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Sylvester Gionta Obituary
Gates: Thursday May 3, 2012. Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Antoinette; his children, Linda Adamski, Sam (Penny) Gionta, Sylvia (Michael) Hagler, Joe (Bonnie) Gionta; 9 grandchildren, Kimberly (Brian) Smith, Joseph W. (Alicia) Gionta, Lisa Adamski, Jeffrey (Alexandra) Reidmiller, Brian (Harvest) Gionta, David (Kerra) Reidmiller, Stephen (Kaitlin) Gionta, Joseph S. and Michael J. Gionta; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Sam (Niki) and Vincent (Sandy); sisters-in-law, Kay Gionta and Brenda Calisto; many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends. He is predeceased by his siblings, Frank, Rosemary (Alfred) Trotta, Dorothy (Tony) Federico and brother-in-law, Victor Calisto. Sylvester was a 57 year member of St. Helen Church, an army Veteran of WWII, and a retiree of General Motors.
Friends may call at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, (TODAY) Friday 4-8 PM. NOTE TIME CHANGE: Funeral Mass, Saturday 10:30 AM at St. Helen Church, 310 Hinchey Rd. Interment, Holy Ghost Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association
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Memories and Condolences
for Sylvester Gionta
Kristin Boerschlein Berg
May 16, 2012
Linda and family: My prayers are with you at this difficult time. I have many wonderful memories of our fantastic times growing up! You and your family have been an awesome support for my family. I'm so sorry I can not be with you at this time, but you are forever in my prayers. Love, Kristin
Patti Rinaldi-Hughes
May 7, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I so enjoyed seeing Sal walk through the door in the morning with that "Big Smile" on his face. He will be truly missed here at St. B's. Peace to the family.
Sandy Yaw
May 6, 2012
Sam, Penny and family, so sorry for your loss. Just wanted you to know we are thinking of you. Sandy and Ed Yaw
Bob Eisenhart
May 5, 2012
To the Gionta Family, Mrs. Gionta, Sam, Linda and Joe;
So very sorry to hear of your loss of Syl, Mr. Gionta, your dad. It has been so many years when as kids in the neighbour hood coming over to eat out of the garden. Many great memories will live on.
My condoliences to everyone.
Becky
May 5, 2012
To the Gionta family, I'm very sorry for your loss. I will miss Mr. G very much. He always made me smile! He is a wonderful man! My thoughts and prayers are with you all especially you Mrs. Gionta!
john Donlon
May 4, 2012
Dear Gionta Family,
Our sincere sympathy at the loss of Mr. Sylvestor Gionta. The Donlon Family
Patricia Rask
May 4, 2012
Dear Antoinette and Family, so sorry for your loss. I'm sending my heartfelt sympathies to all of you. God Bless you.
Patty Rask, St. Lucy's Auxiliary
Chelsea DiLucia
May 4, 2012
Mike,
I am extremely sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers
-Chels
Deb Klahn
May 4, 2012
Aunt Antionette-I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there to say goodbye. I have wonderful memories and will hold on to them always.
Deb (Heeg) Klahn
Michelle Tanzi
May 4, 2012
GiGi and the Gionta family - Papa was a wonderful man. He brought so much love and joy. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you during this time
Michelle, Dave, Trevor & Tyler
May 4, 2012
A great man that raised a great family. Sylvester and Mrs. Gionta were like a second set of parents to me growing up. I'm sure the family is very proud of the life that he lived. God Bless and our prayers are with you all.
Mark and Mary O'Neil
May 4, 2012
Antoinette & Family,
So sorry to hear of Sylvesters, passing.
Sylvester was a great person. I know it is very hard for all of you. Sorry I can not be there as
I am still in NSB FL. Will be home soon.God Bless you & all your Family. Mary Mandell
BOB WILKINSON
May 4, 2012
JOE & BONNIE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS HE WILL BE MISSED
Cindy & Dale Hitchcock
May 4, 2012
Our thoughts are with you as you deal with your great loss. He was such gentle spirit!!
May 4, 2012
Im so sorry for your loss. Mr. Gionta was such a sweet man. Visiting with him was one of the best parts of my day.
Gina Bianchi
Unity Hospital
Peter Eppeira
May 4, 2012
Joe, Bonnie & family, the Eppeira family forwards all our thoughts & prayers to you all.
Terry Sylvester
May 4, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts to Sylvester
and the Gionta Family -
Terry Sylvester
&
Dianne Schmitz
Mary Joan Cullinan
May 4, 2012
Linda and family, our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very difficult time....Remember and cherish all the happy times....He is up there with the rest of the guarding angels watching over us.
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