Robert A. Ciccarone

Robert Adam Ciccarone, Sr. 1942-2026 Robert Adam Ciccarone was born in the Bronx and carried his Italian roots with him. He grew up in a loving home consisting of his mother and grandfather, Pop-Pop. An extended family was in abundance and always close by. Being the only child, he was showered with love and attention and grew up to be a fun loving and secure man. He went off to Iowa, Parsons college where he met his lifelong friends at Phi Sigma Epsilon Fraternity. He received an award for outstanding active member in the spring of 1963. Robert also met his first wife Karen, they had 3 children, Robert jr., Veronica, and Richard. After graduating, they returned to Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County. It was where Robert and Karen raised their children separately. Robert was an active member in town, coaching the North Tarrytown Little league, whether his sons were playing or not. He was well known and respected by the boys and league. During this time, Robert was working on furthering his education at Lehman College and received his Masters in recreation in 1976. Robert spent his first career with the Department of Corrections working at the Taconic Correctional Facility in Bedford, NY (no, Martha was not there at this time). He ran the recreational department, coached their Bedford Bombers softball team, as well as counseling their drug and alcohol program. He dressed as Santa every year for the inmate’s children that were there to celebrate with their mothers. Robert was always extending himself and showing up with a smile. He retired after 25 years of service with many of the inmates still sending Christmas cards. Robert spent his partial retirement with his wife Mary Ellen, traveling, golfing, grandfathering Allyson, Sophia, Peter, and giving blood. He was a donor at Phelps Hospital in Tarrytown and was so proud to have been given a certificate of over 100 pints donated. Robert’s love of golf led to his last chapter as the ranger at Mohansic Golf Course in Westchester, NY. He ran the golf league and continued to be of service in helping others and creating community. He will be deeply missed by his family and the many friends he made along the way.

Robert A. Ciccarone

July 22, 1942 - April 20, 2026