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Anthony Giannola Obituary

Giannola, Anthony J. "Tony G." age 77, of Naperville, formerly of Chicago and Elmhurst. Korean War U.S. Army Vet., loving father of Florence (Michel) Botbol, adored grandfather of Max and Lucas Botbol, devoted son of the late Salvatore and Stella Giannola, beloved brother of the late Josephine Nardi, former spouse of Joyce Giannola, adored uncle of Bruno Nardi, Terry (Jerry) Giorgi and Sam (Nargis) Nardi, cherished great-uncle of four, fond owner of "Smokey" (the Black Lab). Visitation Tuesday, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville. Services will begin Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home and will proceed to a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Raphael Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Lung Association. For info., 630-355-0213.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 10, 2004.

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