JOHN GIANCOLA Obituary
On August 15, 2015. Beloved husband of Mafalda "Maffy" for 69 years; son of the late John and Mary Giancola; father of the late Ralph G. (Danielle), Linda Graham (Charles), Mary Urban (Michael), John Giancola, the late Annette Zunic and Anthony; grandfather of 14 grandchildren; and great- grandfather of 14; brother of the late Nancy Mascaro (Richard). He was a WWII veteran, served in Army Air Corps as a gunner stationed in Japan. He was a little league coach for the Bloomfield Athletic Association. He was on the 8th Ward Democratic Committee. He was the president of Bloomfield Citizen Council, created Bloomfield Halloween parade, president of AARP and a tax volunteer. He ushered and lectured for Immaculate Conception Church. He was a retired fire captain for the city of Pittsburgh. He received the Mary Cercone Award, Paul Scuillo Award, Mellon Bank Community Service Award, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the WWII Victory Medal. Friends received Monday, 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WINTER FUNERAL HOME, PC, 4730 Friendship Ave. Funeral on Wednesday at St. Maria Goretti Friendship Campus at 10 a.m.
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Joe Carne ale
August 23, 2015
With deepest condolences
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Joe Montana
August 19, 2015
Denetta Benjamin
August 19, 2015
Anthony, I am praying for your family during this time of loss.
Carol Iannone-Beebout
August 19, 2015
So sorry for the loss of your Husband.
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Laurel Lavelle
August 19, 2015
Mary and family,
I am so sorry to read of your father's death- I hope you are somewhat comforted by the awareness of the full and active life he enjoyed. Praying for you at this time..
Laurel Fosbaugh Lavelle
Lisa Sanders
August 18, 2015
I'm so sorry for your family's loss. I wish I could have met him and wish I could be there with you all.
Lisa, his son Johhny's girlfriend
Lisa Martrano-Talak
August 18, 2015
My Deepest Sympathy during this very difficult time.
Michael Maggio
August 18, 2015
Deepest condolences
Ray Allen
August 18, 2015
Sympathy & kindest regards to the Giancola family & many friends wherever they may be. God bless 1 & all. Memories of Augie Carlino, "Father Oliver" & so many more. Take care.
Jean Schmalzried
August 18, 2015
Dear Maffey and Family,
How sad I am to learn of the loss of John. He was a community treasure, a great friend to my dad (The Bear), a resilient survivor, and a warm and wonderful individual. He enjoyed a long and profound life! Please accept my deepest sympathy and lots of love and prayer.
Jean Rogers Schmalzried
Debbie Turak-Terry
August 18, 2015
My prayers and thoughts with your family at this time.
August 17, 2015
My deepest sympathies to all . God bless .
Sherri s
August 17, 2015
I'm so sorry about the loss of your love one.I would like to encourage you to read Revalations 21:3,4 I hope this will bring you some comfort in your time of sadness.
Antoinette Benvenuti
August 17, 2015
Maffy and family,
Sorry to hear of John's passing. You have my deepest sympathy.
Antoinette Capretta Benvenuti
Liz Ure
August 17, 2015
Thinking of you, Robin. This obituary speaks of a life lived to the fullest. Clearly a wonderful man who loved all of you. My condolences.
Angela Thomas
August 17, 2015
Maffey and family..
I am so saddened to hear of John 's death... I am so glad that met you a few years ago...You know I am praying for you...and wish I could console w words..so much grief ...since I had met you. My love and prayers.are with you.and Anthony Mary and Linda..I know that the Lord and Blessed Mother are with you now ,Maffey...Angie Thomas
Ron Flynn
August 16, 2015
Maffy, John, and family, I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I'll always fondly remember him as one of Bloomfield's great characters and a very caring family and community oriented guy. May you find comfort in all of your fond memories him. God bless your family, and God rest his soul.
August 16, 2015
My condolences Maffy any familiy.
Tootsie Brozi Troiani
Patti Donatelli Fern
August 16, 2015
Dear Maffy and Family
My sincere sympathy is extended to all of you. I will keep you in my prayers for God to watch over you.
john tortorea
August 16, 2015
Maffy & family, how much can one family endure, Johnny and I are so sorry for your loss. He was such a character, always teasing me about my Nick name. We will miss him. Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your children, Love, Johnny and Lucille (LuLu) Tortorea
John Cooley
August 16, 2015
Our condolences and sincere sympathies to the Giancola family. We are always saddened when we lose one of our own. We will keep you and John in our prayers. God Bless!
Treasurer-Emeritus
Veteran Fire Fighters of Pittsburgh
judi asmo
August 16, 2015
Aunt Maffy and cousins. I'm so sorry to hear about Uncle Johnny. Have lots of great memories and good uncle Johnny stories. He was the only one I knew who could talk louder than me. We all will miss him. Peace to your hearts
Linda Mooney (Monaco)
August 16, 2015
Dear Linda, Maffie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your dad as a great father and was so glad to have known him. Sorry I can't be there I am in Fl. visiting my son. Just know that God will hold him in His arms and your dad will forever be your special angel watching over you forever.
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