Jacek J. Cianciara
June 08, 1944 - February 12, 2018
Obituary
MADISON -Jacek Mary Jarema Cianciara, age 73, was born into eternal life on Monday, February 12, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc., in Fitchburg surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 8, 1944, in Warsaw, Poland, the son of Kazimierz and Zofia Cianciara. Jacek was united in marriage to Rosemary Van Susteren on July 8, 1978 in Madison. While in Poland, he earned his Master’s Degree in Architecture and Urban Planning and went on to practice architecture for eight years in Poland, France and the United States. While working as an architect at St. Marys hospital in Milwaukee he earned his PhD in Economics from UW Milwaukee in 1975. In 1978 he moved to Madison where he worked as the senior corporate economist at Cuna Mutual Insurance and also worked for the Department of Revenue for the State of Wisconsin. Jacek was instrumental in the founding of the Tridentine Mass Society of Madison in 2008, which promotes the celebration of the traditional Latin Mass. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Rosemary Van Susteren; his children, Lukasz (Jessica) Cianciara and children, Nicholas, Caroline and Stephanie; Anna Cianciara and children, Margot and Theo; Margaret Cianciara (Tylor) Paucek and children, Evan, Simon and Sofia; Mary Cianciara and Aleksander Cianciara; and brothers, Zbigniew(Krystyna), Janusz(Teresa) and Kazimierz(Krystyna). He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Aleksander and Jerzy Cianciara. A Pontifical Requiem Mass at the Throne will be held at ST. MARY PINE BLUFF CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3673 County Trunk P, Cross Plains at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 16, 2018. Burial will be in St. Mary Pine Bluff Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2018. Memorials in Jacek’s name may be made to the Tridentine Mass Society of Madison at https://www.latinmassmadison.org/donate/
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy:4
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Stacey Olson
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Rosemary, oh my goodness I am so very sorry to hear this!!! I know how much Jacek adores you and your beautiful family. I am praying for your peace and comfort in the assurance that he is with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, our Father in heaven - awaiting the day of your reunion. Peace be with you my friend. Love Stacey Olson
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Cindy Rowley Beckmann
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So sorry for your loss, Lukasz and family. I will keep you in my prayers. Cindy Rowley Beckmann
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Magda Cianciara
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HiGood bye my dearest childhood sweetheart, one time husband and life long friend
We made big decisions together and that beautiful picture posted by our Son, Lukasz, on his Facebook page, I took when we were on our honey moon at the Black Sea, irreplaceable memories RIP - I know you will🌹
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Magda Cianciara
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HiGood bye my dearest childhood sweetheart, one time husband and life long friend
We made big decisions together and that beautiful picture posted by our Son, Lukasz, I took when we were on our honey moon at the Black Sea, irreplaceable memories RIP - I know you will🌹
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Dory Christensen
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I have such good memories of working with Jacek in the International Division of Cuna Mutual! He was a visionary and a relentless seeker of well being. He was instrumental in expanding CM’s business in Eastern Europe. A very good man. My confolences to the whole family!
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Shirley Gilbert
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Dear family of Jacek . . . I was honored to have worked closely with Jacek during my years at CUNA Mutual in my role with Dick Heins. Jacek was fiercely loyal and energetic plowing his tremendous intellect and enthusiasm into his work. I remember how he escorted Dick Heins and company to Poland and was instrumental in meetings with Lech Walesa, President of Poland at that time. He was also there every step of the way as the credit union representatives came to Madison as we helped them organize their credit unions. Thank you for sharing a part of Jacek's life with me and so many others. I will remember him always.