Michael entered into eternal rest on Wednesday evening, July 17, 2024, at the Chelsea Soldiers Home, where he has resided for many years.  He was 78 years of age.  Born in Malden, he is the son of the late Peter C. and Antonette M. (Iarocci) Cianciolo.  Michael had a brilliant mind; he studied at Boston University and earned a bachelor's degree in political science.  He later went on to receive a master's degree.  A Vietnam Veteran, Michael enlisted into the U.S. Air Force on June 18, 1969, and was honorably discharged on March 6, 1973.  Upon being discharged from the Air Force, Michael enlisted in the Air Force and Army National Guard.  He continued to serve his country until he was discharged from service on September 1, 1975.  Michael worked in inventory management for a computer manufacturing company for many years.  He will be fondly remembered by the staff and all of his friends at the Chelsea Soldier's Home.

He was predeceased by his parents, Peter C. and Antonette M. Cianciolo and his brother Anthony F. Cianciolo.  Survived by close friends Marie (Gallo) Roberts & Vincent Roberts of Wakefield, Anthony & Jana Gallo of Londonderry NH, Elizabeth L. Gallo & Jax Jameson Gallo, Esq of Medford, Frank & Linda Kacmar of Duxbury and their daughters Christina, Lauren & Alison, whom he was the proud godfather.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:   Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Michael's Memorial Mass at the St. Michael Archangel Chapel at the Chelsea Soldier's Home, 91 Crest Ave, Chelsea on Saturday, August 3 at 11:30 A.M.  Services will conclude with Military Honors.  Interment will follow services at Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford.

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