John D. "Jack" Ciabotti
1932 — 2020
Devoted husband of Patricia Ackerman Ciabotti, the love of his life for more than 67 years. Beloved older brother of Robert (Rose) Ciabotti and the late Marie (Steve) Machovic. Loving father of Christine (Christopher) Perille, Douglas (Jane) Ciabotti and Gary (Laura) Ciabotti. Treasured grandfather of Matthew (Lisa) and Karen Perille and Sarah, Megan, Katie and John Ciabotti. Dear great-grandfather of Ella and Jack Perille. Caring uncle, coach, mentor and friend to many. Born in Schenectady, NY, John was the first in his family to graduate college. A star wrestler at Ithaca College, he went on to teach and coach wrestling - initially at Niskayuna High School and then at the University of...