Dean Charles Ciccone

Dean Charles Ciccone, 63, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 peacefully at his home in East Bethel, Minnesota. Dean was born in St. Paul on January 23, 1961 to parents Angelo and Mary Jane (Schurmeier) Ciccone. Dean is survived by his wife of 40 years, Christine (Johnson) Ciccone, his five children, Emily (Matt) Olson, Luisa (Jody) Ciccone-Boadwine, Sarah (Joseph) Bosak, Joshua Ciccone, and Benjamin Ciccone, and his twelve grandchildren. Dean was the youngest of six children in his family. His siblings include Mary Jane (Stan) DeWitt, Ronald (Gloria) Ciccone, June (Arnold) Becklin, Brian Ciccone, and Lori Ciccone. Preceded In death by 1 brother, Ronald Ciccone; 1 sister, Lori Ciccone; and 1 brother in law, Stan DeWitt. Dean was born at John's Hospital in St. Paul. His birth was remembered as quick, and he was almost born in his parents' pink car. Dean was baptized at the Cathedral of St. Paul with godparents Samuel Bonfe and Mary Chicone. Dean grew up in St. Paul in a house on Lincoln Avenue and St. Albans Street South. He was very familiar with Irvine Park and Mounds Park, along with the shops and houses of Grand Avenue and Summit Avenue. Dean attended the annual St. Paul Winter Carnival as a child and teenager. He attended the Cathedral School during grade school. In the late 1970s, Dean and his parents moved to New Brighton, where he graduated from Irondale High School in 1979. In 1978, he met Christine Johnson, a beautiful girl from Northeast Minneapolis. They got married at Epiphany Catholic Church by Father Bernard Reiser on March 3, 1984. Together, Dean and Christine raised five children. The family lived in Blaine for over 25 years, and then moved to East Bethel in 2011. One of Dean's first jobs as a teenager was at the dry cleaners on Grand Avenue. In high school he became a manager of various Radio Shack stores, including at Apache Plaza in St. Anthony. Dean worked as a Master Plumber, interior designer, and independent contractor for over 30 years. He owned his own business named Quality #1 Plumbing & Remodeling in the late 1980s and 1990s. He also worked for Home Valu Interiors, originally Plywood Minnesota, as a Master Plumber and trainer until 2010. Dean then continued his own business until 2023. He enjoyed learning about and looking at classic cars. He owned a 1971 Chevy Impala. He also owned five Volkswagen Vanagons from various years. He was a strong believer in family traditions, especially given his Italian and German-Prussian heritage and memories of large family gatherings and amazing food. He was a connoisseur of many hobbies and subjects, from aircraft and trains, models and history, animals and gardening, classic rock music and classical music, to bird watching and watching his grandchildren. After five years of fighting lung and heart disease, Dean passed away in the comfort of his home on May 11, 2024. His legacy of family, tradition, and a constant lending hand of wisdom will never be forgotten by those he touched the most. Thank you, dad. We love you, and we will see you in heaven. Visitation Thurs. May 23 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Washburn-McReavy Coon Rapids Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 AM, Friday May 24 at the Church of the Epiphany, 1900 111th Ave NW, Coon Rapids, MN. (visitation 1 hour before at church). Washburn-McReavy Coon Rapids Chapel 763 767-1000

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Dean Charles Ciccone

January 23, 1961 - May 11, 2024

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Dean Charles Ciccone

January 23, 1961 - May 11, 2024

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