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James "Jim" G. Cianflona Obituary (1961 - 2025)

Born Jan 27, 1961, James "Jim" G. Cianflona attended Ashland High School in Ashland, OH. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about James "jim" G. Cianflona.

Graduation Year Class of 1979
Date of Birth Jan 27, 1961
Date of Passing Mar 01, 2025
About James "Jim" G. Cianflona
January 27, 1961 — March 1, 2025
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James G. Cianflona (Jim),
age 64, of Delaware, Ohio, after a 4- year cancer battle.
Jim was born, January 27, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, grew up in Ashland, and
resided in Delaware most his adult life. He was a graduate of Ashland High School
and then had a career as an HVAC Technician. Jim stayed close to many of his
school friends and never missed a class reunion. He appreciated their visits to him in
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I am devastated! Jim always called me “partner” as we played many many golf tournaments together
and played hundreds of rounds together! Every moment was a joy and he made me laugh so hard I
would cry! I am crying now, my very good friend! So many memories! I hope I can attend the
celebration of life later this summer!
DOUG BOWERS
Mar 3, 2025
Delaware. Jim was a huge animal lover, regularly rescued stray cats, and was known
by many other critters to have food for them in his garage. He was an avid sports
fan, mostly dedicated to his Cleveland Browns. Jim loved & appreciated music and,
in his younger days, enjoyed being a DJ for a local hotel/dance club. Jim’s main
hobby was golf, and he spent most of his non-work time at Mill Creek Golf Club in
Delaware where he was affectionately known as “JC”. He loved the owners and
members of Mill Creek, joined Dad and his friends in frequent rounds and won a few
fun tournaments…he kept a special jar on Dad’s kitchen table to remind Dad of his
winnings .
Jim’s greatest love was for his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pat
& Jack Cianflona and his brother, Matt Cianflona. He is survived by his beloved
sisters, Lynne (Petrovic), Denise (Cooper), Tracey (Edwards), and Deb (George), his
niece, Nicole Edwards, and nephews, David Edwards, Alex & Jack Cooper, Michael
& Thomas Cianflona and Josiah George, and many cousins.
A memorial service is being planned for later this summer. His family expresses
deep gratitude to all those who cared for Jim in so many ways. Donations may be
made to Capital City Hospice, 2800 Corporate Exchange Dr., Suite 170, Columbus,
OH 43231, Phone 614-441-9300
James "jim" G. Cianflona