DARREN MICHAEL CIANCI, age 61, of Winchester, Tenn., departed this life suddenly on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at his residence.  Mr. Cianci was born in Blue Island, Illinois on April 1, 1960, to the late Mary Margaret Staley Cianci and Nichola Cianci.  He was of the Catholic faith.  Mr. Cianci was last employed as a welder at Batesville Casket Company before becoming disabled.  He enjoyed going to the Rifle Range, listening to his rock music when he was younger and driving fast cars.  He dearly loved his pets.  Most of all he will be remembered as the kind of father that made everything fun.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Debbie South Cianci.  He is survived by his children; Nicholas "Nick" Cianci, and Adam Cianci both of Winchester, daughter, Jessica Cianci of Fayetteville, Tenn.  Step-son, Jason Darnell of Winchester.  8-grandchildren; Killian and Nathaniel Cianci, Connor, Keaton and Eleanor Jones, Lucas, Grace and Marcus Darnell, Sisters; Judy Gill of Miss., Sharon Cianci of California, Brother, Kevin Cianci and wife, Dawn of Chicago, Ill., former wife and mother of his children; Dianne Darnell-Cianci of Winchester.

A Graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, with Father Stephen A. Klasek, officiating.