Thomas R. Ciancia, 68, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach, FL.

Thomas was a native of Jersey City, NJ and has lived in Vero Beach since 2004, coming from Palm City, FL. He worked for Fireman's Fund Insurance for 9 years, after which he owned and operated an independent Appraisal Firm. He was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church.

Thomas is survived by his beloved wife Gay, sons Frank & Tom, uncles, Henry and Joey, daughter-in-law, Lieann, sister and brother-in-law, Christy and Johnny Stiles, along and sisters in law Susan Stege and Jan Quoma. Cousins, Rich, Karen, Joey, Bobby and their wives, Cathy, Roselyn and Lee , Close friends Mike and Val- Scribner , Charlie and Dottie Morrell, Lou and Clair Drago and lifelong friend, Big Jim Wallace.
He was a dedicated father and devoted husband to his caregiver wife and lifelong friend, the person he trusted unconditionally. They enjoyed a wonderful marriage of 38 years.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 and from 6:00 until 8:00, Monday, January 11, 2016 at Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at St. Helen Catholic Church. Entombment will follow at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery in Royal Palm Beach, FL.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made at VNA Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, Fl 32960.

Online condolences may be made at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com