Alba E. Ciampi

Alba Iris Estela Castillo Roa de Ciampi passed away peacefully at home, on December 1, 2024, at the age of 78 and with her family by her side. Born in the Dominican Republic, she was one of 12 children raised by her loving mother, Ana Teresa Roa and also a step sister to others. Alba worked at the National Palace, the equivalent to the White House, and was a model and actress that attended Bellas Artes, in the Dominican Republic. She later met and married her beloved husband, Basil Ciampi, and together they built a life in New York, raising two daughters, Stacy and Allison. She is also survived by her sons-in-law, David Hannan and Aftab Khan, and her cherished granddaughter, Olivia Hannan.

Alba was an extraordinary cook and baker, known for her delicious meals and treats. She had a remarkable talent for sewing, creating beautiful clothes, curtains, costumes and home decorations, all that brought warmth and charm to any space.

She will be remembered as a loving, generous, and caring humanitarian who always put others first. Alba's devotion as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend touched many lives, leaving behind treasured memories that her family will forever hold dear. There is a great void in the world without her presence. 

A celebration of Alba Ciampi's life will be held at Pelham Funeral Home, located at 64 Lincoln Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803, on Friday, December 6th, 2024, between the hours of  4:00 PM and 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, at 9:30 AM, at Church of the Holy Family, New Rochelle, NY. Interment will follow at Rose Hills Memorial Park. 

Virtual Attendance: For those unable to attend in person, a Zoom session will be available for both the wake on Friday, December 6th and the mass on Saturday December 7th. For any details, please reach out to Allison Ciampi (Allisonciampi@gmail.com). 

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to the Parkinson's Foundation. Your support towards research for a cure is deeply appreciated.