Marlene Cignetti is the wife of Frank Cignetti Sr, an American football coach who carved out a unique coaching career, including 20 years turning his alma mater Indiana (Pa.) into a Division II power.
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The couple were married for 20 years and had four children; Frank Cignetti Jr, Curt Signetti, Lisa Ann Cignetti and Theresa Cignetti.
There’s not much information on Marlene.
Sadly, Marlene’s husband died on Sept. 10 at age 84.
His death was announced by their children Frank and Curt, who wrote respectively on Twitter; “So Proud to be your son, player & assistant. You are my Hero, Love You So Much ❤️” and “I was blessed to have a great Dad! He inspired me and so many others. Love you Dad! Rest in peace.”
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Cignetti spent four years as the head coach at West Virginia in the 1970s but found his greatest success when he returned to IUP, his alma mater.
Cignetti took a job as the school’s athletic director in 1982 before becoming head coach in 1986.
Cignetti went 182-50-1 in 20 years with the Crimson Hawks. IUP reached the national semifinals six times during his tenure, playing in the Division II championship game in 1990 and 1993.
He retired after the 2005 season as the third-winningest coach in Division II history and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2013.
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