Attilio "Tibbs" Ciufo
September 26, 1921 - March 24, 2019

Attilio "Tibbs" Ciufo, a lifelong resident of Ambler, died peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Sunrise of Blue Bell Assisted Living in Blue Bell, PA. He was 97 years old.

Born in Ambler, Tibbs was the son of the late Frank and Anna (nee Boccuti) Ciufo.

Tibbs was a 1939 graduate of Ambler High School. He was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army stationed in Panama, a longtime member of the V.F.W. and a 73 year member of American Legion Post 10. Tibbs was the proprietor of Ciufo's Tavern in Ambler for over thirty five years prior to his retirement. He enjoyed socializing at the LRB Sons of Italy and was also a member of the St. Alphonsus Senior Citizens. He was a lifelong Phillies and Eagles fan and enjoyed playing golf.

Tibbs was preceded in death by his beloved wife Isabella (nee Boccassini) in 1973. He is the devoted father of Anna Moody and her husband Robert of Blue Bell, Francis "Frank" Ciufo and his wife Susan of Chalfont, Joyce Scharle and her husband Robert of Ambler, and Elaine Ciufo of Ambler. He was also predeceased by his loving companion Virginia Benedetto in 2008. Tibbs is the dear grandfather of Anthony, Adam, Christopher and Stephen and great-grandfather of Ayla and Magnolia.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, March 28, from 9:15 to 10:15 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 259 Forest Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM with Rev. Stephen Paolino as Celebrant. Interment will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery.

Donations in Tibbs's memory to St. Anthony Church at the above address https://www.saintanthonyparish.org/ or to the Wissahickon Fire Company, 245 E. Race St., Ambler, PA. 19002 http://station7.org/ would be appreciated by the family.

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