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DANIEL JOSEPH
GIANNINI, 82
LAKELAND - Daniel Joseph Giannini, 82, of Lakeland, passed away on March 4, 2015, at Lakeland Regional Health.
Daniel was born on July 13, 1932, in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late Vito & Lena (Strollo) Giannini. A graduate of Lakeland High School in 1950, he attended the Fashion Institute in New York City. He was the co-owner and chef of Vito's Italian Restaurant here in Lakeland for over 40 years. Vito's opened in 1952 and he worked until retiring in 1998. He was also a member of Church of the Resurrection.
Survivors include his sister, Loretta Wurthmann; a niece, Renee W. Tomkow & her husband, David L.; a nephew, James Wurthmann, Jr. & his wife Stacey R.; great nieces: Hailey Tomkow & Lauren Wurthmann and great nephews: David Tomkow & Matthew Wurthmann. He was preceded in death by his brother, Tony Giannini and his parents.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, March 9, 2015, at 2:00PM at the Church of the Resurrection, 3855 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland, with burial to follow at Oak Hill Burial Park. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Sunday, March 8, 2015, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Heath Funeral Chapel, Lakeland, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Daniel's honor to the Santa Fe Catholic High School, 3110 U.S. 92 East, Lakeland, FL, 33801.
Arrangements are under the artful care of Heath Funeral Chapel, 328 South Ingraham Avenue, Lakeland, FL, 33803. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.heathfuneralchapel.com
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Nancy Palumbo
June 5, 2022
I loved Danny . His brother Tony hired me at Vito's when I was 15 . Lots of great memories of everyone . Danny was so sweet and a great cook . I miss him.
Stephen K Smith
November 29, 2020
It has been over 5 years since Danny passed. As a very regular Vitos customer I often visited the team on the kitchen. Mom would look at me sideways smiling and often gave me a slice of cheese. Danny let me watch him cooking and a favorite was his grilled chicken livers. I was allowed to take uncooked pizzas home returning the pan the next day. A class family and a restaurant I’ve not found duplicated in my many travels. Rest well Giannini family.
March 6, 2015
Dan what a wonderful man you were. I met you at Azalea Park. You loved to play bingo. I called bingo every Monday and you always came to play. You loved to win and that little jar was always full. I use to tease you about a loan and you always said sure. We will miss you and think of you often. Betty Lou Felts
Bo, Angela & Emily Ross
March 6, 2015
We are praying for you all in this difficult time...May he rest in perfect peace...we were truly blessed to have known "Uncle". He made such a positive impact on this earth & has left such a wonderful legacy with your loving incredible family. He is very missed & loved. With our deepest sympathy...
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