James R. "Jimmy" Giannini II

James R. "Jimmy" Giannini II obituary

James R. "Jimmy" Giannini II

James Giannini Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rhoney Funeral Home, Inc. - Sanborn on Aug. 17, 2025.

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Of Sanborn, NY, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at UPMC Williamsport, PA. He was born in Lewiston, NY, on October 18, 1975, a son of James R. and Darlene [Wendt] Giannini.

Jimmy attended St. Peter's Lutheran School and graduated from Niagara Wheatfield and Niagara County Community College.

He was a pit boss at the Seneca Niagara Casino for over 15 years and later was employed at A + Accounting and Yubbs Pizza.

Jimmy was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church Walmore.

He enjoyed watching his daughter's sporting events, playing cards, watching baseball, playing golf with his buddies and was an avid Yankees fan.

Jimmy will be remembered as a devoted father, being the life of the party and for an amazing personality that always made everyone laugh.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter Elyssa Giannini, a sister Rochelle (Robert) Feightner and was the uncle of Brianna and Landen Wylke and Reagan Feightner, also many aunts, uncles and cousins.

His family will be present on Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Kurt Jensen officiating.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in his name to St. Peter's Lutheran School or Niagara Hospice.

Interment in St. Peter's Lutheran Walmore Cemetery.

Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com, for guest register.

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