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Alfred Giansanti Obituary
He was born Jan. 3, 1923, the son of the late Alfonso and Rose (Papagna) Giansanti.
He served in the U.S. Coast Guard and during World War II, serving on the USS Hunter Liggette in the Pacific Theater. He was honorably discharged in 1956.
He married Yolanda (Romano) on June 21, 1952, in Hartford. She survives him.
He had been employed as the water commissioner for the Town for East Lyme.
Alfred was a life member of the Montville VFW. He loved to cook as well as loved arts and crafts. He was a championship duck pin bowler and was a middleweight boxer while serving in the Coast Guard. He loved baseball and was the past president of the Eastern Connecticut Board of Umpires.
In addition to his wife, Yolanda, he is survived by his sons, Alfonso Giansanti and wife, Diane, of Salem, Michael Giansanti of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughters, Patricia Beetham and husband, Russ, of Oakdale, Alana Cancelmo and husband, Benjamin Jr., of East Lyme; sister, Julie Costanzo of Enfield; grandchildren, Alfonso II, Marcus, Melissa, Sonya, Julia, Alex, Celina, Benny, Nick, Vinny, Nicole, Anthony, Mattie, and Nina; and by four great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Montville Funeral Home of Church and Allen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John's Church in Montville. There will be no procession from the funeral home. Burial with full military honors will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery in Montville.
To leave a message of condolence for Alfred's family, please visit his memorial at www.montvillefuneralhome.com.
Memorial donations in Alfred Giansanti's memory may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Association, 321 Research Pkwy. #212, Meriden, CT 06450.
The Montville Funeral Home of Church and Allen, 53 Norwich New London Tpke., Uncasville, is entrusted with arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Mike & Fran Iavarone
November 4, 2013
Dear Lonnie.. Sorry to hear that Al passed away. We haven't seen you or Al in several years. We enjoyed dancing with you & Al when both of you were members of the "Lads & Lassies Square Dance Club in East Lyme Ct. We will miss him. Please except our sympathy.
Francis Breton
September 25, 2013
To the Giansanti family My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Paul & Joyce Romano
September 19, 2013
Dear Lony I would like to say how sorry to hear about Al I just heard today about his passing.
Debbie Green Contillo
September 18, 2013
Although it has been a long time since I've seen your Dad, I still remember his great big smile, and his words of kindness to me.
You are all on our thoughts and prayers.
John and Debbie Green Contillo
Quaker Hill
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Alfonso Giansanti
September 16, 2013
Thank you all for your words of comfort, love and kind remembrance of my dad. He was definitely one of a kind!
Barry Card
September 14, 2013
Al and family
my thoughts and prays are with you all at this time.
fran sylvia
September 13, 2013
To the Giansanti family, I was so sorry to see Al's obituary. He was a very sweet man with a wonderful family.God bless you all at this sad time.
September 13, 2013
Dear Aunt Lonnie and family, We are so sad to hear of Uncle Al's passing. He was loved and will be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Bob and Barbara Giansanti
September 13, 2013
Sorry we were unable to attend the services but our spirits are with you. Our prayers go out to the family. Glad we were able to spend some time with Uncle Al before God called him home.
Love to you all, Dave & Terry MacDoanld
September 12, 2013
To Aunt Lonnie and family...my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Uncle Al's memories will live in the hearts of many people. God Bless.
Your niece (and cousin), Rosemary (Giansanti) St. John
September 12, 2013
To the Giansanti family, our deepest sympathy for your loss. Mr. G. was an amazing man, husband, father, grandfather and friend. God Bless. Wendy and Walt Hicks
John Byk
September 12, 2013
To the Giansanti family, prayers and thoughts go out to everyone. I am blessed to have known your dad. Hope to see everyone. God Bless, John Byk.
September 12, 2013
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you in your time of sorrow. May God be with you and your whole family. Jim & Tina Laird
Karen & Mikey
September 12, 2013
To the entire Giansanti family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. He was an incredible man who touched so many lives. You all were truly blessed to have so many wonderful years with him. He now has wings and will always be looking down & feeling so very proud of his special family. God Bless you all.
Pamela Endsley
September 12, 2013
To the Giansanti Family
Our Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
"Pam, Ed & Kylie Endsley"
September 12, 2013
Our sympathies go out to you and your family.
......Pam & Ed Endsley
Bob Bedard
September 12, 2013
To the Giansanti Family
Thoughts and Prayers For peace and comfort to you all in this difficult time . God Bless .
The Bedards ( Uncasville,Ct )
September 11, 2013
pat and family
my prayers and love are with you ... you were truly blessed of many years to have such a wonderful man in your lives
im always here for you
love sue (mrs E)
Frank and Tracey Florio
September 11, 2013
Alana, Pat and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Dorothy North
September 11, 2013
"There goes a good man" are true words describing Al. When Dick and I first moved to Niantic, we were neighbors when living in Giant Neck Heights, and friends of the Giansanti family. Thinking of you all.
September 11, 2013
A special man with a special family...My sympathies to all who were close to him, trusting that good memories will remain in your hearts and conversations. Peace, Lisa Rue (East Bridgewater, MA)
Jim & Daisy Shutt
September 11, 2013
To the Giansanti Family
Our most sincere sympathy on the passing of Al. We will always remember the happy times with Al in youth athletics in East Lyme.
Sincerely
Jim & Daisy Shutt
John Mazzucchi
September 11, 2013
To the Giansanti Family, may God comfort you and watch over you during this difficult time. My prayers go out to your family on the loss of such a wonderful man.
God Bless
love,
John
September 11, 2013
A great man with a terrific family. Rest in peace.
Judy Deeb (Niantic, Ct.)
Mary Lou and Stuart tobin
September 11, 2013
Had never met Mr. Giansanti but his granddaughter Nicole is our grandson Matthew Varsen's fiance. Also have had the pleasure of meeting her father Michael Giansanti and his grandson Mattie Giansanti. A wonderful family who we are so glad to welcome into our family
Mark & Sylvia Michaud
September 11, 2013
Al, Diane and family,
Our love and prayers go out to you for your loss. May the words, love and comfort you receive from your friends ,family and the people who love you bring you & yours some peace during this time of profound loss. Know that we love you and care for you. Our prayers go out to all of your family.
Love
Jackie Kammer
September 11, 2013
Dear Pat and family,
Sorry for your loss. I too had the honor of working with Al at Beit Bros. He was a firecracker, always telling jokes and running circles around us younger people. May your memories of him last a lifetime.
Loretta McGinty-Lamot
September 11, 2013
Mrs. G, Al, Pat, Alana, Michael, and families, Sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. What a wonderful man, Mr. G. You certainly will be missed by all. Not only did Mr. G leave a mark in this world, but he leaves behind a family that will certainly follow in his tracks. The cornerstone of his family and that will always be remembered. "Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal. Love leaves a memory that no one can steal." RIP
Loretta McGinty-Lamot
September 11, 2013
Mrs. G, Al, Pat, Alana, Michael, and families, Sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. What a wonderful man, Mr. G. You certainly will be missed by all. Not only did Mr. G leave a mark in this world, but he leaves behind a family that will certainly follow in his tracks. The cornerstone of his family and that will always be remembered. "Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal. Love leaves a memory that no one can steal." RIP
Linda Walker (Maryn's Mom)
September 11, 2013
Oh Alana, I'm SO sorry. I know exactly how you are feeling as I lost my dad last week as you know. I send my deepest sympathy to you and all of your family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
David Sobiech Sr.
September 11, 2013
Rest in peace. Mr. G. Coach G. You will a lways be remembered
Barbara McNeil
September 11, 2013
Al, Pat, and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I have lost both my parents,now, and I feel your pain.
May time help the healing of your broken hearts.
Art Guertin
September 11, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with Alfred at Beit Brothers in Uncasville...he was a great co worker and a proud grandfather. He will be missed.....Rest in peace Alfred....
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