Longtime Yorktown resident, Eileen Ciffone, 83, passed away at her home on October 22, 2026. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, wife, auntie, and friend. Her loss is incalculable to her family.
Eileen is survived by her husband, Edward Howard Ciffone, with whom she shared over 60 years of marriage. She was loved and cherished by her children, son Edward and his wife Christine, daughter Emily and her wife Maria, and son Eric and his partner Candace. Eileen was the proud and loving “Gram” to her beloved grandchildren, Mason and Ella.
Born in Bridgeport, CT on February 2, 1943, Eileen was raised in the Bronx by her mother Mary Spaeth and stepfather John Spaeth and has one sister, Frances Visconti. Eileen graduated from St. Catherine’s Academy and earned an associate degree from Westchester Community College. A working woman for most of her life, Eileen spent many years working for PepsiCo, where she made good friends and happy memories.
Eileen was curious about the world and loved to travel, taking advantage of any opportunity she had to visit a new city, state, or country. Eileen’s family would like her to be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, her deep loyalty to her family, and her famous cheesecake. Eileen’s loving spirit will long be remembered by those who knew her.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Eileen’s memory to the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (michaeljfox.org) or Support Connection (supportconnection.org) - charitable causes dear to Eileen’s heart.
