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Phillip Gianniny Obituary
Born June 27, 1975 in Charlottesville, he was the son of Roger Dale Gianniny and Brenda Steve Sampson Gianniny.
Phillip had attended the Miller School and won several art awards. He was a selftaught talented musician and artist who never met a stranger. He cherished his daughter and time with his family and leaves many happy memories of his laughter and free spirit. His love for all music, especially bluegrass, inspired him to compose many pieces that touched many lives. Through his music he will always be remembered.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Julia Marianna of Charlottesville; a sister, Karin Dale Gianniny and her fiance', Jason Fitch, of Charlottesville; two brothers, Steven Todd Gianniny and his wife, Dawn, of Charlottesville and Eric Brandon Gianniny of Charlottesville; his paternal grandmother, Katherine Gianniny of Charlottesville; a niece, Ashley Lauren Jensen; and a nephew, Alley Jensen, and their father, Al Jensen, all of Charlottesville.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Claude "Blackie" Gianniny and his maternal grandparents, Owen and Frances Brown Sampson.
A memorial service will be held to celebrate his life 2 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2006, at Hinton Avenue United Methodist Church with the Reverend Edward A. Hopkins officiating.
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Memories and Condolences
for Phillip Gianniny
Pam Goff
January 14, 2007
Dear Brenda & Roger
I am so sorry for your loss. I know words can't heal your hearts but both Don and I wanted to let you know we are thinking of you. God Bless
Don Melton & Pam Goff
Charlottesville Eye Assoc.
Sandi Gianniny-McAleer
January 12, 2007
May peace be with you always.
bruce marshall
January 5, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Lonnie Murray
January 4, 2007
I knew Phil from Miller School and always remembered him as a good guy. I remembered the first time I ran into him on the downtown mall after returning from college, and how much he'd changed from the boy I knew. People like him are what made Charlottesville great, and he'll be missed by all. My heartfelt prayers go out to all his family, friends and the musical community he graced with his talent.
Roderick Waterman
January 4, 2007
We'll miss you, Tater.
Ana Corrales
January 4, 2007
There truly never was or will be anyone else in the world like Phil. He was a unique, gentle, sensitive and artistic soul, and will be missed.
Rob Hull
January 2, 2007
I knew Phil at Miller and also because we are both natives of this city. I just saw him recently on the mall where he gave me some cds to pass on to some connections I had in the music business. We had talked about the Miller School Song and him doing a cover. His music has the emotion to keep on living and he will. I was sad to hear of his passing.
Kindest Regards to his Family.
Rob
Thomas Kitchen
December 31, 2006
I will always love Slate Hill Phil. We were once inseperable partners in music. I still think of him everytime I hear/play 'down by the riverside'. His journey is complete and he has finally gone home. Now, he must be singing his favorite songs, together with his granddaddy.
Rita Ralston
December 31, 2006
On behalf of the Students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni of Miller School I want to express our deepent sympathies to the Gianniny family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cryston Redieske
December 29, 2006
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for any of you.
Dolly Joseph
December 29, 2006
Phil was always ready with a smile and a hello. The mall will miss him.
Reva Nowell
December 29, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Leona Brown
December 29, 2006
To:Karin and Family
My heart goes out to you for your loss.While I did not know Phillip,I heard Reva speak of him and his music. May the love of God surround you now and in the days to come.
Leona E. Brown (Reva's mother)
Becky Ward
December 29, 2006
I haven't seen Phillip in many years, but I recall going to high school with him. I know that he will be greatly missed. May you find comfort in your wonderful memories of him. My prayers are with you.
Clarence Brown, Jr.
December 29, 2006
I want to send my condolences and prayers to the Gianniny family. Phil was a great spirit and a true friend. The Downtown Mall will never be the same. God bless.
Crystal Copeland-Miller
December 28, 2006
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Linda Bowers
December 28, 2006
Phillip, your melody lingers on!
Our condolences to the Gianniny family and especially to Phillip's daughter Julia.
The Bowers' family
Kevin Donleavy
December 28, 2006
Time and peace are on your side now, Phil man. Thanks for your tremendous music. You raged and now it's over.
Mark Rough
December 28, 2006
What a shock and a loss. I'll never forget our time playing tunes. We'll play some more someday. God speed.
Jimmy Copeland
December 28, 2006
Roger and Brenda, Crystal has informed here at sea of the very sad news of Phil's passing.... I truly don't know how to say what a truly total sad loss it is to have him gone.I wish I could be there with all of you. He and I grew up together and always acted like brothers as kids. I have so many fond memories of us playing army together in Virginia Beach and Charlottesville as children. I so much remember all of his drawings and the way he taught himself to play music, truly a God given talent. Knowing Phil, he will be getting ready to play a true sold out concert up there for all of our family members there and all of the angels that will hear his tune and will follow it to see him play. Again, Crystal and I are very sorry for your loss.
Matty Metcalfe
December 28, 2006
The world has lost a unique soul, as genuine as he was generous--in love, laughter, and music--and I will always be grateful for having such a true companion as Phil grace my life. My prayers and deepest condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.
Amy Eppard
December 28, 2006
I know that phil will be missed. I did not know him very well in his adult life but we went to elementary school together and he was always full of fun and laughter. I am very sorry for your loss.
STEPHANIE SULLIVAN SHIFFLETT
December 28, 2006
Gianniny Family: I'm sorry for your loss.My deepest thoughts and prayers goes out to you.
Shallel Octavia
December 28, 2006
Charlottesville's loss is God's gain. May you be at Peace, my friend, we will miss you until we meet again. Blessings of Healing to your relations and friends.
Thank-you Phil for the joy you brought through your music. Look down on us with kindness, knowing you are in the hearts of many.
Apple Plotnick
December 28, 2006
Thanks for the smiles, Phil. You were always one to cheer me up when I was downtown.
Brad Lushbaugh
December 28, 2006
Roger and family, my sincere condolences and prayers go out to you. May pleasant memories soften your suffering.
Buck and Ardna Giannini
December 28, 2006
Roger and Brenda, our deepest sympathy in this time of your loss. Love to you and your family,
Andy Clarke
December 28, 2006
Phil and his music will always stay with us. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Bobby & Ernest Conley
December 27, 2006
We are sorry for you loss
donna wright
December 27, 2006
i always loved going on the mall to hear phil play . he was really bubblly and out going. he will be missed.
carolyn lamb
December 27, 2006
phil, we will miss your smile and your music and the way you remembered our names when we made several trips to hear your music at la taza. we enjoyed you so much and we will certainly have a missing spot in our heart for you .go peaceful and play for the angels in heaven. carolyn and david
vanessa uttaro
December 27, 2006
he will definitely be missed. i have great memories of him barefoot on the mall, playing his banjo and singing.
my sympathy to your family for your loss.
Elvis
December 27, 2006
Good-Bye
AND.... WE will MEET again!
Always, Elvis
Kevin Martin
December 27, 2006
Phil was one of the people that made Charlottesville Charlottesville. He will be missed.
Sharra and Palmer Putnam
December 27, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Bo Hopkins
December 27, 2006
Roger.....we are currently in NH and have just learned of your loss. Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. I recollect well meeting Phillip many years ago as he helped you at our house, and enjoyed his music that you provided us on one of his discs.
Don and Linda Currence
December 27, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to the family.....Phil will be missed
by both of us........No matter how
much or how little he had, he would
always share with anyone who needed
it........a true friend
MONICA MEDLIN
December 27, 2006
IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, HE WAS A VERY TALENTED & SPECIAL PERSON. HE WILL BE TRUELY MISSED, LOVE YOU ALL...YA'LL ARE IN MY HEART & PRAYERS
MONICA MEDLIN
December 27, 2006
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006
Jamie Dyer
December 27, 2006
Phil was loved by many. He was one of the best musicians and songwriters I've ever known. We'll keep his songs alive by singing them. Your family has the prayers of Charlottesville's musical community.
Mack townsend
December 27, 2006
Roger, Our deepest sympathy go out to you and your family. We pray for you at his tragic time in your life.
Mack and Loretta
Tamara Gibson
December 27, 2006
Roger, there are no words to express how sorry I am. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
December 27, 2006
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