Obituary of Grace Chiricolla

Grace Chiricolla, a long-time Dongan Hills resident, passed away at home on September 19, 2024.  The 88 year old moved from Brooklyn in the mid 60’s with her family, and was predeceased by her parents Helen and Pasquale, as well as her brother Joseph.  She is survived by her sister Patricia, and many, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and even great-great nieces and nephews.

A 1954 graduate of Prospect Heights High School, Grace worked for ten years at Bell Telephone Labs before pursuing her true passion, and enrolled at Northeast Bible College, graduating four years later with a BS.  For the next thirty years she served the Lord at local churches, including Calvary Tabernacle Church, NY Christian Academy, and the International Christian Center.  She retired in 1998 to care for her mother.

An avid crafter, Grace created wonderful gifts and home furnishings; she sewed, crocheted, and knitted; made beautiful beaded jewelry that she learned to sell on-line;  she baked, gardened and cooked delicious Italian specialties;  her home décor, fashion and demeanor was full of style, and, yes, grace.  Aunt Gracie will be loved and missed by those she left behind.

The visitation will be at Matthew Funeral Home on Wednesday Sept. 25 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm.  A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday Sept 26 at 10:00 am with interment to follow at Moravian Cemetery.