Domenic (Nick) Ciambotti

May 15, 1929 – August 24, 2023

Domenic (Nick) Ciambotti, 94, Tyrone, formerly of Altoona, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023 while visiting his daughter in Massachusetts. Born in Altoona, PA, he was the fifth child of the late Oreste and Rosaria (VerDacia) Ciambotti. On May 25, 1949, Nick married Fortuna D’Aloisio, who preceded him on October 6, 2019, after 70 years of marriage.

Nick is survived by his children: Donny Ciambotti (Marty), Bonnie Ciambotti (Eric Ziering), Terry Beers (Cloyd), Tony Ciambotti (Phyllis), and Anne Klinikowski (JR Mangan); 13 grandchildren: Carrie Noseworthy (Graeme), Jameson Ciambotti, Emily Hassler (Randy), Rachael Ziering (Jared Johnston), Anna Ziering (Kielty Wintersteen), Liza Ziering (Jarrett Piette), Jeremy Beers (Courtney), Ben Beers (Rebecca), Aaron Ciambotti (Jenna), Scott Ciambotti (Chris), Sarah Klinikowski (David Bohl), Lydia Klinikowski (Geoff Milner), and Thomas Klinikowski; 14 great-grandchildren: Matthew Pieri (Myra), Justin and Connor Noseworthy, Braedon and Garrison Hassler, Teagyn, Carter, Blaine, Josiah and Harper Beers, Domenic, Grace and Connor Ciambotti, and Wyatt Piette; a sister, Annie Goss of Petersburg, PA, and two sisters-in-law: Anna O’Conner of Phoenix, AZ, and Janet D’Aloisio of North Myrtle Beach, SC. Nick is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his siblings: Pearl Riccio, Mary Zahra, and Louis Ciambotti; in-laws: Jack O’Connor, Yolanda Ciambotti, George Zahra, Dan Riccio, Bernard D’Aloisio and Raymond Goss; and dear friend, John Conti.

Nick attended Altoona Catholic High School before enlisting in the Marines and serving in the Korean War.

He retired from a career as an electrician at Neff Electric and Garvey Manor Nursing Home.

Nick was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and volunteered for many years with the Altoona Regional Health System/UPMC. He was a member of the VFW, Sons of Italy, and the American Legion.

In his retirement, Nick found enjoyment in framing his wife’s artwork, making earrings, and cooking spaghetti and meatballs for family and friends. There was always room at Sunday dinner for at least one more. Nick’s musical talents included, playing the harmonica and accordion, singing, and dancing with his beloved wife. He enjoyed nature and was an avid hunter. Above all, Nick loved making people laugh and being in the company of his family and friends.

Friends will be received from 3-7 pm on Wednesday August 30, 2023 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc. 1421 8th Ave. Altoona, PA 16602 where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 am on Thursday August 31, 2023 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church by Father Nelson Javier, TOR. Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Nick’s memory to John’s Way Medical Equipment Ministry – 137 Church Hill Lane, Martinsburg, PA 16662 or to Muddy Paws Rescue, NYC at MuddyPawsRescue.org.

Condolences may be offered at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.