Thomas Edward Ciminelli Sr.
June 3, 1953 - September 15, 2021
Thomas Edward Ciminelli Sr, 68 and his loving wife Darlene Gilbee Ciminelli, 65 both of Marmaduke passed from the cares of this life together on Wednesday September 15, 2021 at their residence. Thomas was born on June 3, 1953 to the late Carl Giminelli and Alberta Hazelshwert Laski in Brighton, Michigan. Darlene was born on July 10, 1956 in Chelsea, Michigan to the late Melbourn and Beatrice Bradshaw Gilbee. Thomas and Darlene loved spending time together and would have been so happy to know that they both passed together. In his spare time, Thomas enjoyed riding motorcycles, doing anything outdoors, including fishing and hunting and working on vehicles; something he passed down to his boys. Darlene enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading and just spending time with Thomas. Darlene and Thomas both were quick witted and loved joking and making people happy. They would do anything for anybody and was always willing to help. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; CarlGiminelli and Alberta Laski, one brother: Joey Ciminelli and a sister: Sharon Ann Ciminelli. Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; Melbourn and Beatrice Gilbee; and one sister: Martha Lane. Left to cherish precious memories are children: Thomas Edward Ciminelli Jr. and Laura Clayton, Kirt Ciminelli and Katrina, Amanda Andis Walker and Mike all of Marmaduke; grandchildren: Chris Clayton, Austin Clayton, Chloe Ciminelli, Veronica Ciminelli, Emily Ciminelli, Chandler Harrelson, Alexis Harrelson, Jason Andis, Katlyn Andis; Thomas’s brothers and sisters: Carl Ciminelli Sr., Richard Ciminelli both of Michigan, Debbie Fakitas of Greece; Darlene’s brothers and sister: Leon Gilbee of Lafe, Earl Gilbee of Rector, Pam Causey of Paragould; along with a host of other special relatives and friends. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday October 2, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at the Marmaduke First Baptist Church with Bro. Kim Bridges officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Irby-Mitchell Funeral Home of Rector. Those who wish may sign the online guestbook at www.irbyfuneralhome.com
Thomas Edward Ciminelli Sr, 68 and his loving wife Darlene Gilbee Ciminelli, 65 both of Marmaduke passed from the cares of this life together on Wednesday September 15, 2021 at their residence. Thomas was born on June 3, 1953 to the late Carl... View Obituary & Service Information