Fred Cianni, Jr. age 77, a lifelong resident of Chisholm died unexpectedly, Sunday November 24, 2013 in his home. He was born August 26, 1936 in Chisholm, the son of Federico and Emma Marrucci Cianni, and was a 1954 graduate of Chisholm High School. Fred served his country in the United States Army, and on August 1, 1959 he married Vivian Hendrickson at St. Joseph's Church in Chisholm. Fred was employed as labor foreman for Reintjes Company, past president and life member of the International Labor Union Local #1097 AFL-CIO, owned and operated the Ring Neck Shooting Preserve pheasant farm and was a bough buyer for Evergreen Industries. He loved gardening and tending to his lawn. Fred was also an avid hunter and fisherman, he loved to cook and make porkettas, was a coin collector and a "picker" of antiques. He enjoyed his coffee shop gang at the bakery, and was fortunate to spend time in his homeland, Italy.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years: Vivian; sons: Theodore Cianni and Edward Cianni of Chisholm, and Joseph (Kristi) Cianni of Dickinson, ND; grandchildren: Tiffany (Shane) O'Neil, Chad, Mickaela, Jade, & Shane Cianni; great-grandchildren: Dylan, Ava, Shiloh, & Shabrea; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son: Frederick Allen; siblings: Dino, Umberto "Babe", & Nick; & granddaughter: Christina Nicole Cianni.
Visitation will be held Friday, November 29, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Anderson-Daniels Funeral Home in Hibbing. Visitation will continue Saturday, November 30, from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Chisholm. Fr. Fred Method will celebrate the Mass. Interment will follow in the Chisholm Cemetery.
Family services provided by Anderson-Daniels, a Bauman Family Funeral Home in Hibbing. To leave a remembrance of Fred on-line, please see www.baumanfuneralhome.com.

Viewing

Friday November 29, 2013 , 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Anderson-Daniels Funeral Home Chapel

Viewing

Saturday November 30, 2013 , 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church

Mass of Christian Burial

Saturday November 30, 2013 , 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church

Interment

Saturday November 30, 2013 , 12:15 p.m. at Chisholm Cemetery

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Facts Born: August 26, 1936
Place of Birth: Chisholm, MN
Death: November 24, 2013
Place of Death: Chisholm, MN 55719
Occupation: Past President and life member of the International Labor Union Local # 1097
Hobbies: Fishing, hunting, gardening, tending his lawn, cooking, coin collecting, and picking antiques
Organizations: Local 1097