Anthony C. Ciampaglio

Anthony C. Ciampaglio 12.20.1953 - 5.7.2025 Anthony C. Ciampaglio, a brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 7, 2025. His wife of 47 years, Susan, remembers him best through song: “When A Man Loves A Woman” and “So Happy Together”. His children, Mark (+Kelly) and Lisa (+Brad) share the loss of Pop with his 4 grandchildren AJ, Luca, Ellia and Cayden. A proud Georgia Tech alum, Tony worked as a mechanical engineer for BGE (later Constellation Energy) and earned an MBA from Loyola College, before retiring after 39 years. Never one to sit still, he then worked as the church administrator of Bel Air United Methodist for 7 years. While he enjoyed his years as an engineer, his favorite ‘job’ was standing outside the church doors every Sunday morning, welcoming guests to worship. Tony loved nothing more than being surrounded by family, laughing over a glass of wine and simply sitting with Sue. He loved helping anyone in need, and never met a stranger. Tony enjoyed woodworking, building, being a Boy Scout leader, reading, listening to a wide range of music, and family vacations. After spending time with family, his favorite hobby was taking roadtrips in his Corvette with Sue. They went everywhere together, even though she hated the noise. He enjoyed driving that car enough that even a trip to the grocery store was exciting. As a longtime fan of Jimmy Buffett (and Beach Boys before that), he always had a little Caribbean in his soul. One of his favorite islands was Grand Cayman, a place he delighted in being able to share with his grandchildren. Given the opportunity, he would surely agree with Jimmy Buffet- “Some of it’s magic, some of it’s tragic, but I had a good life all the way.” A Celebration of Life will be held at Bel Air United Methodist Church on May 31 at 11am. Tony hated formal, stuffy, sad funerals and was adamant that he be remembered with cheerful memories, funny stories, and no fancy clothes. While working at BAUMC Tony was an avid supporter of the homeless ministry and food pantry. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to either of those ministries, in his honor. http://belairumc.org/neighbors-in-need http://belairumc.org/homeless-shelter Online condolences may be offered at www.haightfuneralhome.com

Anthony C. Ciampaglio

December 20, 1953 - May 7, 2025