Deacon Charles E. Cunniff died on Friday, December 16, 2022, at the age of 95. Deacon Charles was ordained to the permanent diaconate on December 19, 1980 by the Most Reverend John F. Whealon. Deacon Charles served for over twenty years at St. Rose of Lima Parish in Meriden. We extend our deepest sympathy to Deacon Charles’ loved ones at this time of loss and offer them our prayerful support.

  • A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Rose of Lima Parish on Thursday, December 29th, 2022 at 11 a.m.
  • The Mass will be preceded by calling hours at John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main St., Meriden, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
  • The burial will follow the Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Meriden.

May he rest in peace.

Family Address:
Kathleen Jonkman (daughter)
13 Fairview Heights
Cromwell, CT  06416