Thomas L. Giovannetti

GIOVANNETTI, Thomas L., of Richmond, died Sunday, October 4, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Annie Giovannetti; and his siblings, Charles Giovannetti, Mary Puzenski, Marguerite Giovannetti, Annie Simmons and Eva Dolak. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Ann Schaefer Giovannetti; his son, Tony Giovannetti (Mary); his daughters, Theresa G. Strickland (Tommy), Katie G. Lawton (Brian), Christy G. Owen (Evan); 12 grandchildren; and his sister, Irma Pulley. Tommy was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School, served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, was a retired employee of the federal government with 36 years of service and a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 395. He enjoyed a long retirement with his children and grandchildren and volunteered many hours with the children at Our Lady of Lourdes School. His remains rest at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, where the family will receive friends Tuesday (today) from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. with a Wake and Rosary Service at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes School or the Comboni Sisters.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.