In Memory of Joseph Ciancola

University of Rhode Island student-athlete Joe Ciancola, 20, passed away on Oct. 27, 2011 at Rhode Island Hospital. Ciancola was a member of the URI baseball team.

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Stephanie (St. Louis, MO):
My heart goes out to the Ciancola family on the lost of your precious son. May God bless you and strenghten you in this time of sorrow. Just remember God saw the best in him!!!!

Keith (Narragansett, RI): My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Rhody baseball family. Everyone who has ever been a part of this program is grieving today. Guys who played over ten years ago have been contacting me with well wishes and prayers for the Ciancola family.

Katie Stailing Adams (St. Cloud, FL): My thoughts and prayers are with the URI athletic family and to the Ciancola family! I offer you my deepest sympathies to you!

George Washington Athletics: Condolences to the Ciancola and URI families from The George Washington University Department of Athletics and Recreation.

Mike Mancuso: Heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the Ciancola family and all of Joe's friends. The URI Baseball program and Athletics family have lost a good one.

Mike Stenhouse, Cranston, RI: Godspeed ...

URI Women's Soccer: Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ciancola family and the URI baseball family. We will play in honor of Joe this weekend.

Shaun McGrath & Family (Everett, MA): While the loss of a loved one is never easy, it is most certainly the hardest when they are taken from us too soon. Your recent loss of your son who has left us at such a youthful age is certainly in the category of those hard losses for which there is so painful a reminder of what might have been. We offer our sincere condolence and deepest sympathy on your loss. May the outpouring of sympathy, the kind acts of friends and strangers and the comfort in knowing that your loss is felt by many, help you through this difficult time. I ask for God's blessings for your family. May you find the courage and strength to move forward in peace and confidence and in knowing that your son was loved and will be missed by many.

URI Field Hockey Alumni, NYC: Our old team know all too well what it is like to lose a teammate and friend to an untimely death. Our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to Joe's family, friends, Rhody Baseball and the entire Rhody Athletic community.

URI Women's Rowing: Words can not express our deepest condolences for the Ciancola family and the URI Baseball Program. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Luke Demko(Fort Scott KS): thoughts and prayers go out to the Ciancola Family and the RAMS baseball squad.

The Quinn Family, Sutton,MA: Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ciancola family & friends and the URI baseball family. No words can express our deepest sympathy.

Staff of College Baseball Daily: Thoughts go out to the Ciancola and URI Baseball Families on this tough day.

Michael Rainville: My condolences to the Ciancola family and the entire URI Baseball Team.

Wes Lessard Saunderstown,RI: I would like to extend my Thought's & Prayer's to the Ciancola Family & Friend's! There really are no word's to say , when we lose such a talented young man, he will be missed at URI. Sincerely, Wes Lessard 5th Qtr Club President/URI Football

Stephen P. Peterson, Wilmington, MA: To the Ciancola family and the Rhody baseball family, I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I met Joe at the home games this year and he was a true gentleman. As you play your games next season, remember Joe and draw strength from him when you need it the most.

Nick Narodowy: My thoughts go out to the Ciancola family. I love and miss you Joey. Watch over us.

Degidio Family, Narragansett, RI: Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ciancola Family and to the Rams Baseball Program.

URI Women's Lacrosse Team: Our team wanted to send out our thoughts and prayers to Joe's friends, family and the Rhody Baseball team.

UMass Lowell Baseball: Having gone through a similar tragedy here this summer, words cannot express the deep condolences we feel for the Ciancola family and the entire URI Baseball Community.

Pasadena, CA: My condolences to the Ciancola family....my thoughts are with you and the entire URI Baseball Team

The Le Bel Family, Quincy, MA: Our deepest prayers and condolences go out to the Ciancola Family and to the URI Baseball Team, Coaches and Staff at this difficult time.

needham, ma: deepest sympathies to the Ciancola family.

Greg Annarummo: My thoughts and prayers go out to the Ciancola family. Love you JoJo! Our angel forever. Watch over us.

The Stelma Family, Vernon, NJ: Our prayers and thoughts are with the Ciancola family as well as our URI Baseball family.

Stephen Peterson: My thoughts and prayers go out to the Ciancola family and the Rhody community. Joey was a wonderful teammate, and an even better person. He will be missed. Rest in peace Joey.

Nicole, URI academic advisor: All of my thoughts, prayers and love to the Ciancola family and URI baseball family. I hope we can all honor Joe by being the best person we can be every day.

Serio Family, Bedford Hills, NY: May the Ciancola Family find peace at this time in knowing that there are so many who share in your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, the entire URI Baseball Family, the Coaching staff, and all those that knew and loved him. May he rest in peace.

Prince George, VA: God Bless. My condolences to the Ciancola family.

URI Women's Tennis: Our hearts are heavy knowing of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to the Ciancola family, his friends and all whose lives he touched.

Malski Family, Stratford, CT: Out thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ciancola family and are so sorry for the loss of their beloved son and brother, Joey.

Orange County, CA: My heart goes out to Ciancola's family and RAM Athletics!

The Fortunato Family, Stratford, CT: The Ciancola Family is in our thoughts and prayers. And we say and pray…Dear Joey, “May the road rise up to meet you…May the wind always be at your back…May the sun shine warm upon your face and rains fall soft upon your fields…And until we meet again…May God hold you in the palm of his hand”.

Josh MacDonald, Storrs, CT: My condolences to the Ciancolo family, to Joe's teammates and his coaches. God Speed

The Landi Family, Smithfield RI: May "Gods Grace" Comfort and Embrace the Ciancola Family, Friends and the members of the URI Baseball Program. You will be in our prayers !!! Our deepest sympathies. The Landi Family.

Papa family: Joe, there is no greater gift someone can give to a parent than to take care of and look after our children when we are not around. In a very short period of time our son has shared many instances where you have made him feel like one of the URI family. For this our family is forever grateful. We would also like to thank your family for raising such a tremendous young man. It is rare when a young person is selfless enough to assure that others feel welcome. Your obvious leadership qualities and kind heart will be missed. To the Ciancola Family, Joe’s friends, and the entire URI Baseball Family; our deepest and sincerest condolences.

Rhode Island College Baseball: We send our deepest condolences to the Ciancola Family and the URI Baseball Program. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Lee Family (River Vale, NJ): Our hearts and thoughts go out to Joe, the Ciancola family, and the URI baseball team and staff through this hard time. We are so sorry for your loss, you are in our prayers.

Jaci, Teri and Matt, Branford, Ct: To your parents and sister, our hearts are with you. You may feel alone but you never are, we are all here for you and Joey will forever be watching over you with Grampa by his side.

The Ferri Family, North Kingstown, RI: Our hearts and prayers go out to the Ciancola family, friends and URI Baseball Family. May Joe rest in Peace

Roy Family: Our deepest condolences go out to the Ciancola Family and Rhody Baseball Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Bill and Fran Lee Stratford Ct.: Our hearts and thoughts are with the Ciancola family. Joey has touched our lives forever and we will miss him very much. God Bless

The Caputo Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ciancola family and the URI baseball family.We are so sorry for your loss. Know that Joe will be with you in spirit.

The Ribbens Family, Chicago, IL: Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ciancola family and the entire URI community.

The Dragon Family, Flemington, NJ: Our deepest condolences go out to the Ciancola Family and the entire URI community.

Elizabeth Bailey, Guilford, CT: When we were young we thought life was a game But then somebody leaves you and you're never the same All of the places and people belong to the puzzle But one of the pieces is gone and it's you It's you, it's you, Joey, it's you

The Bailey Family, Guilford, CT: Michele and Lindsay, we love you very much and are here. Joey put so much light and love into this world. Now he's up there lighting up heaven! Watching over you always... all of love, hugs, thoughts and prayers are for you.

The Borden Family, Lincoln, RI: Our hearts and prayers go out to the Ciancola family and our URI baseball community. We love you all.

Kyle Regnault: To the Ciancola Family, and URI Baseball community, You are in my prayers. Joey was a great person and a great teammate. He will be missed by all.

The Kownacki Family, Orange, Ct: Our deepest condolences to the Ciancola's, Joey was a great young man, teammate and friend. We will miss him greatly.

The Pontbriand Family (Auburn, ME): Our heartfelt thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy go out to the Ciancola family and the URI Baseball Team, as well as the URI Athletic Dept and the entire University community. May God bless and be with you all at this difficult time.

The Feinstein Family, Manalapan, NJ: Our deepest condolences go out to the entire Ciancola family as well as the URI community.

The Richards Family: We can't imagine what the Ciancola family is going through right now, but our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kedan (Trinidad): My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Rhody baseball family & Rhody community. My thoughts are with the Ciancola Family, He will be missed.

The Doonan Family, Cohasset, MA: Our hearts and prayers go out to the Ciancola family, the URI baseball family and all those who knew and loved him. Joe was a beautiful young man who touched everyone he met. He will be looking out for all of you. I want to pass along this poem that another beautiful young man sent me when my brother passed away two weeks ago. “Do not stand at my grave and weep...I am not there, I do not sleep…I am a thousand winds that blow…I am the diamond’s glint of snow…I am the sunlight on ripened grain…I am the autumn’s gentle rain…When you waken in the morning’s hush…I am the swift uplifting rush…Of quiet birds in circled flight…I am the soft stars that shine at night…Do not stand at my grave and cry…I am not there, I did not die”.

Mitzi Dusin, Narragansett, RI: May God be with the Ciancola family. A loss of a child is the hardest loss in life. I am truly sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to you.

Tommy (Orange,CT): Here is a nice story ; tribute from Joe's old coaches and friends http://bit.ly/uMWEO1

Joe Landi: My deep condolences go to the Ciancola family. He is a great teammate and a wonderful person that I am glad to have called a friend and family member!

Danielle Alfano, Professor: My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I had the pleasure of teaching and advising Joe and he was a great addition. He will be missed

Zaneski Family: To the URI Baseball family, and the Ciancola Family, URI Baseball has been a huge part of our lives. URI Baseball is the common thread that connects all of us. Every player who has played there has a tremendous amount of pride in URI Baseball and each other. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time.

The O'Sullivan Family Grafton MA: All our love and prayers go out to Joe's family, teammates, coaches and friends! Words could never express our sorrow. God bless.

Jim Masen (Seattle): My thoughts and prayers are with the Ciancola family. I know he will be missed in Kingston as well as within the Ciancola's family embrace.

The Fallis Family, West Chester, PA: A sudden loss, so unfathomable and tragic. Our heart goes out to the Ciancola family and Joe’s teammates and the URI staff. God bless us everyone.

Sue & Earl Adams: Our thoughts and prayers are with Joe's family and friends. He will be with you always. The heart doesn't forget.

Bill and Fran Lee Stratford Ct.: All our love and thoughts go out to the Ciancola family.Joey touched our lives in a special way and we will miss him very much.

Davis/Selvaggi Family: Our deepest condolences to The Ciancola Family and all who knew and loved Joe. He was a good friend and teamate to my son and will be missed by all.

Delroy James (ISRAEL): my thoughts are with his family and friends. he was a model student and good athlete and represented the university the right way. may he Rest In Peace!

David Tober, Warwick, RI: My condolences to the Ciancola family and Coach Jim Foster and the Rhode Island Baseball Program.

The Freda Family (Orange/Milford, CT): Our deepest sympathy for the Ciancola family. You are in all of our thoughts and prayers.

Joan & Ken Kreiger (Orange, CT): Michelle, Lindsay, Mr. & Mrs. A, Victoria, Jim and all those who loved Joey: we cannot express how saddened we are by this incredible loss. Michelle – the love and outpouring of support is a testament to this incredible son that you raised. Your grace, courage and love of family is inspiring to us, and is what will sustain you through this. Joey would be proud. We love you.

Paul+ Vivien Whitney (Kingston, RI): Dear Ciancola Family and Friends, We are very sorry for your loss. Your sadness makes us wish we could hold you in our arms.

The Apt Family (Doylestown, PA): Our condolences go out to the Ciancola family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

The Nazarko Family: Dear Ciancola family, We are so deeply saddened by your loss, our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Joey will be part of our son's life and the URI baseball family forever.

Mike Harris (Long Beach, N.Y): My thoughts prayers are with the Ciancola family, Coach Foster, and the URI Baseball team

Chris Fisher (Cumberland, RI): My thoughts and prayers are with the Ciancola's and the entire URI baseball family.

Jad Prachniak (West Chester, PA): My thoughts are with the Ciancola family and the entire Rhode Island Baseball Family.

Justin Lamboy (West Kingston, RI): My thoughts and prayers go out to the Ciancola family and the entire Rhody baseball family during this difficult time

URI Women's Basketball: We are deeply saddened to hear about your loss. You have our sincere sympathy.

The Warrens Bedford, NH: Sincere condolences go out to the Ciancola family. Joe was loved by so many -a true pledge of his character. He'll be cheering on the Rams from above.

La Salle Athletics: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.

Ball Player/Friend: Baseball lost a great player and condolences. Will be greatly missed and always remembered. RIP Joey

Salve Regina University Baseball: Our thoughts and prayers to the Ciancola family and the URI baseball family, may Joe lead the way to better days.

The Salzillo's (North Haven): I have such wonderful memories of JOE going back to AAU baseball with the Ct. Bombers. He was a true leader and such a kind soul. We will never forgot how he took a shy little guy (my son) under his wing and went out of his way to make sure he was comfortable. We ran into Joe thoughout the years of high school baseball and always enjoyed a hug and good wishes for each other...Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ciancola family....he was a wonderful young man and will be missed. The Salzillo family.

Britta Baarstad: My deepest condolences go out to the Ciancola family and the URI Baseball team. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Joe will live on through all of you

URI Women's Track and Field/XC: Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ciancola Family and entire Rhode Island Baseball Staff and Players.

Holcomb Family: Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ciancola Family. Joey will be greatly missed and was a great teammate and friend to the guys on the “Bank” in West Haven Twilight.

Sloan Family ( Oak Park Ca.): I am so sorry for the loss of your dear son. I can not imagine the depth of your sorrow. It is clear that Joey was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. I was heartbroken to hear the news, and I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family. There is a great void to be filled by Joey’s passing, but the depth of love that you and your family share for Joey will pull you through. Honor his memory with that love and the wonderful memories you share of him. May god bless and comfort your family and all that know and love him.

UConn Baseball: Our players and coaches were deeply saddened by the loss of Joe Ciancola. We send our condolences to the Ciancola and URI Baseball families.

Phyllis Ananiatis (North Branford): Dear Michele & Lindsay, I’ve never met Joey personally, but I feel blessed to have known him through your stories and pictures. There are those special people that come into our life for just a short period of time that make the most impact. From the outpouring of love from those who knew him or knew of him just proves that Joey was one of those special people. May god watch over him as I know Joey is watching over you and Lindsay. My prayers are with you always. Love ya!

Mickey Famiglietti: My deepest condolences to the Ciancola Family and the Rhody Baseball Family.

Ben and R'Dee Sherwood, C.G., Ks.: The sadness that has been felt by so many from coast to coast since Joe's passing is a tribute to the man he was, and the lives he touched.

Bradstreet Family (Pennsylvania): Our hearts ache for the loss of your son, your brother, your teammate and your friend. We will continue to pray for Joe and all of you.

Taylor Lasko (Boston College Baseball): As a former teammate and friend of Joey's, I would like to extend my deepest condolences on behalf of the BC baseball program. He will be missed

URI Sailing team: Our deepest condolences go out to the Ciancola family and to the baseball team. You are in our thoughts.

RI Men's Crew: Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ciancola family and URI Baseball team.

Ditchkus family, Milford,CT: It is with deep sadness that we send our condolences to the Ciancola family for their loss. Out thoughts and prayers will be with you in this time of sorrow

The Russo Famiy: Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ciancola family and the URI Baseball family. We are so sorry for your loss.

URI Men's Swimming: It is with the saddest of hearts that we express our deepest condolences to the Ciancola family for their recent loss. You are in our prayers.

The Dean Family (Danvers, MA): We pray for the Ciancolas and the entire URI baseball family. Joe will always be a part of the team and the lives of all those who knew and loved him

URI Women's Ice Hockey: Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ciancola Family and the URI Baseball team.

The Boswell Family (New Bedford, MA): Our Prayer, thoughts, and sympathies go out to the Ciancola family and friends and also the URI baseball team. Stay strong and GOD BLESS ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! !

Franklin Pierce Baseball Team: Our Prayers and thoughts and sympathies go out to the Ciancola family and friends and the URI baseball team. Go With GOD and May God Bless all of you !

 

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