Oneonta – Eugene "John" Chicorelli, 92, died at home surrounded by his family on February 11, 2025.

He was born June 9, 1932 in Oneonta, the son of Eugenio and Alessandra (Pallotiolo) Chicorelli.

John proudly served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955. Both prior to his enlistment and following, he was a member of the Army National Guard. He received three honorable discharges for his service which he was extremely proud of.

He was employed for 38 years with Amphenol in Sidney as a Tool & Die Maker.  He helped solve several D & H Railroad problems with his ideas and manufacturing of certain tools.

John enjoyed bowling and softball and was one of the original members of the 6th Ward Athletic Club.  He was an active member and served as president several times.

He cherished spending family time at the summer home on Goodyear Lake with his wife Nancy and family.  He adored his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as his dogs, Blackberry, Max and the one that got away.

He is survived by his children, Lisa Barnes (Bill) of Stamford, Loraine Iampietro (Nick) of Warrington, PA, Paul Chicorelli (Deborah), Lizabeth Fink and Linda Gilmore (Michael), all of Oneonta; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, William Stanton (MaryAnn), Alice Stanton and Scott Stanton; grandchildren, Courtney Sanik (Nic Bohringer), Jared Iampietro (Laura), Jacob Iampietro, Mitchell Sanik, John Paul Chicorelli, Arlynn Bauer (Matt), Joshua Chicorelli, William Fink (Mackenzie), Kara Chicorelli, Audrey Gilmore, and Sophie Gilmore; great-grandchildren, Xavier, Lucas, Maverick, Vivian, Isaac, Averie, Lilian, Evelyn, and Owen; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; wife, Nancy in 2014; grandson, Bradley Fink in 2021 and his siblings.

Calling hours will be 5 to 7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, at the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta.

The burial with military honors will be 11 a.m., Friday, April 11 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Oneonta.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to, The 6th Ward Athletic Club, 22 W Broadway, Oneonta, NY 13820, or to Helios Care, 297 River Street Service Rd., Oneonta, NY 13820.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at, www.lhpfuneralhome.com