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Joseph Giannelli Obituary

Giannelli, Joseph Michael Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on March 16, 2012, at the age of 79. He was a Korean War veteran. Beloved husband of Carol Ann nee Poulos. Devoted father of Joseph A. (Michele), Thea (Danny) Burke and Georgina. Cherished grandfather of Joey, Mikey, Danny and Brian. Loving son of the late Frank and Dora. Dear brother of Pat (Maryanne) and the late Pasquale. Fond son in law, nephew, uncle and cousin to many. Lifelong member of the Blue Boys Club where he cherished his time with his "brothers". Dearest companion of Cosmo and the late Shelly. He will be remembered for love of his family, home and the club. The Giannelli Family would like to recognize, with profound gratitude, Dr. Diane Wallis for 27 years of excellent care to keep Joe with us. There aren't enough words to express our appreciation to her, Dr. Collins, Dr. Nora and their associates at Good Samaritan Hospital. Funeral will be Tuesday 8:15 a.m. from Salerno's Galewood Chapels 1857 N. Harlem Ave. to St. Daniel the Prophet Church. Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation on Monday 3-9 p.m. For info call 773-889-1700

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 18, 2012.

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William Ripple

November 20, 2018

Thanks joe for showing me as a child just what a Father meant look like with card tricks and a lot of patience with us... Ill see you soon brother...GOD BLESS
Dr. William R. Ripple

anna marie orseno

March 20, 2012

Dear Carol, Thea, Georgina I am so sorry to hear of your loss... I think of you all often and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.. RIP JOE.. xoxo

Tracy Escamilla

March 19, 2012

Dear Giannelli Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers- A Great man will be missed.

Joe Macino

March 19, 2012

Dear Gianelli family I was sorry to hear about Joey he will always be remembered. He will always be in our memories.. Sincerely Joe and Joan Macino

Joe Rizzo

March 19, 2012

Dear Carol, Joey, Thea, Georgina and the entire extended Giannelli family,
I was deeply saddened to hear about Joe's passing and I am so sorry for your loss. Joe reminded me of my dad in many ways. They were both men of few words, but when they had something to say it was usually memorable. Joe was fortunate to always be surrounded by his loving family and I know you will all continue to make him proud everyday. I will miss watching baseball games with Joe at the Burke's and talking about how the spoiled ballplayers of today couldn't hold a candle to the players of the past. I hope you all find comfort in the fact that Joe is in a better place, with no more pain or suffering. Please know that Joe and all of you are in the Rizzo's prayers. We love you and are here for you in anyway we can help you through this very sad time.

Jimmy Burke

March 19, 2012

Dear Carol, Joey, Thea, Georgina and the entire Giannelli family, I am so sorry for your loss. Joe will be remembered by me as a very good husband, father, grandfather and man. He was a joy to be around at family gatherings and parties. He will be missed by many.

Gidget Taylor

March 19, 2012

Dear Giannelli family, I send my sincerest condolences and pray for your comfort and good memories of the special man who blessed your lives for so many years.

March 19, 2012

Dear Joey,Carol and family, Joe was a great guy and my dad always spoke highly of him . We are sorry for your loss ,Joe will be missed and he will be in our thoughts and prayers. Roger Muscolino and family

Linda Hickey

March 19, 2012

Dear Thea, Danny and Giannelli Family,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tom Valenti

March 19, 2012

Joe, Carol and all. Sorry to hear of your loss. I was privileged to have met Joe. Keep in mind Leonardo's thoughts :

As a well-spent day brings happy sleep, so life well used brings happy death.
Leonardo da Vinci

Michael Macino

March 19, 2012

Dear Carol, Joey, Thea, Georgina and family we are broken hearted to hear your loss. Joe will always be remembered as a giant in our home and will be forever in our prayers.
Michael & Sandy Macino and family

Shantela Asphy

March 19, 2012

Sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and your family Joe. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Cindy Rodriguez

March 18, 2012

Dear Gianelli Family, So sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Carlos&Cindy Rodriguez

Lee & Patty Laino

March 18, 2012

Dear Carol&Family,Please accept our deepest sympathies.

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