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Henry DiGiovanni Obituary

Published by The Malden Observer from Jan. 24 to Feb. 8, 2019.

Henry Hank DiGiovanni, of Malden passed away on January 22, 2019, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 91 years old. Hank was a beloved and devoted family man. He proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII. Hank loved sports and was a Scratch golfer. Hank was the beloved husband of 61 years to Harriet (Olson) DiGiovanni. He was the loving father of Rick, Dean, Gary, and Peter DiGiovanni. Hank was the cherished grandfather of Kirblylee, Guy, Sam, Hannah, and Heather. He was the brother of Robert DiGiovanni. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. At the request of Hanks family all services are private. In lieu of funeral services, memorial donations in Hanks memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org. To send a message of condolence visit www.spadafora funeral.com.

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January 18, 2025

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January 18, 2022

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January 18, 2022

BERT O'CONNOR posted to the memorial.

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Bert O'Connor

January 18, 2025

Rick, Dean, Gary and Peter
First, my belated condolences on the loss of your mother. I met her a couple times visiting your Dad in Malden.
It's hard to believe that six years have passed. Hank was larger than life; I still savor his wit and wisdom along with the many golf tips he generously provided on the ranges of Indian Ridge and Andover Country Clubs.
Perhaps my most treasured memory of Hank came after my Dad's passing in 2004. He told me he didn't generally get emotional about death but said "I cried like a baby when I heard about Hal's passing."
I think of Hank often. He was one of a kind and his memory lives on with those of us fortunate enough to have known him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you on the anniversary of his passing. It's comforting to know that he and Dad are in heaven, swapping stories and golf tips.

Bert O'Connor
Andover, MA

Barbara J OConnor

January 18, 2022

As my brother Bert said, it was always nice having Hank visit. My dad certainly enjoyed it! Thinking of him and sending the best to all of you. Barb

BERT O'CONNOR

January 18, 2022

Always enjoyed "eavesdropping" on Hank's conversations with my Dad as they worked on clubs in Dad's shop. Also appreciated the many golf tips he gave me on the ranges of Indian Ridge and Andover Country Clubs. Hank, I hope you and Dad are fixing clubs and giving lessons to the folks upstairs. You are both greatly missed. Bert

June 30, 2019

Harriet,

My condolences to you and your family. Hank was a terrific guy. He and my Dad spent many enjoyable hours working on golf clubs and solving the world's problems in the O'Connor garage. His wit, wisdom, golf tips and larger than life personality will be greatly missed.

With deepest sympathy,
Bert O'Connor, Andover, MA

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January 26, 2019

Mary Beth (Waite) Blair

January 25, 2019

Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all.

Jeff Mullaney

January 24, 2019

Very sorry to hear of your loss.... wishing you strength and peace....

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