Anthony Cipriani

February 9, 1941 - December 20, 2012

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Anthony "Tony" Joseph Cipriani, of Greer, left the arms of his loving wife and soul mate, Rita, of 47 years, and went to the arms of the Lord on Thursday, December 20, 2012. Born in Binghamton, N.Y., he was a son of the late Joseph and Louise Santucci Cipriani, of Italy. Mr. Cipriani was a proud member of the St. Mary Magdalene Parish. He was also a member of both the Knights of Columbus and American Society of Mechanical Engineers for more than 50 years. He loved sports and was a member of the Italian American Club. Mr. Cipriani graduated from Broome Technical College and received his BSME from Oklahoma State University. After graduation he worked first for New York State Electric and Gas and then for Worthington Corp in Wellsville, N.Y. He moved next to St. Cloud, Minn. to work for Turbodyne Corp. While there he traveled the world designing and constructing power plants. He later moved to Medfield, Mass. and was employed by Chas. T Main. Under their employment he continued to travel the world to build or study power generating plants, working in a total of 24 countries and 46 states. He continued his career with CRS Sirrine in Greenville as Vice President of operations for the power division. In 1994, he and two friends formed Power Management Group PMG. He continued working as a consultant until December, 2012. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Maria Bluemmel and husband, Peter, of Greenville; Laura Thomas, and husband, Quinn, of Mauldin; and a son, Joseph, of Downers Grove, Ill.; six grandchildren, Anthony, Alexandria and Isabella Bluemmel; Antonia, Benjamin and Noah Thomas; two brothers-in-law, Peter Magliocco and Arthur Griswold, both of Binghamton, N.Y.; sister-in-law Mary Jean Dodge, and husband, Robert, of Washington, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Cipriani was preceded in death by two sisters, Thelma Magliocco and Nancy Griswold. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 26, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with a Recitation of the Rosary at 10:00 a.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast, 1604 NE Main Street, Simpsonville, S.C. 29681. Following, the Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. at the St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Charity of St. Mary Magdalene, 2252 Woodruff Rd., Simpsonville, S.C. 296841. The family will be at the residence.

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My deepest condolences to the Cipriani Family. I work with Tony at Chas T. Main. in Boston, Massachusetts. Tony gave me the opportunity to work with the best of the best engineers. It was the best time of my working career. We still stay in touch. I

TRULY A GREAT PERSON AND FIRST CLASS ENGINEER ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP..FROM OUR DAYS AT WORTHINGTON BACK IN THE LATE 60'S...WILL BE MISSED.....

Dear Rita and Family, Please accept my condolences in this, your time of grief. Tony was my true and frequent defender in the workplace. He knew what was technically correct and he always worked to insure the right decisions were made in his Power Divis

Wanda and I were saddened to learn of the Tony's passing. We go back a long way. We were working associates on two occasions: first in Wellsville,NY and again in Greenville,SC. He was smart,savvy, accomplished, and could work with anyone. We offer our s

Rita, you may not even remember us but we remember Tony. sorry for his passing. ray and peg midgley

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Dear Rita and Family, I am sorry to hear about the loss of Tony but be assured that he left your loving arms and God's loving arms were waiting for him. He is no longer suffering and is in a better place. May God Bless you and your family especially dur

As we go through life, we are touched by many people. The exceptional people make a difference and Tony made a difference. I remember the good times in Minnesota where Tony, Rita, and many colleagues became a company family. Tony helped Turbodyne get thro

To the Cipriani Family, I cannot think of any right words to express my deepest condolences. Tony was one of the best husband, father and grandfather I ever knew. I always looked forward to coming down to catch up and talk especially sports. I wil

To the Cipriani family I'm truly sorry for you're lost my prayers and hart goes to you're family . From you're good friend Jerry Jackson

Dear Rita, it is hard to express in words how much you and Tony have meant to us as a couple.You have always been an example of love and devotion to each other and your family.As Catholics, your faithfulness to the church has been exemplary.The example y

Rita, few will ever know how much we loved and cared for Tony, He is my best friend and I will always cherish our memories together.My families thoughts and pryers are with you this day. May Tony Rest in Peace and free of pain , he is a giant of a man,I a

Rita, Maria, Laura and Joey, I'm so sorry for the loss of Tony and am comforted that he now rests in Heaven with the family and friends who passed before him. I have such fond memories of him and of all of you -- we couldn't have asked for better n

Too many great memories to note here. We will remember Tony as a kind and gentle man, a great friend and a true professional! If you need a Lector at the funeral Mass, I would be honored to volunteer. Rita, God Bless and comfort you and your family.

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