Americo A. Cancellieri

Born: May 19, 1931
Died: September 25, 2019

Americo A. Cancellieri (also known to his many friends as Ric, Rico, or Meric) died peacefully at his home September 25th following a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of Southampton, dying in the same home he was born to in 1931. After graduation of Southampton High School, he attended Fordham University - College of Pharmacy, graduating in 1953. Mr. Cancellieri served in the US Army, later founded Cancellieri Pharmacy in Southampton and co-owned Bridgehampton Pharmacy. He was past President of the Southampton Rotary Club, a member of the Southampton Golf Club for over 50 years, and a lifelong member of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary R.C. Church.
Americo is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Muller Cancellieri, children; daughter Karen Gil (Richard), sons Steven (Dean), Mark, and Bill (Heidi), his grandchildren; Daniel Gil (Jennifer), Lisa Gil Luna (Walter), Elliana Eve Cancellieri, Quinn Americo Cancellieri, his great grandchildren; Lucas Philip Luna, Scarlett Adele Luna, as well as his devoted caregiver, Frank Rapizo. He was predeceased by his son Philip Scott Cancellieri, brother Carmello P. Cancellieri, and sisters Grace DeJose, Assunta Cambria, Phyllis Jones, and Caroline Burk.
Ric loved spending time with his large family as well as many friends throughout the community. He was an unassuming man that touched many people in a multitude of ways, and he will be truly missed.
Memorial donations may be made to East End Hospice (www.eeh.org), Southampton Village Volunteer Ambulance (www.villageems.org), or a charity of your choosing.