Edan Cicerone
In loving memory of our Edan Cicerone who was born on June 30, 1994 who passed away in his sleep on May 30. He is survived by his mother and father, Paul and Donna, and his loving brother, Michael Cicerone. As well as his extended family of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Edan was a kind soul who saw the injustices of the way people treat each other. His empathy towards the underdogs in life made him a strong special person. The word empathy comes to mind when we think of him. The people he came in contact with and who got to know him always saw this clearly. He was recently working with disabled adults and had found his calling. He had a great sense of introspection and was forever trying to be a better person. He was forever working on the obstacles that he came across in life. The last three years he worked with special needs children, animals, and handicapped adults. Edan would want all of us to be kind to each other. He could never understand somebody not accepting another person for who and what they were. He was a great listener who would always have the time to discuss and help others. His patience was something he took pride in.
Edan had a beautiful, kind soul and will be remembered for that. He would drop everything to sit with family or friends to talk about anything that troubled them. He always had an open ear. Edan embraced learning from anyone within his reach. These are some of the personal reflections that were found in his writings:
“I’m grateful for the range of emotions I can feel that paint my experiences in color.”
“I am grateful I can train myself to want less and appreciate more.”
“I’m grateful for my imperfect ability to adapt and accept change.”
“The more I keep my mind open the more warmth and safety I feel in my heart.”
“I am excited for tomorrow and that is a revelation for me ”
– Edan Cicerone.
These are perfect examples of his keen understanding of who he was and the world around him. He had an uncanny ability to be self-aware. He knew the difference between his wants and his needs. He was not afraid to admit his faults or fears.
His passing has left a hollow void that will be impossible to fill. In memory of Edan, he would ask you to be true to yourself, be kind, accepting, and show empathy to others.
The Cicerone family invites you to join them at a tree planting service that will be held on Saturday, June 9 at 9:30 AM. 57 Hurlcroft Road, Milton, MA, 02186. The service will be followed by a luncheon at Venezia Waterfront Restaurant at 20 Ericsson Street, Boston, MA 02122 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Memorial donations can be made in Edan’s memory to the Edan Cicerone Scholarship Fund c/o Blue Hills Bank , 480 Adams Street Milton Ma 02186 (trustee Paul Cicerone). The scholarship will be given to a Milton High school student in the LGBTQ community. https://www.gofundme.com/EdanCiceroneFund-gmail-com
Guestbook Entries
Edan, our world will never be the same without you in it. We are sad beyond belief but hope that you are now at peace and will make your new world a better place. Love you to pieces always. Rest In Peace my angel. Love Auntie Patti, Uncle Scott, Sydney and Jackson ❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️
My deepest condolences on the loss of your precious son. May happy memories comfort you at this sullen time.
So sad to hear this devastating news so young my deepest condolences to your family and friend 1994 was a great year same year my son was born God be with you all .
Wish I met a beautiful soul, my condolences to you and your family 💔
Paul and Donna (and Michael),
I am deeply sorry for your Family and after reading this most powerful tribute to Edan I am feeling a deep sense of loss also, what a beautiful tribute to your Son and who he was as a Soul.
Donna, Paul and Michael,
I am so very sorry for your loss. May your love and memories of Edan give you strength to get through these difficult times.
Love, Betsy
We are so truley sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I’m sure he is watching down at you and will give you the strength you need. I’m sure he is one of those bright stars in the sky. Hugs
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your beautiful son Edan.
Words cannot express how sorry we are and we hope that you can find some solace in his memory. We are heartbroken for all of you.
Love you all
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep Edan in my prayers. His writings touched my heart. God bless you all.
Tracy Ramondi
We loved him since the first moment we laid eyes on him. We will hold him in our hearts forever. Rest in peace our beautiful, caring grandson. We will miss you always. Love Papa and Grandma💔
Edan was such a beautiful soul. I feel so blessed to have gotten to know and work with Edan everyday for the last 3 months. The world lost a beautiful person inside and out, he missed dearly. My heart reaches out to your family.
There are no words for your loss. Through you Edan gave me a valuable lesson on acceptance. I will be forever grateful. Love to you all.
We live on Taff and although we have never met your beautiful son, what a wonderful tribute and also so sad for your loss.
God bless you all as you navigate this difficult time.
Eileen and Dave Stoller
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I was Edan’s freshman English teacher at Milton High, and remember a creative, passionate, loving individual with so much to give the world. My heart breaks for all of you in your sorrow.
Paul and Donna…I am so sorry about the loss of your son. May God comfort you and your family.
Claire
We loved you from the moment we first saw you. There is a big hole in our hearts that we will fill with memories of your smile, compassion and kindness. We will love and miss you forever. Love Grandpa and Grandma.
From reading Edan’s quotes it is obvious what a kind ,warm person Edan was. Donna & Paul you did a good job raising him.
I wish there were more people like him in this world. You have my deepest sympathy. May God Bless & comfort you, Audrey
Our thoughts and prayers are with you throughout this difficult time. We were blessed to have Edan in our lives for a few short months although it seemed to have been so much longer. Edan was exactly the person that we had been praying for. An amazingly kind and caring young man. Edan was wise beyond his years. Empathetic, calm, intelligent and honest. We all enjoyed and will cherish every moment that we were so incredibly fortune and honored to have spent as a part of his Life. Our lives have truly been affected and changed through knowing this incredible young man. Please know that Edan has left an indelible mark on our lives. We love and miss him immeasurably. GAAMHA Orange
Dear Paul, Donna, Michael, Cicerone & Loring Families
We are so sorry to hear about Edan.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during
this difficult time. What a beautiful tribute to a handsome
young man.
Take comfort in all your memories.
Rest In Peace Edan.
Love Kim & Greg
I have searched for the words that I can say to help you through this loss but there are none. Please know this you are all in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers always.
God bless you and your family, and Eden, Rest In Peace.
Keith and Linda Carlson
Dear Donna, Paul, Michael and family,
My deepest condolences for your loss of Edan. Wishing you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Praying for you all. Rest easy Edan.
With my deepest sympathies sorry for your loss