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James Giovenco Obituary

Giovenco, James J. "Gio" a 56-year-old Grayslake resident, passed away Tuesday night, February 13, 2007 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born in Chicago on December 26, 1950. Devoted husband of six years (together for 17) to Ellen Miller-Giovenco; dearest son of Dominic and Ann {nee Virgilio} Giovenco; beloved father of Jamie Giovenco and Kari (Marty) Cashmore; cherished grandfather of Aaliyah, C.J., Jaiden, Tony, and Jaziyah, loving brother to Donald Giovenco and AnnaMarie (William) Dolsen; dear brother-in-law of Bridgid Miller, Peggy (Joe) LaDuke, Bob (Mary) Miller, Betty (Clay) Kort, Kathy (Kevin) Larmon, Nancy (Mark) Murphy, Sue (Arne) Andersen, Rose (Mark) Wesselhoff, Joe (Sue) Miller, Jim (Toni) Miller, Tom (Matt) Miller, and Therese (Brian) Kaniewski; uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend to many. Friends of the family may visit on Sunday, February 18, 2007 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Srang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 19, 2007 at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, 3100 Thatcher Road, River Grove, IL 60171, reconvening at the cemetery office at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Children's Burn Camp, 601 Railroad Avenue, Round Lake, IL 60073 would be appreciated. For information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 16, 2007.

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your daughter

July 30, 2012

i love u n miss u sooo much !!!..wish u were here during this difficult time i know u would know just what to say at a time like this as i am so heart broken over the loss of my husband ..please give him hugs n kisses for me !!!

Yvonne Hernandez

July 5, 2012

Deepest Condolences to the Family of,Gio.G.
Whether or not this is the Gio, Mary and I went to Agassiz School in Chgo,I don,t know, but have looked for him over the years,as Gio was a good friend in 7th and 8th grade,Mary passed in 2006, I tried to get hold of you then, she was buried in Chgo.
We all meet again at our Lords house.

ellen Giovenco/Miller

February 13, 2011

Long time since I've writtten, hard to believe. A day doesn't go by that I don't think abot you I guess I just think I'm writing to you. Miss you a lot especially super bowl time. I could use a winner one of these days. Happy 60th biryhday my love. We're celebrating Rosies 50th next weekend at Danny's house, Remember all the great weekends we had up at his house.I talked with your Mom today, she's had better days still suffering with her back, send her some extra love these days. As always miss you a lot but forever in my heart. love Always Ellen

JAMIE JON GIOVENCO

June 27, 2009

ellen giovenco

June 14, 2008

Hi honey Gio on the eve of fathers day I ove you. I'll see you in the morning. I have some great flowers for you. I miss you more everyday. I saw Shane and Amy today for their bridal shower. Yes him and Amy and there baby Hunter are getting married. It will be a wonderful thing. They seem very happy and I know it will be for ever. I hope your fathers day will be peaceful. Please look over our friend Terry as she watches Jeff celebrate without her. You know that all your friends thought a lot about you this past week as we sent Terry to be with you. Jeff told everyone you were waiting for her and showed her the way.. You will always be there for me and friends to come. Have a wonderful fathers day and continue to watch over your children and grandchildre. Always in my heart Love Ellen

kisses all around love ya

May 31, 2008

dolphins cheering me on

May 31, 2008

my dolphin friend

May 31, 2008

May 31, 2008

ellen giovenco

May 31, 2008

well another petersen classic is said and done. My second year was not so successful as last year. only came close to my average once. Susie had high game for the girls with 192. I also had a great trip to cozumel and swam with the dolphins. Sure wish you could have been with me. Although I think you were at my side, I still can't believe I did it all alone.You would have enjoyed it as much as I did. Missing you Love Ellen. please continue to watch over me

jamie giovenco

April 11, 2008

Well another day has come and gone and today is just one of those days i just cry for u i feel lso cheated i love u so so so much sometimes i just would do about anything to be with as i write this tears fall down my face the feeln never goes away i will always love u and miss u my heart hurt when i think about it, please dad watch over me and my kids u r in our thought and prayers xo xo xo

Ellen Giovenco

March 12, 2008

I love you my honey G Man pray for Our Terry. She's having a hard time right now. She needs some extra prayers . I'm trying but feeling low this week to help others but I know you will help me get back., you always do. How I miss you. Give Terry your strengh All my love Ellen

ellen giovenco

March 8, 2008

Today was my bowling touniment that I make Susie go to. We did BAD but won 10 dollars each. Had our great dinner out. We still have to bowl in am I love you and I missed you at our dinner after party. how much I miss you on these special days ellen

ellen giovenco

February 22, 2008

i had a baby shower today for a friend from work. anew life about to be born what a wonderful day. Also I showed off your new nephew from Russia that anna Marie and Bill are adopting from Russia. It's nice to hear from jamie also all my love Ellen Everyone loved your basement. I really miss you

jamie giovenco

February 20, 2008

Gio,
i have so much to tell you i wish i could talk to you. no one gave me advice like you. the days dont get easier without you i dwell on the things i always wanted to tell you but aleast you know now i love you always and forever till we meet again you will always be #1 Dad !!!

Ellen Giovenco

February 13, 2008

I boweled good tonight 211, 176 and 155 542 total Just for you. Happy Valentines Day I'm having yor last Genuine tonight just like I planned. We all cheered you tonight at bowling. Always in my Heart my G-Man. love always. Ellen

Ellen Giovenco

February 13, 2008

Everyone is thinking about you today. Lots of prayers and Love. Went to the cemetery today, lots of snow. I also had lots of birds hanging out around the house today. Love Always Ellen

Loving Life at a Bears Convention

February 12, 2008

another Love of his life "SLY"

February 12, 2008

Loves

February 12, 2008

Gio's Buddies and Our very Best Friends

February 12, 2008

Bob Miller family up up and away in St Louis

February 12, 2008

The Grand children

February 12, 2008

His other girls cheering with us in Milwaukee

February 12, 2008

Joe Miller Family and Mike Murphy at a Cubs Game

February 12, 2008

On the baseball field with Bobby a Dream come true

February 12, 2008

Friends

February 12, 2008

with the Jim Millers

February 12, 2008

Gus came to visit with Susie

February 12, 2008

ellen giovenco

February 12, 2008

I love you and miss you and you will always be in my heart I will take each day as they come without you. Each day is a gift from God and I'm grateful for the days we had Love forever Ellen

ellen giovenco

February 10, 2008

Almost a year since you left us. For me it seems like yesterday. We had abig snow storm this past week just like last year I really thought about you that day, miss you more everyday. Yesterday the guys bowled and we all went for pizza. You will always be in my heart and a big part of my life love always my Gio.

Ellen Giovenco

February 2, 2008

Sorry I didn't write on your birthday of course I visited you and thought of you a lot over the holiday season. Today of course is the day before Superbowl, One of your favorite days of the football season. I'll really miss you for the game I know you'll be there with me Love always Ellen

Jamie Giovenco

January 23, 2008

-Gio-Dad,
almost a year has past and I am thinking of you daily. you are greatly missed and will be loved for an eternity and i know we will all rest togeather some day.Until then you will be in our prayers
love,
Jamie,Aaliyah,lil neil,Jaiden,anthony,Jaziyah

Ellen Giovenco

November 5, 2007

Gio You didn't help the Cubs but could you work on the BEARS. Jimmy Miller is playing in the "Super Bowl" of grad school from Lombard friday send some thoughts his way Love Ellen

RANDY STUDZINSKI

March 10, 2007

I WILL MISS GOING TO THE BEARS GAMES WITH YOU.. GOD BLESS
RANDY, SHARI, KAYLA AND LANEY

Helen Kristiansen

March 9, 2007

Gio was a good husband, father , friend , grandfather and person ,He was always some one you could count on and always had some thing funny to say to brighten a day , He will be greatly missed .

ELLEN GIOVENCO

February 26, 2007

YOU WERE MY BEST FRIEND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. ALL MY LOVE

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