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Giancarlo Podesta Obituary
Born July 25, 1948 Genoa, Italy he was the son of Anna (Lagomarsino) Podesta of Italy and the late Davide Podesta.
Giancarlo was raised and educated in Italy and had been a resident of Attleboro since 1977. He completed his schooling in Italy and attended hospitality school to work in restaurants.
At the age of 18 he served in the Italian Air Force. He also worked on the cruise ship Oceanic out of New York City where he met his wife. In Attleboro he was employed by the Stern-Leach Co., for 40 years.
In his early years, he was a member of the South Attleboro Lions Club with his father in law. Later, he joined the Elks Club and enjoyed playing cards and the Wednesday nights BBQ.
Through the years he truly loved to meet up with former colleagues from work to have dinner and mostly treasured the times spent with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Laurie and his mother Anna he is survived by his children, Michael Podesta (Olivia) of Attleboro, Francesca Podesta (Daniel Sequeira) of Pawtucket, RI and Cynthia Podesta of South Attleboro; his grandchildren, Alex, Giovanni and Penelope; his siblings, Maria Rosa Pinasco (Roberto), Bruno Podesta (Stefania), Ornella Perazzo (Domenico), Barbara Panetta (Maurizio) all of Italy; his brother in law, Mark O'Brien (Claire). As well as several nephews, cousins and friends.
The family would like to thank the wonderful people at Accent Care, Hope Hospice and Sturdy Memorial Hospital. Also the excellent team of doctors that provided exceptional care during this time will always be remembered.
Family invites family and friends of Giancarlo to his home at 23 Bellmore St., Attleboro, MA on May 31, 2025 between 12:00PM and 4:00PM to celebrated his life. In lieu of flowers hug your family and friends.
We encourage those who knew Giancarlo to share their memories on his memorial page, as a tribute to his life. Please visit www.duffy-poule.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Rev. Edward J Healey
August 21, 2025
Dear Laurie,
Taking a deeper dive into the hometown obituaries this morning, I was very sorry to learn of your husband's passing. (Aren't we still too young for the loss of spouses?) Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Eddie Healey
Kathy Smith Piasecki
May 24, 2025
So sorry to hear of Gino's passing, I met him playing cards at the Elks on Friday nights. He always lit up the room with his beautiful smile and up beat personality. Please accept my sincere condolences. RIP my friend. Maybe you and Brian can get a pitch league going up in heaven.
Dominic Rello
May 23, 2025
Miss you. Dinners won't be the same.
Tammy Cabral
May 23, 2025
So very sorry to hear of Ginos passing. He was such a kind and caring man. Sending prayers and love to the entire family from Florida. Heaven gained a beautiful angel. Tammy
Jimmy Ferreira
May 23, 2025
Laurie, Mike, Francesca & Cindy,
So very sorry to hear about Gino. He was a wonderful husband & father. I have this image in my mind of him sitting in his chair reading his newspaper with a glass of wine and Frank & Beans in his lap.
Deepest condolences,
Jimmy Ferreira
Terrence P.Meredith
May 22, 2025
To my friend and colleague, my deepest sympathy for your loss. My condolences go you you and your family and if there is something I can do please let me know.
Terrence P.Meredith
Fairhaven
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