BORN

1946

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home

14 Grand Street

Oneonta, New York

Dennis Chicorelli Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 28, 2018.

GOODYEAR LAKE – Dennis Anthony Chicorelli, 71, of Goodyear Lake passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2017 at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown.
He was born September 23, 1946 in Portsmouth, VA the son of the late Anthony and Frances (Beach) Chicorelli.
Upon graduation, Dennis joined the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Vietnam Era.
On June 29, 1974, Dennis married Gale VanWarner in the Main Street Baptist Church, Oneonta.
For over 35 years, Dennis was a machine operator at Amphenol in Sidney until his decline in health and was required to retire in 1995.
He enjoyed fishing, camping, boating and bowling. He was a classic car enthusiast and enjoyed working on his own cars, going to car shows and the car cruise-ins.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Gale Chicorelli of Goodyear Lake; daughter, Kathy Frances Chicorelli of Goodyear Lake; sister, Karen Dutcher and Mike Morales; brother, Dan and Stephanie Chicorelli, Baltimore, MD; brother-in-law, Roy and Margaret VanWarner, Maryland; as well several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm in the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand Street, Oneonta.
Funeral mass will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 10:15 am in St. Mary's Church, 43 Walnut Street, Oneonta with Rev. David Mickiewicz officiating. Burial will be held in the spring in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
To light a candle or send an online condolence please visit www.grummonsfuneralhome.com
Funeral arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.

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January 31, 2018

Gail,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be missed by many.
Astrocom Electronics

January 30, 2018

Gale and family, I was so sorry to hear about Dennis. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeri Townsend

January 30, 2018

Dear Gale and Kathy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Dennis. I enjoyed seeing him at classes with both you and Kathy. I know how much you will miss him, I am sorry.

Teresa

January 30, 2018

Gale our hearts go out to you,Kathy and the rest of the family. We will miss Dennis so much. Our prayers are with you all.
Andrea and David

January 30, 2018

Robert Emhof

Gale and family, you do not know me but I am saddened to hear of your loss of (Denny) as I knew him. My name is Bob Emhof, I am from Edmeston, NY. Denny and I met as we entered the Army together along with several from our area. We went to basic training at Ft. Jackson, SC but after basic, we were shipped everywhere and even though our home were only about 30 miles apart, I lost track of him. For the last 15 years me and my family have lived in Anderson,SC but I still make yearly trips back to Otsego County. Again, please accept my condolences and may God give you comfort and strength... Bob Emhof

January 30, 2018

Donna Null

Thoughts and prayers to the family. He will be greatly missed by all his car buddies. Donna and Charlie

January 30, 2018

Robert Emhof

Gale and family, I am saddened to hear of your loss of (Denny) as I knew him. My name is Bob Emhof from Edmeston, ny. Denny and I first met as we took Army basic training at Ft. Jackson, SC IN Oct 1966. After basic we were shipped everywhere and even though our homes were only about 30 miles apart, I lost track of him. As I knew him, he was one fantastic guy. I now live for the last 15 years, in Anderson, SC but still make yearly trips back to Otsego County. Again, please accept my condolences and may God give you comfort and strength.

January 30, 2018

Thinking of you both , sending our prayers & love.. Dennis will truly be missed by the Higgins family. .. Pat & Diane

January 29, 2018

Theresa & Jeff Schaffer

Praying for everyone. Love to all.

January 29, 2018

Dennis was a good guy, he will be missed.
Your friends at Action Lube & Soda Jerks
Linda & Butch

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