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Michael Gioscio Obituary
Greenfield - Michael Stephen Gioscio, 75, born November 16, 1946 to Betty and Nick Gioscio, passed away March 11, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Mike is survived by his wife of 46 years, Diane Cook Gioscio, two sons, Monte G. Hall, grandson Jacob Michael Hall, great granddaughter Joscelyn Hall. Kelly W. Hall (Judy), granddaughter Kalli Penner, (Brent), great grandson Eliot Penner. Granddaughter Kelsi Dobson, great granddaughter Kinsi Dobson. Granddaughter Jessa Watkins (Tom), great grandsons Tucker Watkins and Cooper Watkins.
Mike graduated from JHS, worked for GTE and Verizon for 36 years. Upon retirement of 1 day, he went to work for CMS at the State of Illinois for 12 years. He was a member of the Elks, Legion and Amvets.
Mike served in the Army from 1966 to 1968, he joined the Air National Guard in 1975 and retired in 2003. During that time, Mike was awarded numerous awards including the Meritorius Service Award October 20, 1989 and the Air Force Commendation Award June 30, 1998.
Mike (Gramps) loved trucks, old cars, Nascar and camping at Lake Jacksonville. Most of all he loved his family, wife, sons, grandchildren and catching frogs with his great grandchildren at the lake.
Mike will always be remembered for being a true friend to everyone with his quick smile, kind generous heart and always an interesting story.
Mike is also survived by two sisters, Nicki Montgomery, Connie Ehlert, brother Rocco Gioscio and daughter Gina Pollack.
A private family burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Greenfield with Shields-Bishop Funeral Home handling arrangements. A "Remembering Mike" gathering for friends will be held at the Jacksonville Elks Club Sunday, March 20th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to PAWS and Jacksonville Amvets.
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Pastor Joseph Strubbe
April 11, 2022
Dear Diane,
I want to send my condolences to you and the family. I am a distant memory for Mike I'm sure. When Mike and his family lived at the corner of Independence and Doolin in Jacksonville, Illinois, I spent two years living right across the street with my Grandma Hayes. Grandma was deaf and I did not know the deaf language so it was a very sad and boring life for me. Mike and Connie and I went to the same school: Salem Lutheran School, and I guess we got acquainted there. Anyway, during those two years, I spend almost every day from Monday to Thursday at Mike's house. My mom and dad would pick me up Friday after school and I would stay with them on the weekend and return to Jacksonville on Sundays after church. Mike and I played and rode bikes and watched tv and enjoyed each other's company. Mike's mom was particularly kind to me.
I completely lost track of Mike when I went to high school at Ashland, and then to college at Concordia Teachers College in River Forest, Ill., but have always remembered him and the fun times we had as kids.
At age 48, I went to Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, and became a pastor and have been serving as a retired pastor in Costa Mesa, CA, since 2008.
Just wanted you to know that I remember Mike fondly, and am so grateful that he and his family welcomed me into their lives, and I wish you God's blessings as you mourn his passing.
Cindy and Chuck Lam
March 19, 2022
So sorry for your loss Gina. We hope you have some good memories of you, Ginda and your dad to hold on to. Prayers to you and all Mike's family!
Kendall Cole
March 18, 2022
Diane, so sorry for your loss. May God grant you Peace as you recount great memories with a loving family around you. GCHS Class of '58
Bill Sullivan, Fort Myers, FL
March 18, 2022
Prayers of comfort and deepest sympathies for Mike's daughter, Gina Gioscio Pollard, husband Rod, grandsons Brandon, Brooks and Nicholas. My sincere condolences also to Connie, Nikki and Rocco. Mike was a good man and will be missed; he can now be reunited with his daughter, Ginda Colleen Gioscio, who preceded him in death. May God Bless him as he begins his journey of eternal life.
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Terry Frye
March 18, 2022
So sorry for your loss, my condolences to Diane, and family.
Cathy Elliott Cowgur
March 18, 2022
Sending my condolences to you Diane,and your entire family.
He was always so friendly, and talked with Steve and I,at length when we ran in to him,at the Elks,and the Service Clubs.
Leroy & Linda Garrison
March 17, 2022
So sorry for your loss. You have our sympathy.
Melinda Fox
March 17, 2022
RIP Sir with your sweet daughter Ginda Colleen. Condolences to Gina Gioscio Pollard, her husband Rod, and his grandsons Nicholas, Brooks, and Brandon. Also, condolences to his sisters and brother.
Lisa Hannant
March 16, 2022
My condolences to his daughter, Gina Gioscio Pollard, husband Rod, & his Grandsons Brandon, Brooks, & Nicholas.
Harold & Marilyn
March 16, 2022
Heartfelt sympathies to Gina Pollard on the loss of her Father.
Mitzie Marsh
March 15, 2022
Condolences to the Gioscio family . So sorry for your loss daughter Gina Pollard her husband Rod and their three boys . May he Rest In Peace in heaven with Daughter Ginda Colleen .
Gordon Morrow
March 15, 2022
Mike was one of the good ones at GTE. Although it has been well over 30 years since we worked together; I remember he was always positive and fun to be around.
Mossie and Susan Prosser
March 15, 2022
Diane and family,
So sorry for your loss. We will miss his contagious smile on Point 1. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
jim ankrom
March 14, 2022
I am really sad and i am going to miss my good friend Mike.
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