Dr. Patrick Nicholas Ciccone Obituary (1941 - 2023)

Dr. Patrick Nicholas "Pat" Ciccone, 82, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Shortly before his passing, two rainbows miraculously appeared in the sky, memorializing the light he brought to the world. Born on July 24, 1941 to Elizabeth (Carlucci) and Nicholas Ciccone, Pat and his brother, Edwin, grew up in Newark, New Jersey. Pat was extremely proud of his Newark upbringing, his Italian heritage, and his Catholic faith. Pat was an alumnus of Barringer High School, where he played the trumpet in the Blue Jackets. There, he encountered many who would grow to become life-long companions, including his loving wife, Grace. What started off as a friendship between Pat and Grace blossomed into a beautiful marriage of over 58 years. Throughout their life together, they spent summers down the Jersey Shore, winter weekends in Boca Raton, and vacations with dear friends in Italy, Ireland, and the Islands. Pat and Grace's devotion to each other never wavered, and their children reflect fondly on how special it was to be raised by two parents with such a one-of-a-kind bond. Pat's altruistic nature started to shine through while he was studying at Rutgers University and fell in love with medicine. His medical career officially began in Washington, D.C., where he attended Georgetown University's School of Medicine. His commitment to being a Hoya did not stop at graduation, as he served on Georgetown's Alumni Board of Governors from 1991-2012. After completing his residencies at New Jersey College of Medicine and the Veterans Administration Hospital, Pat realized he had an innate gift for urological surgery that led to the formation of Urology Consultants (now NJU/Summit Health). He dedicated over fifty years of his life to serving the patients of Clara Maass Medical Center, where he served as the President of the Medical Staff from 1999-2000. In addition to his work at Clara, Pat served as Chairman of the Board of Governors and Medical Director of The Stone Center. At Seton Hall University, he was an Associate Professor in the School of Graduate Medical Education and a Clinical Instructor of Urology at New Jersey College of Medicine. Pat was a Diplomat of the American Board of Urology and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He was also a member of both the American Medical Association and American Urological Association. Above all else, what made Pat a doctor like no other was not his accomplishments, but rather the depth of his kindness. Throughout his career, he was widely known for helping anyone and everyone he could. Pat also had a true love of golf. He spent countless hours on the course playing with his friends, competing in tournaments, and hitting balls with one of his many, many golf clubs. He has been a dedicated member at Forest Hill Field Club for over thirty years and The Boca Raton Resort and Club. Pat had a presence so large that followed him everywhere, whether he was in the operating room, on the golf course, or at the family dinner table. His grandchildren could always count on their "Poppy" to tell them the same long jokes over and over again. It is impossible to imagine a life without his light. Pat is survived by his wife, Grace; his three children, Susan (Matthew), Dr. Patrick Joseph "PJ" (Jennifer), and Dr. Michael (MaryAnn); his six grandchildren, Allison and Matthew O'Donnell, Michael and Ava Ciccone, and Anthony and Julia Ciccone, in addition to many other family members and friends who will never forget the warmth of his love. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 22, 2023, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Paul Ippolito-Dancy Memorial, 9 Smull Ave., Caldwell, N.J. The family requests that their guests go directly to Notre Dame Church, North Caldwell, on Saturday, September 23, 2023, for an 11 a.m. Funeral Mass. He will be laid to rest in peace at Gates of Heaven Mausoleum in East Hanover. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to the Clara Maass Foundation or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.