Joseph Giovanniello

GIOVANNIELLO - Joseph, of Cedarhurst on September 6, 2010. Devoted husband, father, and unrelenting criminal defense attorney chiefly for the indigent for over 50 years. He tried a number of notable cases, for many years in joint practice with his wifeMargaret. Mr. Giovanniello was born on August 21, 1927, in Brooklyn, NY, where he attended Midwood High School, then Brooklyn College, graduating with a BA in Economics in 1949. He met his wife Margaret when they both worked for New York City Department of Welfare. They were married on June 10, 1951. They both attended Brooklyn Law School at night while working full-time; their second sonRaymond was born between semesters. They graduated in 1956 and began law practice under the firm name Giovanniello & Giovanniello. In addition to his wife Margaret, Mr. Giovanniello is survived by his two sistersRosaria (Sadie) Ognibene of Howard Beach, and Gertrude of Woodmere; four sons: Rocco of Cedarhurst, Raymond of East Rockway and East Quogue,Joseph Jr. of Manhasset, and Earle of Orange, CT; and six grandchildren, Lauren, Ray Jr., Rachel, Daniel, Sarah andElizabeth. Family will receive friends at Flinch & Bruns Funeral Home, 34 Hempstead Avenue, (corner Peninsula Blvd) Lynbrook, NY, Wednesday, September 8th from 7-9 PM and Thursday September 9th, from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass Friday, September 10th 9:45 AM St. Raymond's Church in East Rockaway. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Brooklyn Law School Office of Development, 250 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201-9710. For further information, please visit www.flinchandbruns.com.