Phyllis (Gangemi) Cioppa Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 26, 2026.
Predeceased by her husband Joseph Cioppa; sister Catherine (Tony) Pellegrino; and brothers Mike (Kay), Lee (Joann), Yonnie (Ann), John, Joe (Angie), and Angelo.
Survived by her loving children Josephine, Anthony (Geraldine), and Diane Claffey; grandchildren Victoria (Leonard), Arthur (Becca), Monica (Zach), Christine (Jason), Jennifer, Nicole (Marc), Thomas, Amanda (Mike); great-grandchildren Nicholas, Zachary, Adam, Abby, Joseph, Andrew, Isabella, Alexandria, Adrianna, Daniella, Maya; sister-in-law Deborah Gangemi; and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Friends may call Sunday, October 4th from 3-7:30PM at Dierna Funeral Home. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, October 5th at 10:00AM at St. James Church 130 Brett Rd, Rochester. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Phyllis’s memory to the National Kidney Foundation.
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I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting and knowing her over the years. Seeing her at your family’s functions. She was always very nice to me.
Tony, Gerri, Jojo, Diane and your families, I am sending my heartfelt thoughts, prayers, hugs and love. May the Lord be your comforter at this time.
Geri and Tony many thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
My Condolences to you, your husband and family. In my thoughts and prayers for strength during these difficult times. May Comfort the family. GBYA 🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️
My condolences to all the family and friends . May Phyllis Rest In Eternal Peace in the arms of Lord 🙏🙏🙏
I’m so sorry for your loss. She is now with the right hand of God resting in peace my prayers and condolences to her family especially my friend Jody from the visiting nurse Service, my friend for many years