Nurse Aliana J. Ciacciarelli Dies at 25
Quinn Funeral Home
Nurse Aliana J. Ciacciarelli Dies at 25
In addition to her parents, Aliana is survived by her sister Alexis J. Iannucci and brother-in-law Joseph of Smithfield, brother Andrew J. Ciacciarelli and his fiancé Natalee Giacondino of Cranston, and her beloved nephew, Joseph Frank (JJ) Iannucci. She was the granddaughter of Concetta and the late Lucio Ciacciarelli, Harry and Jan Hoyle, and June and Russell Geoffrey. Aliana leaves behind her uncles Anthony and Michael Ciacciarelli. She also leaves behind her aunt Kimberly Gyra and Godfather Nathaniel Perry and their sons Nick and Jake.
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A standout athlete at Cranston High School West, Aliana thrived in competitive basketball and lacrosse. Her parents took immense pride in watching her play, whether on the court or on the field. She was also a proud member of the Cranston West Westernettes and enjoyed performing with the school band at football games. Aliana lived in Cranston before moving to Smithfield in 2017. She loved cooking, decorating her condo, and loving on her rescue cat, Roman. Her new home in Smithfield became a gathering place for family and friends, and she eagerly anticipated planning her wedding with her longtime boyfriend, Anthony Cinquegrana of North Providence.
Aliana earned her Bachelor of Nursing Degree from Salve Regina University and found her true calling in nursing, a profession that perfectly suited her caring and selfless nature. She began her career in the ICU/emergency department at Roger Williams Medical Center before transitioning to Kent Hospital, where she loved the opportunity to commute with her mother, Kristen, who worked at Kent in the Ultrasound department for 34 years. More recently, Aliana worked at Fatima Hospital alongside her older sister, Alexis while also working as a PACU Nurse at Ortho RI, where she was deeply committed to her patients and colleagues. Every patient Aliana came in contact with would never forget her because of her big Ciacciarelli eyes and extra long eyelashes. Aliana touched the lives of so many people and, unfortunately, was taken away from us way too soon.
Aliana adored her role as an aunt to her nephew and Godson, JJ, relishing every moment spent shopping for toys, taking walks, and simply enjoying his company at the condo.
Aliana’s warmth and kindness touched countless lives, and she was looking forward to starting a family of her own and expanding JJ’s world with cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the Ciacciarelli family, in honor of Aliana, will establish a scholarship at Providence College’s new School of Nursing, opening in January 2025 via GoFundMe.com and search Aliana Ciacciarelli.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10am in St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Pike, Greenville. Burial will be private.