Salisbury - John E. Ciriello, 61, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully Sunday morning following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Andrea Migneault-Ciriello.

Born in Bronx, N.Y., on June 2, 1959, son of Harold C. Ciriello and Billie Joan (Baker) Ciriello.

He had recently worked as Computer Programmer in which he specialized in neonatal medical equipment.

In his spare time, he enjoyed his three English Bulldogs Bella, Toro, and Clarisse, scuba diving, having retained his master's certification and enjoying many trips to Key Largo, he enjoyed playing the guitar, having been the lead guitarist of the band "Granite" in the late 1970s into the early 80s, listening to blues music, traveling with his beloved wife, Andrea and he enjoyed spending time with his family, being surrounded by their laughter and love.

Besides his beloved wife, Andrea, he is survived by his lovely daughter, Elizabeth Lanaville and her husband Jeff of Kingston, N.H.; his step-children, Francis Shackleton and Maria Shackleton; his grandchildren, Parker and Paxton Lanaville; his siblings, Alane Ciriello and her significant other George Pendalton of Groton, Mass., and James Ciriello and his wife Jean of Danville, N.H.; his two nieces, Jennifer and Stephanie Ciriello; and many extended Baker and Ciriello family members and friends.

A private funeral will be held for family. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.