Mr. Daniel C. Cifonelli

September 30, 1934 - May 17, 2013

Mr. Daniel C. Cifonelli, of Baldwinsville, N.Y., and formerly of Cortland, passed away, Friday, May 17, 2013 at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, N.Y. at the age of 78. Born, in Cortland, Dan was the son of Angelo and Margaret Piedigrossi Cifonelli. Dan was a graduate of Colgate University and was employed as a History Teacher, Football Coach, Principal and Asst. Superintendent all with the New York State School System. He was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Baldwinsville. Dan is survived by three children; Lisa (Phil) Convertini of Buffalo, Daniel A. (Lynn) Cifonelli of Baldwinsville and Beth Cifonelli of Fort Myers Beach, Florida., two brothers, Sam (Shirley) Cifonelli of Endwell and Richard Cifonelli of Wescosville, Penn., and a sister, Carol (Don) Heifferon of Webster and seven grandchildren. Dan was preceded in death by a brother and sister, Paul Cifonelli and Josephine Biviano. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at 12 Noon, from the Chapel of Riccardi Funeral Home 69 N. Main St., Cortland. Prayers of committal will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Cortland. The family will be present to receive friends on Wednesday from 10 a.m.-12 noon, prior to the start of services in the funeral home chapel. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Food Pantry, Inc. 3494 Rte. 31, Baldwinsville, N.Y. 13027 or Crouse Health Fund 736 Irving Ave., Syracuse, N.Y. 13210 Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting us at www.riccardifuneralhome.com