Bruno Ciotola
April 13 1933 - May 25 2020
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Friday May 29th 2020 3-7 p.m.
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
Services:
Funeral Mass
Saturday May 30th 2020 at 10:00 am
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
313 North State St.
Westerville
, Ohio 43082-8825
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Obituary
Bruno Ciotola, 87, of Westerville, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 25, 2020. Bruno was born April 13, 1933 in Cerreto, Italy. He was the son of the late Francesco and Concetta Ciotola. He is preceded in death by parents-in-law Domenicantonio and Benedetta Rotolo; his brothers, Domenico, Angelo, and Benito; his brother-in-law, Franco Policaro, his cousin, Reverend Monsignor Romano Ciotola; and many other extended family in Italy, Canada, and the United States. In 1959, Bruno immigrated to Canada by boat with his wife, Evelina and daughter, Francesca. They welcomed their son Giuseppe "Joe" in 1961. Bruno's love for his family and wanting to do everything for them gave him the determination to succeed in everything he did. He was smart and never afraid to take on new business ventures. Working hard never scared Bruno. In Canada, he worked three jobs to get a step ahead without knowing the English language. In the United States, he opened Bruno's Pizza and then the Monte Carlo Ristorante where he loved greeting all his customers. He loved everyone and with his broken English and Italian accent made everyone feel special. Playing bocce and scopa with
family and friends in Florida and here at home brought him so much joy. He enjoyed his time in Florida, taking cruises, and fun trips with his family. Bruno's humble and kind personality touched everyone he met, and he made friends wherever he went. He loved his family, but his grandson was his biggest joy. His dream came true when Jason became a doctor in 2019. Many people told Bruno he was a legend in Westerville. With great generosity, he was always ready to help anyone that needed it. He will never be forgotten. We love you dad, we love you Nonno. Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Evelina (Rotolo); daughter, Francesca Ciotola, and son, Giuseppe (Lora) Ciotola. Bruno is also survived by his loving grandson, Dr. Jason (Sheighley) Ciotola-Koch. He leaves behind his caring sisters, Dina (Joe) Milano and Giovanna Policaro. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Italia Ciotola, Maria Ciotola, Sylvia Ciotola, Mafalda Rotolo, Maria Carmosino, Natalina Ciotola and Maria Rotolo; and brother-in-law, Salvatore Carmosino. Bruno is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends in Italy, Canada, and the United States. Bruno will be carried to heaven by Angels to be with all his brothers, mother, father, and many family and friends. Thank you to all his doctors and nurses in Florida and in Ohio. His family will receive friends on Friday, May 29, 2020, from 3-7 p.m., at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus. Funeral Mass 10 a.m., Saturday, May 30, 2020, in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 313 North State Street, Westerville, with entombment to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Lockbourne. In lieu of flowers and to continue Bruno's legacy of helping others, the family is asking donations to be made to WARM [Westerville Area Resource Ministry] (http://www.warmwesterville.org/), 150 Heatherdown Drive, Westerville, OH (43081). Condolences may be via www.johnquint.com. PLEASE NOTE: due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, visitors are kindly asked to wear masks and attendance will be monitored to ensure safety for those attending the visitation; ALSO, masks are required to be worn at the funeral Mass. PROCESSION TO FORM AT THE CHURCH.
Contributions
Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for Bruno Ciotola
From : Enzo Falasca and family
To : Evelina and Ciotola’s family
Date: May 26th 2020
Rimarrà in tutti noi un caro ricordo di Bruno
Sentite condoglianze da Enzo Falasca e famiglia.
From : Nicolina Mazzocco & family
To : Ciotola Family
Date: May 26th 2020
To Zia Evelina and the entire Ciotola Family:
Profoundly sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the beautiful memories, and the love you shared, be your strength at this very difficult time. His legacy is outstanding! Our family is honoured to have shared so many treasured memories with him and the whole family! A kind and loving soul who will be missed by many here on earth, now has joined, oh so many of his beloveds, in heaven!
Rest In Peace Zio Bruno! Always loved....never forgotten!
Nicolina Mazzocco and family
From : Erich and Shirley Gaiser and family
To : The ciotola family
Date: May 27th 2020
Our deepest condolences on your loss. Our earliest memories of the Ciotola family go back to the early days of the Monte Carlo restaurant. Our family, including my mother and brother, enjoyed many meals under the wonderful hospitality of Bruno, Evelina, Fran, Lora, and Joe.
Again our deepest condolences and best wishes.
Erich and Shirley Gaiser and familyI
From : Pat Salyer (Joe)
To : Evelina, Fran, Joe, Lara and grandson
Date: May 27th 2020
I read Bruno's obit this morning. Of course, I was surprised and saddened by his passing. I count my blessings to have known him and all of you. What a legacy he has left you. My deceased husband, Joe, and I always enjoyed seeing him and his family at the old and new Monte Carlo. Joe and Lara even opened the restaurant so I could host about 90 people after Joe's funeral. And I was and am so appreciative. I miss you all. You will be in my thoughts and prayers as you deal with this and always. Most sincerely, Pat (Salyer)
From : Brian and Susan Nonno
To : Ciotola Family
Date: May 27th 2020
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Bruno. I remember him well from welcoming us to the restaurant when I moved to Columbus. I started going with my inlaws the Bartons. With his welcoming smile and Italian accent, I knew this was the place to have our wedding reception.
Le nostre più sentite simpatie per la famiglia. Possa Dio confortarti e consolarti in questo momento difficile. Riposare in pace
From : The Stranges Family
To : The Ciotola Family
Date: May 27th 2020
Dear Evelina, Fran, and Joe,
The Stranges Family has the fondest of memories of dear Bruno and your family, and we share with you your great loss of a really fine man. We pray you are comforted by the hope and promise of a great reunion together in Heaven (where the first thing we do is get served by Jesus Himself, Who will say with Bruno, "Mangia, mangia!" With Love, Kathy, Ric, & Den Stranges
From : Bruce and Nicolina Lazenby and family
To : The Ciotola Family
Date: May 28th 2020
Our deepest condolences to all the family. Bruno will be remembered in our prayers. I have very found childhood memories of your family, and would enjoy time spent with you all whenever we visited. May he rest with all the angels that we have all lost. Rest in peace and hugs to all the family. Would have come to the service but we unfortunately we cannot cross the border.
From : Jodi and Allan Weiner
To : The Ciotola Family
Date: May 28th 2020
Our Deepest Sympathies to the Ciotola Family. We loved seeing Bruno every winter in Florida. He will be greatly missed. He was funny, charming and always willing to share a story or listen to one while walking the halls. Love to Evelina, Francesca, Joe and the entire family!
Jodi & Allan
From : RICHARD AND MARY ANN PETRONIO
To : CIOTOLA FAMILY
Date: May 28th 2020
WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF BRUNO. LIFE IN FLORIDA WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT HIS FRIENDLY SMILE AND WARM GREETINGS.BRUNO WAS A GENTLEMAN OF THE HIGHEST ORDER AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED AT THE POMPANO AEGEAN.
From : Armando & Paula Daversa
To : Ciotola Family
Date: May 28th 2020
Sorry for your loss we will miss our dear friend Bruno very much good man great friend
From : Albert Bell
To :
Date: May 28th 2020
Evelina & Family:
As your former neighbors on Temperance Point Street we always enjoyed visiting with you on yourxwalks with Bruno. We will miss him!
May happy memories be a comfort.
Prayers & Condolences
Al & Carla Bell
From : Sue Teas
To : The Ciotola Family
Date: May 28th 2020
So sorry to hear of Bruno’s passing. So kind, so friendly, a true gentleman. He will be missed by many. Much love to Evalina and the family.
From : The Lopes Family
To : Ciotola Family
Date: May 28th 2020
Our most sincere condolences. He was very kind and so friendly toward my family. Our memories go back our time living in Minerva Park as our neighbor. He will be in our Prayers and surely missed.
From : Carlo and Maria Tolentino
To : Ciotola family
Date: May 28th 2020
My sincere condolences to Ciotola Family. Heaven has gained such a very kind and great man. We going to miss him in Flordia. We had some good times with him at my cousin Armando place in Flordia.
Rest In Peace Bruno
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From : Pasden/ Chatel Family
To : Ciotola Family
Date: May 29th 2020
- So sorry for your loss- Bruno made a big impact on the community and his Love for his family was apparent -May he Rest In Peace . I am sure he is with his loved ones that left before him. Sincerely,Dot Pasden and Paul and Becky Chatel ❤%uFE0F
From : Rich and Sally Mealey
To : Dear Ciotola Family
Date: May 29th 2020
We are so very sorry to hear of Bruno’s passing. He was always very kind to us. What began as a business relationship quickly became a friendship and he treated us like family. We will miss him.
From : Cindy Patterson-Taylor
To : Joe and Family
Date: May 29th 2020
Joe so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Always loved Bruno's and Monte Carlo. Your father was a wonderful man.
Cindy
From : Susan Yutzey
To : The Ciotola Family
Date: May 29th 2020
Holding you in my prayers. Bruno was a very special person. Back in the mid-1970s, Bruno's was the Otterbein College hangout for me, Dave, Don, and Bob - every Friday night! We formed a special bond with Bruno and the family - all memories we hold dear. Bless you and may the many memories of Bruno sustain you in your sorrow.
From : Christina Fischman-Sears
To : Evelina and families
Date: May 29th 2020
Dear Evelina and families of Bruno,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of Bruno. We were so blessed to have met such a beautiful, caring man who had a heart of gold. My late husband Jack loved spending time with him and all the Aegean bocce men! Bruno will be sadly missed at the Aegean. Rest is peace dear Bruno. Blessings,
Christine Sears
From : Laurene (Renie) and Dave Cox
To : The Ciotola Family
Date: May 30th 2020
We were greatly saddened by Bruno's passing. He has always been so gracious all his life. We enjoyed his restaurants and his great food! He will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and especially Evelina at this time. God Bless you Bruno.
From : Reta Stark
To : Fran Ciotola
Date: May 31st 2020
I was sorry to read about the passing of your Father. One of his beautiful legacies was you Fran. Always so cheerful saying hola to everyone in the halls at the Norwalk Middle Schools. Also what fun it was when you painted each nail a different color to help the students learn the Spanish words for colors. How proud you must be of your son. I remember how you brought him each morning to St. Paul’s for classes. Continue honoring your Father by carrying on his legacy. Reta
From : Robert Kaldewei
To : Ciotola Family
Date: May 31st 2020
Dear Evelina,
We are so sorry to hear about Bruno, s passing.
Please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences at these most difficult times and please pass these feelings onto your family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Heidi and Robert Kaldewei
Aegean # 603
From : Bernadette & Pat O'Reilly
To : Ciotola Family
Date: May 31st 2020
We were surprised and saddened by his passing. Our thoughts and prayers...we will miss seeing him walking in the neighborhood.
From : Angelo Mazzocco and Sons
To : Evelina and Family
Date: May 31st 2020
Leaving the little town of Cerreto after the disaster of WWII, you came to Columbus after a brief stay in Toronto. Through ingenuity, common sense, and hard work, while in Columbus you built a successful business, showing all of us what the American dream is all about. Devoted husband, admirable father, affectionate relative, you will be dearly missed.
From : Carolyn Tarantine
To : Francesca and Family
Date: June 1st 2020
My deepest sympathy to your family. Bruno’s obituary is a loving tribute to a very special gentleman. His legacy lives on in all of you and the many lives he touched. God bless you all.