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John Giammatteo Obituary
POUGHKEEPSIE - John Giammatteo, 78 of Poughkeepsie, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.
Born in Alife, Italy on January 24, 1938, he was the son of Nicolino and Giuseppina Sanniti Giammatteo.
John served his country with the US Army from 1962-1964 and the US Army Reserve from 1964-1968. On August 4, 1968 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Poughkeepsie, he married Linda Anable. Mrs. Giammatteo survives at home. He was employed at Schatz Federal Bearing in Poughkeepsie for many years until his recent retirement. He was a longtime member of the Italian Center, Poughkeepsie and participated in their Bocce League.
In addition to his wife Linda, John is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Giammatteo; his grandson, Joshua Giammatteo and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Filomena Divito, Henrietta Giammatteo and brother John Giammatteo.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 3 from 4 - 7:30 pm at Parmele, Auchmoody & Schoonmaker Funeral Home, 110 Fulton Ave., Poughkeepsie. Funeral services will follow at 7:30 pm from the funeral home. Interment will be in Gerald B. Solomon National Cemetery, Schuylerville,NY.
Memorial donations may be made in John's memory to American Heart Association, 301 Manchester Rd,, Poughkeepsie,NY 12603.
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Joe Volpe
November 7, 2016
One of the good guys.
Tom Mejorado
November 2, 2016
Rest Easy John you will truly be missed.
American Heart Association
November 1, 2016
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Regina Delaney
November 1, 2016
Uncle John will always close to my heart. Rest in peace.
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Donna Hastings
November 1, 2016
I first met John G. when I came to work at Shatz Bearing , I will miss seeing his smiling face , his frindly personality and his great sense of humor .
Fay and Jack Roach
November 1, 2016
John and I were co-workers for many years and more , we were friends. He will be always remembered. I still think of the blizzard when we got stuck at Schatz and walked to Aloys for supper. May he rest in peace.
PEARL SCHERF
November 1, 2016
John was considered to be my friend and we worked with him for many years. Rest in peace John you will be missed.
Regina Hebert
November 1, 2016
My heart is so sad to hear of the loss of such a sweet man . He will missed but never forgotten !! Rest In Peace ... love you ❤❤❤
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Nov
3
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Parmele, Auchmoody & Schoonmaker Funeral Home110 Fulton Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
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3
Funeral service
7:30 p.m.
Parmele, Auchmoody & Schoonmaker Funeral Home110 Fulton Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
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