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Brian Giovando Obituary
Brian entered back into Heavenly Father's care on April 15, 2011. He was born March 22, 1982. He was the youngest of six children. He was an outstanding athlete and he loved to coach and mentor young athletes. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to laugh with friends and family. He will be greatly missed. We all love you Brian. Brian is survived by his loving parents Arlene and Coach Giovando, his brother Mike Giovando, sisters; Alayna Despain, Jennifer Lohrenz, Emilee Giovando-Quihuiz, and Julie Ainsworth, six nephews and eight nieces. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 21 from 5-8pm at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E.
Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 22 at 10am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 2202 N. 74th St., Scottsdale AZ. Interment will follow at Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brian Giovando
Daniel Gonzales
April 14, 2021
Brian, I Know You and Your Dad are together doing what Father and Son Do. Love to You two and the entire Family. The Gonzales Family.
Tim Dunkin Sr. and family
April 1, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We can't begin to imagine the loss your family has faced. You were an inspiration to me in 1983 and I still think of you today. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
May 7, 2011
Ken, Arlene and family,
We just received the news about Brian today. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tom, Cynthia and Scott Kirchheimer
Kellen Bradley
May 3, 2011
Giovandos,
Your whole family is an inspiration. Brian was a great person, friend and coach; he will be missed. The strength of your family will guide you forward and the warmth of your friends will make the path a tranquil one.
My family's thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mike Giovando
April 26, 2011
Brian, I love you brother and miss you with all my heart. You were my only brother and I am so thankful and proud to have been your big brother. I cherish the time we spent together and I will do all I can to keep your spirit alive. Please watch over all of us we need you. Mike
Melissa Rodgers
April 25, 2011
To Brian and the Giovando family:
Brian,
Your memorial service was amazing- I'm sure you saw all of those amazing people there to support your family through this very difficult time, and to show their love for you. You had alot more people in your corner than you probably realized. I know you were watching over everyone that day. It was very hard to sit through the service, but along with everyone else, I was comforted to know that I'm positive you were called up to help elsewhere. God definately has a bigger plan for you...so please help your family and friends cope and help to heal. Your family is and always will be amazing....they have watched over you for all of your life...please return the favor and watch over them now. We all love you...
To the Giovando's:
The Rodgers consider you all our 2nd family. It was very difficult to hear of your loss, but as always, you all are extremely strong, and eventually it will get easier with time. I know Brian is watching over you and protecting you now, as you have done for him. We love you and thank you for having us at his service- we were honored. If you need anything, don't hesitate.
Love,
The Rodgers Family
Daniel Gonzales
April 25, 2011
Coach Giovando and Family, Just want to say Thank You for including Me and my son Marcus as part of the Family. Coach if their is anything I can ever do for you, just ask.Love Ya Daniel Gonzales SR.
The Brewer Family
April 24, 2011
He was a quiet man but beneath the quiet exterior must have been a very old soul. He may not have known on earth but I know he knows now just how much God loves him. He has finally found peace and the family he left behind has found healing as well. God Bless the Giovando family. Love you Mike! The Brewers
Erin Taylor- McKeighan
April 23, 2011
To the Giovando Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all! I can remember coming over and playing with Julie when we were kids. I will always remember Brian running around so happy and playful.
April 21, 2011
R.I.P.
April 21, 2011
Coach and family..
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
May God grant you strength in this time of need.
Sincerely,
Mary Cattelino and your Copy Center family at SCC
Mike Griffing
April 21, 2011
I will treasure our time together forever Brian. "Easy on that!" comes to mind! You know. Love and miss you!
Coach and Mrs. Gio,
Thank you for all your love and support through out my time with Brian. Your strength through these tough times is nothing short of incredible! My entire familie's love and prayers are with you!
David Tanner
April 21, 2011
I love you and your family, Coach and Arlene. There is no one quite like a Giovando! May you have peace and comfort through the Spirit at this time, and always.
Steve Walker
April 21, 2011
To the Giovando family my thoughts will be with you forever through this tough time, I know and I feel this in my heart, this will not be the last time we see Brian... we will meet him again and be greeted with his love and smile. I say this from the bottom of my heart I love and respect this family... I love you all. Steve Walker
Lisa Canning-Barnard
April 21, 2011
Coach & Arlene,
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathies,
The Canning Family
April 20, 2011
Dearest Coach
There are no words....I know your pain. I cried in class when she told us. I had to leave. I am so sorry.
Tammy Pasanella
Chris Suydam
April 20, 2011
Many thoughts and prayers to the Giovando Family. Brian meant so much to so many and he will be forever in our hearts. You will be deeply missed my friend!
The Suydam Family
Robert Francis
April 20, 2011
Arlene and Coach. My limited associations with you two and Brian at church and at school were always positive. I always felt treated like a friend and an equal. My prayers are with you.
Mike Hawthorne
April 20, 2011
Coach Mike, our prayers are with you and your family, Brian was a great mentor for young athletes and a great teacher of football he will be greatly missed. If you need anything please let us know
James Cobb
April 20, 2011
Love to the Giovando family. May your soul find peace; your smile is forever burned into my heart. Love you man, you will forever be missed. Some of my best football memories involve you.
COBB
Mercy Cruz
April 20, 2011
Coach Gio:
My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May Brian rest in peace in the glory of heaven and may our Dearest Lord keep him healing hands over you and your family.
Sincerely,
Mercy Cruz
John Cleaves
April 20, 2011
Coach.... My wife and I will be thinking of you and your family. No loss is greater than the loss of a child, be strong...we all meet again one day back home.....
Kelly Hooker
April 20, 2011
Dear Kenny and Arlene,
Please know that all of us at Arizona Football who knew Brian are broken hearted. He was such a sweet guy, always did what we asked of him and he was polite and respectful. We are praying for you and your family in this, the most difficult of all times.If there is anything that we can do, do not hesitate to let us know.
With love and respect, Mike Stoops, Tim Kish, Erick Harper, Ana Verdin, Kelly Hooker and the Arizona Football Staff.
Sabrina Williams (Barreras)
April 20, 2011
My prayers go out to the Giovando Family. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Brian was a great person to know and I will never forget all of the great times we had together. He will forever be in my heart.
Just know that you will always have an angel watching over you, smiling.
Curt Erickson
April 20, 2011
KEN, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Curt Erickson
Marianne McCullough
April 20, 2011
Ken and family, I am so sorry for what you are going through, no one should have to go through loosing a child. Remember all the good times and the fun times and it will help you heal. Each day will get a little easier, just knowing Brian is in a better place and is looking down on you and smiling. You will see him again one day. Be happy for him. Love and prays to all of you.Marianne
Tricia Dunlavey-Hilbun
April 20, 2011
I went to high school with Gio. I am at a loss of words over his death...I hope the Giovando family finds comfort and peace with time. I wish I could be there to show my support, but since I can't I want you to know that I'll be thinking of you all. I hope we all can learn from what happened and that it can help at least one person.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tricia Dunlavey-Hilbun
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