Vincenzo Gigliotti

Vincenzo Gigliotti obituary

Vincenzo Gigliotti

Vincenzo Gigliotti Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John N. Santeiu & Son, Inc. - Garden City on Aug. 18, 2025.

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Vincenzo Gigliotti Age 79 passed away peacefully at home on August 15, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. True to his nature, Vincenzo defied all odds of his initial prognosis and showed his strong will to the very end. Beloved husband of JoAnn for 53 years. Loving father of Salvatore (Jennifer), and Luigi. Dear Brother of Maria (Nardino) Aiello, Antonio (Rita) Gigliotti, Constanza (the late Giovanni) Basile, Angelo (Livia) Gigliotti, Elisa (Giovanni) Mazzei, Rosanna (the late Giovanni) Spina, Giuseppe (Maria Rosa) Gigliotti. Dear brother-in-law of Joseph Ventura and Anthony (Tammy) Ventura. Preceded in death by his parents Luigi and Maria Giuseppe Gigliotti. Also survived by his wonderful nieces, nephews and many extended family members.

Born in San Giovanni in Fiore, Italy on July 19, 1946. He spent his early years working abroad in Switzerland, France and Canada. He met the love of his life, Jo Ann (Giovanna), in November of 1968 and moved to the United States four years later. Known for his resourcefulness, he could "McGyver" just about anything. He loved nature, hunting, fishing, and gardening but always said the most important job he had was raising his family. A quiet man, a man of few words. Vincenzo valued time with his family above all else. His greatest happiness came from being with the people he loved. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

Special thanks and gratitude to the amazing doctors at U of M Hospital, Dr. Arathi Mohan MD, Dr. Ilka Decker MD, John Byrn MD, Neehar Parika MD and Tracy Lynn Licari-PA-C for their outstanding care and support.

Visitation Thursday 2 pm – 8 pm with an evening Scripture Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. In state Friday 9:30 am until the 10 am Funeal Mass at Church of the Divine Child.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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John & Sera Aquino (Windsor)

August 27, 2025

Jo-Ann & family, sincerest condolences to all of you, cherish the beautiful memories and always keep them close to your hearts, may you find peace, love and comfort in family and friends. R.I.P. Vincenzo
John & Sera Aquino

Sandy wade

August 20, 2025

We are so sorry for your loss of a beautiful person but u all no that I woud meet Vince at krogers many times and we would talk in the parking lot would have a few laughs and always told him to tell Joann I said hi but u no men they forget. Rest In Peace you will truly be missed . Love sandy wade and Debbie szpyrka

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