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Louis Giovannini Obituary

SENECA CASTLE - Louis B. Giovannini, age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday (August 20, 2015) at the Clifton Springs Hospital.
There will be no prior calling hours. Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Louis life on Sunday (September 13) 2:00 p.m. at the Seneca Castle Fire Department.
It is requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Seneca Castle Fire Department, 2028 Co. Rd 4, Seneca Castle, N.Y., 14547.
Louis was born on April 20, 1935 in Seneca Falls, N.Y. the son of the late Bruno and Sue Rizzi Giovannini. He graduated from Mynderse Academy in the Class of 1953. He served in the 1st Army 3rd Training Regiment, Charlie Company, at Fort Dix. Louis retired from Elderlee in Oaks Corners. He was a life member of the Seneca Castle Fire Department. Louis was a very active member of the Seneca Castle Community. He was also active in the Boy Scouts. He loved to hunt and fish. He especially enjoyed his frequent trips to the Adirondacks. He would fly in a water plane from Long Lake to Tirrell Pond where he would camp and fish.
He is survived by his brothers and sisters: Robert (Mary Lou) Giovannini of Seneca Falls, Bernard Giovannini of Portland Oregon, Victor (Sherry) Giovannini of Texas, Quinta (Michael) Borys of Seneca Falls, Dora Giovannini of Phelps, Eugene (Agatha) Giovannini of Canada; many nieces and nephews. Louis had a very close circle of wonderful friends, Clarence Guard, Mary and John Sherman, Rev. Babs, Ike and Elaine Duel.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eddie and son, Bruno.

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Published by Finger Lakes Times from Aug. 23 to Aug. 25, 2015.

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L A

August 30, 2015

May I offer my deepest condolences to your love one. May the God of comfort be with them.

Kevin Bove

August 27, 2015

My sadness at hearing of his passing is lightened by sweet memories of growing up with Louie and his good humor at St Patrick School and Mynderse. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

THE DAVE ROGERS FAMILY

August 27, 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Aunt Lee Delvecchio

August 27, 2015

Bob, Bernie, Victor, Gene, Quinta & Dora. He was one of the best and I am sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with all.

Jeanne Kise - Sittler

August 27, 2015

Bob, Bernie, Victor, Quinta, Gene & Dora. I am so sorry to hear about Louie. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

Avis Deal Jensen

August 26, 2015

Dad spoke of Louie often, with a smile and a chuckle. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you

Paul & Marylou Sandroni

August 25, 2015

Bob, Marylou, Victor, Gene, Qunita and all the family, our prayers are with you. Louie and I would communicate often when I worked at Ferrara lumber, he was good man, and well respected.

Toni(DelVecchio)&Bill Young

August 25, 2015

To all: our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time

Judy McMahon

August 24, 2015

Dora, Quinta, and family - our sincere sympathy in your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Judy (Didona) and Joe McMahon

Bob&Betty Blake

August 24, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Linda Mudge

August 24, 2015

I am so sorry. My prayers are with all of you.

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