Dominic Ciranny, 93, of Issaquah, Wash., passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, while at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Wash. “Nick”, as he was affectionately called, was born June 25, 1923, in Centralia, Wash., to Angelo and Maria Teresa Ciranny, who were immigrants from Italy. Nick graduated from Centralia High School and with the permission of his parents, he was allowed to join the United States Army at 17. He was a member of the 29th Infantry Division of the 82nd Airborne Division in World War II. During intense fighting in Germany, Nick sustained a gunshot wound. For his heroism, he received the Purple Heart and was honorably discharged in 1945.
After returning home from the war, Nick began his lifelong career in the dairy industry by accepting a position at the Forget-Me-Not plant in Chehalis, Wash., which was later bought out by Darigold. He worked in the ice cream division for many years. It was here that he met the love of his life, Norma Lee Born. Nick and Norma married in 1948, and made their first home in Fords Prairie, Wash. Together, they later owned and managed the Ross Motel and Trailer Court in Chehalis.
In 1973, Nick and Norma moved their family to Issaquah, Wash., to be closer to Nick’s work at the Darigold plant. He remained happily employed there until his retirement in 1987. They were lifelong members of Apostolic Faith Church. Nick was also a member of the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He had many interests and hobbies, but was by far most passionate about his woodworking. From a young man until his last days, he especially enjoyed creating hardwood items in his shop, many were given to family and friends or sold to small businesses. Among them were thousands of beautiful bobbins, used by people worldwide to make fine lace. His church also benefited from his woodworking talents and generosity, several of his items still grace the Seattle church.
Nick will be remembered as a soft-spoken man, pleasant, agreeable and quick to make peace whenever needed or to spring a joke. He was strong and industrious, yet balanced with a soft and generous heart. Rarely, did he get upset. He was uplifting to all and had a genuine good spirit.
Nick is survived by his two sons, Don and Dan Ciranny, both of Fall City, Wash. He will be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo and Maria Ciranny; wife, Norma Ciranny; uncle, Jim Ciranny; sisters, Elesa and Sarah; and brothers, Louie and Sam.
Friends are invited to join the family Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., for a time of viewing and visitation at Flintoft’s Funeral Home, 540 East Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA 98027. Viewing and visitation will also be held at 10 a.m., until the funeral service starts at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at the Apostolic Faith Church, 7420 9th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98115. A reception meal will follow. Committal service with military honors will occur the following day, Feb. 25, 2017, 11 a.m., at Claquato Cemetery, 142 Stearns Road, Chehalis, WA 98532, where Nick will be laid to rest with his beloved wife, Norma, in the Garden of Peace.
Friends are invited to share memories, view photos and sign the family’s on-line guest book at www.flintofts.com.
