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47, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at the Tandet Center in Stamford, after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. Born October 25, 1959 in Stamford, he is the son of Rose Ottanio Giancola and the late Nicholas L. Giancola, Sr.
Paul was a 27 year employee of the City of Stamford Highway Department and was a Heavy Machine Operator. He was a member of the United Electrical Radio Machine Workers of America Local #2, CILU 82. The Mayor had a proclamation on June 22, 2007 declaring "Paul Giancola Day" to recognize his many years of outstanding service as a City employee, who was deeply admired and greatly respected. Paul graduated from Westhill High School Class of 1978 and was a member of the Westhill High School Wrestling Team. He was an avid ball player on the Highway Departments Champion Softball Team; Davin Reproductions Softball Team; 3D Gypsies Softball Team; Carpet Rons Softball Team; and the Villa CafŽ Softball Team in the City Industrial League. He was also a member of the East Side Cardinals Club, and an avid Yankee Fan and fisherman.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his two brothers, Nicholas L. Giancola, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Stamford; and Jon Giancola (his twin) of Stamford; two sisters, Karen A. Piacenza and her husband Michael of Stamford; and Ann C. Servideo and her husband Louis of Milford; four nieces; two nephews; two grandnieces; and four grandnephews.
Friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, on Friday, June 29, 2007 from 4:00 Ð 8:00 PM. A funeral procession will be leaving the funeral home at 8:20 AM on Saturday, June 30, 2007 and proceed to Sacred Heart RC Church, Schuyler Avenue, Stamford, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 AM with Father Nicholas Pavia officiating. Interment will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery in Darien. www.cognetta.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Giancola
karyn lowman
July 19, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Mark Gasparino
July 5, 2007
John and Coach G, sorry to hear about the loss of your brother Paul. I remember growing up together as kids with John and Paul hanging out on your parents front porch. I am sure we drove your parents crazy. We did a lot of wild stuff as kids. However crazy they are TILL some of my best memories. I am sure Paul will be missed just by reading other people's comments. He touched alot of people over the years. He sound like the guy I once knew. You guys take care. My heart and prayers goes out to you and your family...
Dominick Bria
July 4, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you,
Dominick & Dawn Bria and Family
Glen Depreta
July 4, 2007
The Giancola Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest Sympathy to you all,
Glen Depreta
Mickey Munrow
July 4, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the Giancola family. I had the pleasure of working with Lil Lou for the past 17 years. He was a great guy and always willing to help you. I was very saddened to hear of his passing, he will be missed by all who knew him.
Rosheen McCourt - Rypel
July 3, 2007
Jon and the Giancola Family - we are so sad to hear the news of Pauley. We have fond memories of you and your brother. Our prays are with you.
July 2, 2007
our deepest sympathy to the family. Paul will be sadly missed , he was part of the Conn Ave Family
The Fiore's
Ronald Miller
July 2, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Giancola Family.
Barbara Lowman
July 2, 2007
My heart goes out to the Giancola family. Lou was a very special person. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Barbara Lowman
Johnna Paradis
July 1, 2007
To the Giancola Family,
I send my deepest sympathy to your family at this time. My heart goes out to all of you, and I have you in my prayers. God Bless You.
Frank Barrella
June 30, 2007
Lil Lou~News travel to fast, someitmes not the best! We had some great moments in a the "Best of Times!" My heart goes out to the Giancola Family and I express my deepest sympathy!
Lil Lou, you'll be missed!
Ramble On Brother!
Frankie Barrella
John Cody
June 30, 2007
Nick and family,
Please know that you are all in my heart and prayers at this time.
BILL PRICE
June 30, 2007
TO JONNY G. AND NICK MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.LOU WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON AND FRIEND. HIT EM!! LOW LOU I"LL HIT EM HIGH. THANKS FOR BEING IN ALL OF ARE LIVE'S LOU, LOVE YOU BRO.. BILLY PRICE
Dave and Patty Durell
June 30, 2007
To Nick and Nancy, and the entire extended Giancola family, we are terribly sorry for your loss. I can picture Paul from our wrestling days at Westhill like it was yesterday. He was a great guy and will be sadly missed.
Lorraine Olson
June 29, 2007
To Nick and Nancy, you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Shirley Jeanne (Velanzon) Keeler
June 29, 2007
To Lil Lou Family. My DeepestSympathies To Family and Friend's All My Thought's and Paryers are With you at this time. I know Lil Lou From Conn. Ave and City.He Will be Sadly And Truely miss.
John Keaney
June 29, 2007
To the Family and Friends of Paul Giancola,
I had the privilege of knowing and working with "Lil Lou" for the past 7 yrs. I consider myself lucky to have known such a special person. He always had a smile or a kind word and no matter what had a positive outlook, rare qualities in today's world. To know him was to like him and he will truly be missed by all. An Irish Proverb seems fitting as even to the end he was able to keep that smile:
Shining Through The Tears
It's easy to be pleasant when life flows by like a song.
But the man worth while is the one who can smile
When everything goes dead wrong.
For the test of the heart is trouble and it always comes with years.
And the smile that is worth the praises of earth
Is the smile that shines through the tears.
Paul, Rest easy brother- you deserve it.
Renee Garaffa-Vadala
June 29, 2007
So sorry to hear about Paul....To all of the Giancola Family my heartfelt Sympathy. The twins were part of my life while growing up on Conn Avenue. You are all in my thoughts...Renee
peggy demello
June 29, 2007
To Rose+John Giancola + family my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow
Lori Lopiano-Severo
June 29, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Lou had a great smile and he will be missed. My heartfelt condolences.
Lisa Surmaczewicz
June 29, 2007
Little Lou, I will miss you, my prayers are with your family. I will always remember all those softball games, you and Dennis would hang out all day after the games! God Bless.
Lori Tucciarone
June 29, 2007
I would like to extend my deep and heartfelt sympathy to the Giancola family in their time of grief. Lou will be missed by all that knew him.
Linda & Michael Piacenza
June 29, 2007
Uncle Paul, you'll never know the impact you had on our lives as well as Luca Michael & Mia Rose's, our family will feel a great void in our lives without you here. Your love and warm hearted personality, generosity and care through the years has been such a blessing to the entire Piacenza and Giancola families as well as to all those whose lives you have touched so deeply. Even though you weren't blood to me Uncle Paul, I Linda was so very proud to call you my Uncle, you stood up to the true definition of what an uncle stands for. Luca and Mia will deeply miss you and have said their prayers that you will be happy and pain free in heaven with Pop. Thanks for all the loving memories and times that we did have with you; ones that we will treasure for the rest of our lives; ones that Luca and Mia will grow up knowing about what a great and loving Uncle you were to them. I've promised to stay in touch with Sandy to keep her updated with the kids pictures. The love she has for you Uncle Paul is undoubtedly a love greater than most will ever be able to know and I know your love to her was equal. You rest well and pain free Uncle Paul, we Love You Always and Forever. You may be gone but will never be forgotten. Head butts to you forever Uncle Paul. LOVE ALWAYS, Michael, Linda, Luca Michael, Mia Rose and of course Penelope too (and by the way you did grow on her and she will miss your visits as well).
Sandy & Rich Granelli
June 29, 2007
Karen, Mike and family,
We were very sorry to hear about your brother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Elizabeth Johnson
June 29, 2007
To Nick Giancola and family
we send our condolences and prayers to your family in the loss of your brother. May God strengthen you in the days to come.
Liz Johnson & ROS Church Family
Esperanza Diaz
June 29, 2007
To the Giancola Family, my heartfelt condolences go out to you. You are all in my prayers.
John Keaney
June 29, 2007
I had the pleasure of knowing and working with "Lil Lou" for the last 7 yrs. He was truly one of a kind. His positive outlook and personality were contagious and rare. Always smiling, always a kind word, he will really be missed. Those of us who were lucky enough to have known him were truly blessed. An Irish poverb seems fitting, as even to the end he was able to keep smiling:
Shining Through The Tears
It's easy to be pleasant when life flows by like a song.
But the man worth while is the one who can smile
When everything goes dead wrong.
For the test of the heart is trouble and it always comes with years.
And the smile that is worth the praises of earth
Is the smile that shines through the tears.
Rest easy Brother-you deserve it.
Danny DeFelice
June 29, 2007
Lou, You will always be remembered as one of the best middle infielders. Don't worry Lou, I got 3rd baseline covered. You were a good friend. I'll never forget the old days on Victory Street. Our kids remember you as "The Candy Man" you always had pixie sticks in your pocket for them! We love you Lou and will miss you. Love & Prayers, Danny & Lyn DeFelice
Tony Vaccaro
June 29, 2007
Little Lou was a man of kindness and respect, never said anything bad about anyone, he would always put his hand out to help anybody and never ask for anything in return, he was a good friend and I looked at him as a brother he was my little buddy, I'll miss him, but never will forget him
DeeDee & Tony Vaccaro
June 29, 2007
John, very sorry for your loss. We loved Little Lou. He was a great friend. Always helping someone, we will miss him very much.
Wolf
June 29, 2007
I wish to offer my sincere condolences, and my prayers are with you.
Anne Stokes
June 29, 2007
Lou and Ann you have my deepest sympathy
Ray Nasta
June 29, 2007
I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
'LOU' WAS A GREAT GUY WHO WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM.
Nancy Feight
June 29, 2007
My condolences and prayers go out to Lou's family and friends.Lou, I will miss your smile,your caring ways and our baseball talks re Yanks & Bo SOX at the Cardinal club. Remember the games at Yankee stadium.I will miss you.
Lisa May Melfi
June 29, 2007
Mike, Jenny, Sarah and family, I am sorry for your loss. I pray for you to have strength in the days ahead.
RONALD VITTI
June 29, 2007
LIL LOU ITS BEEN A PLEASURE KNOWING AND WORKING WITH YOU. UNTIL WE MEET AGIAN BROTHER LOVE YA RONNIE VITTI
June 29, 2007
LIL LOU IT'S BEEN A PLEASURE KNOWING AND WORKING WITH YOU .YOU WILL BE MISSED. TI'LL WE MEET AGIAN BROTHER. LOVE YOU RONNIE VITTI
minnesota/mike
June 29, 2007
To Jon and the entire Giancola family, my heart and prayers go out to you in this hour of sadness. I will miss my friend "Louie" and the times we spent together, God's speed my friend - until we meet again..
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