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Edward Ghiringhelli Obituary

MONTPELIER - Edward Ghiringhelli, 79, of Gould Hill Road, died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, at Berlin Health and Rehabilitation in Berlin.

He was born in Montpelier Feb. 14, 1932, to John and Ilene (Dwire) Ghiringhelli. He attended Montpelier schools and graduated from Montpelier High in 1950. He entered the United States Marine Corps Reserves in 1949 and went on active duty in 1950, serving until 1952.

Edward was formerly married to Janis Graham.

He was retired from the state of Vermont Agency of Transportation.

His memberships included Montpelier Elks Lodge, Aurora Lodge #22 F&AM, Montpelier Gun Club and Barre Rifle and Pistol Club.

He is survived by his son John Ghiringhelli and his companion, Valerie Stark, of Montpelier; daughter, Christine Ghiringhelli and her companion, Michael Duprey; grandsons, Christopher and Connor Duprey, of Barre; his closest friend and cousin Raymond Alvarez and cousin Evelyn (Alvarez) Trono, of Burlington; and family and friends. He was predeceased by son Michael Ghiringhelli.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Barber & Lanier Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Montpelier.

Burial will be in the Green Mount Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the American Cancer Society.

For those wishing to convey online condolences to the family, please visit www.barber-Lanier.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times Argus from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9, 2011.

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Karen Davenport

November 9, 2011

Chris,Mike & Boys,
I'm so sorry about your loss. I'm thinking of you.

Mike Purdy

November 7, 2011

Joe, I'm sorry to see that your father has passed. Hope you and Val and the rest of your family are doing well. My condolences.

Martha Ide

November 7, 2011

Chris, Thinking of you and holding you close during this difficult time. Hugs from your special friend from afar, yet close in heart.

Luanne (Crossett) Biron

November 7, 2011

Chris, I was so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

November 7, 2011

my condolances, Ed was one of the good guys. Roger Follett-Class of 1950

November 7, 2011

So sorry for your lost remember the good times and this will have you smiling
God Bless
Christine Lyford Pecor

Bonnie Kynoch

November 7, 2011

Joe & Chris, I am so sorry for your loss, it is so hard to lose a parent, there are no words. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

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