Christine T. Cianciolo (nee Tagliavia) passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024, after a long illness. Christine was born in Milwaukee on May 31,1955 to the late Anthony and Viola Tagliavia. Preceded in death by her beloved son Bill Richards and dear sister Joan (Tom) Kuerschner. Greatly missed by siblings Anne (Joe) Totoraitis, Jack (Peg) Tagliavia, Maria Tagliavia, and Margaret (Tom) Lynn. Proud and loving aunt of Joe, Tony, Michael, Maria, Tony, Christine, Jim, Mike, Jerry, Andy and Molly, and great aunt to 11 treasured great nieces and nephews. She also cherished her friendship with the ladies in Girls Club.
Christine was a proud graduate of Divine Savior Holy Angels High School and Marquette University where she graduated from the College of Nursing.
The family would like to thank Christine’s caregivers, Lori and Cheri, for the loving care they provided, and VITAS Hospice for guiding the family through Christine’s end of life journey just as Christine guided countless families and patients during her long career as a devoted hospice nurse.
Christine is now in the tender arms of all the loved ones who went before her.
A celebration of Christine’s life will be held at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin on Thursday, January 25th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Divine Savior Holy Angels High School, Ukraine Rises, or a charity of your choice are welcome.
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