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Philomena Giovanetti Obituary

GIOVANETTI, Philomena Ann Age 82, of Christiansburg, VA, formerly of Palmyra/Delair, NJ, passed away on July 29, 2009. She was born on August 22, 1926 in Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Ralph A. Giovanetti, Sr. and her grandsons, Zachary H. Casperson and Thomas "Nick" Atkinson. She is survived by her children, Louise Atkinson, of Delair, NJ, Ralph and Janet Giovanetti, Jr., of Christiansburg, VA, and Marie Casperson, of Pennsauken, NJ; grandchildren, Ralph Anthony Atkinson, Lisa and Tom Sabatini, Ralph and Angie Giovanetti, III, Dominic and Ashley Giovanetti, Jacqueline and Larry "Joey" Brizendine, Keith Casperson, Arianne Casperson and Robert Spencer; great grandchildren, Ashley Sabatini, Emily Spencer, Mary Turner, Julian and Arie Giovanetti and Piper Brizendine; soon to be great grandchild, Ralph Anthony Giovanetti, IV. Also surviving are her sisters, Mary McGraw and Helen Manion; a brother, Tony Sacco, as well as several nieces and nephews. A mass will be performed by Father Tito at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Riverton, NJ, on Saturday, August 8th, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Deborah Heart and Lung Hospital, 200 Trenton Road, Browns Mills, NJ 08015. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com The Giovanetti family is being served by HORNE FUNERAL SERVICE.

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Published by Courier Post on Aug. 5, 2009.

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Julia Mastrovalerio

August 5, 2009

Dear Louise, Ralph, Marie, We are very sorry to hear about your Mom's Passing. Philomena was a GREAT MOM & always made me feel like I was her kid too! My Mom Lena is very sad today but she said she will be with her some day soon. I, Julie will always keep all of you in my Heart. Growing up with all of you brings heart felt memories. Also I make your Mom's cookies every Christmas. I know my Dad & yours are up there playing cards. Julie & Lena Mastrovalerio from San Diego, California

Jennifer Atkinson

August 5, 2009

I am so very sorry for your loss. She was the sweetest woman ever.......she will forever remain in our hearts! My deepest sympathy!

Love you all always....Jennifer

teresa Saul

July 31, 2009

"Ralphie G" and Family;

Please know you all are in our thoughts & prayers! I am very sorry to hear of your mother's passing... You always spoke so highly of her! God bless! Sincerely, Teresa Saul

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