sorry I couldn’t be there in person today but, know you are always in my thoughts and prayers . Pls give me a call when things settle down. Jerry and Jill. 518 724 9138
michael inserra
As a co-teacher with Michael’s daughter, Mechele Meyers, I grew to admire her father very much through shared storiesover the past several years. Deep sympathy for your loss, and love to your entire family.
Michael Inserra