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Michael Giannelli Obituary



Michael F. Giannelli, 70, of Southington, passed away on Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 at Brigham-Women's Hospital in Boston, MA. He was the husband of Kathleen (Gaudino) Giannelli.He was born in Waterbury on Dec. 29, 1943 the son of the late Michael F. and Florence (Tedesco) Giannelli. He received his Masters from CCSU . He was the CEO for H&B Tool and Engineering. He coached baseball and football for both Southington Jr. High Schools and also coached Football under Coach D'Angelo for Southington High School's Blue Knights in 1972 when they were C.V.C champs. He enjoyed being with his family in Narragansett RI. In addition to his wife he is survived by his four children, Michael J. Giannelli and his wife Julie of Andover, Kara Giammatteo and her husband Tim of Bristol, Jason Giannelli and his wife Meghan of East Greenwich, RI and Kyla Giannelli of South Boston, cherished grandchildren, Kaylie, Kelsey, Kassie Giammatteo, Emma ,Sage, Gavin, Sean and Logan Giannelli. He also leaves a sister Marilyn Pruchnicki of Naugatuck, a niece and several nephews. Funeral services will be on Friday at 9:15am from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. to St. Thomas Church at 10 am. Burial will be at St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Thursday from 4-7 pm. Donations may be made in his memory to the Jimmy Fund c/o Dana Farber, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. The children were always filled with the joy of life in spite of their serious illness.For online condolences and directions visit www.dellavecchiafh.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Oct. 22, 2014.

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December 16, 2014

We were saddened to hear of Mike's passing. Our prayers will be with the entire family. Joe & Marie Licamele

October 31, 2014

Thank you Coach for all you did for us. Give Coach Dom a hug.

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Steve Sossin

October 26, 2014

I will miss 'Big Mike' very much... He hired me many years ago, and those times I drove him to various places I now feel Blessed to have had so many interesting conversations with a great person! I will always cherish those times.... my sincere condolences to all of Mike's family...

Ted Strickland

October 23, 2014

Our hearts and prayers go out to the family at this difficult time. We all enjoyed working with, and sometimes having heated debates with Michael over our technical ideas and approaches over the years at H&B. Our Team will always remember Mike Sr. and how his business and technical background and especially his ability to "get it done" has helped us all learn and keep our measurement technology and engine development world class. Sorry for your loss.

Ted Strickland and the Hot Section Engineering team at Pratt & Whitney.

Stephanie Sullivan

October 23, 2014

We are heartbroken with the loss of Appa. His kind spirit and love for life and his family will be missed. We feel blessed to have know such a warm and generous man. Rest in Peace Mr. Giannelli.

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