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1953
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2019
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Patricia Giovanini Obituary
She was born on Feb. 3, 1953, in Bradford, Pa., to the late Norm and June Benteen. Pat was a 35-year resident of Colorado Springs, Colo., where she worked for the Pikes Peak Library District for 20 years until retirement. She also worked in the banking industry for over 10 years. Pat and her husband were long time members of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, where she was baptized into the Lord. Her hobbies included traveling, spending time with family, electronic games, and loving on the family dog, Zoe.
Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Dan; son, Gary (Marissa Schnell) Giovanini of Denver, N.C.; daughter, Catie (Branden Gulick) Giovanini of Sumter, S.C.; sisters, Jeanne, Lori, Nancy and Nina.
She is preceded in death by her sisters, Sue and Perri Ellen; and brothers, Mike and Chuck.
Memorials may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network via pancan.org.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Grace Covenant Church in Cornelius. A reception will follow the service.
James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family. Visit jamesfuneralhomeLKN.com for more information.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Giovanini
Vincent (Skip) Nelson
April 26, 2019
Dan and Family,
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your wife Pat. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon her.
May she rest in peace. AMEN
Skip and Janet
Loretta Martin
April 24, 2019
Dan, I am very sorry for your loss. Blessings to you and your family.
Debbie Shackelford
April 23, 2019
Dan, Catie, Gary and family,'
I am so sorry to hear of the pancreatic cancer battle Pat faced and of her passing on. I have such fond memories with Pat and Dan & family throughout the years (bank, Holy Cross and Safe Passage). Thinking of you and wish we were there to give you all a big hug. Rest in peace dear Pat.
April 23, 2019
Dan, So sorry to read of Patricia's death. I will pray for you and your family. Jennifer Naple
frances abeyta
April 23, 2019
WE send our condolences , nice lady, awesome kids,
Gary Johnson
April 23, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with Dan and children in the of grief. Gloria & Gary Johnson
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