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John Giambrone Obituary
Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong area resident. He was a motor-pool mechanic of the 108th Tactical Fighting Wing at McGuire Air Force Base. After 19 years with the state of New Jersey Department of Transportation, he pursued a career with Coleman Buick eventually retiring in June 2004 after 21 years of service. He was a member of the Central Jersey Antique Car Club and he enjoyed Cruise Nite and going to antique car shows in his 1962 red Chevy Impala convertible. He was an avid model railroad train collector, building his own engines and attended the train club meetings. John also loved playing the saxophone for several groups such as Champagne, Holiday Five, Billy Kay Review and the Tempas. He enjoyed fixing and tinkering with many things for his friends and family.
Son of the late John and Mary Asta Giambrone, he is survived by his wife of 42 years, Theresa Dengler Giambrone; a son and daughter-in-law, John C. and Kimberly Giambrone of Hamilton; a daughter and son-in-law, Jeanine and Scott Maloney of Southampton; a granddaughter, Michaela Eve Maloney; his twin brother and his wife, Carl and Margaret Giambrone of Robbinsville; a sister and her husband, Joan and Malcolm Reader of Boca Raton, Fla.; his mother-in-law, Dorothy C. Dengler of Whiting, formerly of Florence; his sister-in-law, Jeanne Wasnesky and her husband Larry of Mt. Holly, brother-in-law, Daniel "Dapper" Dengler of Florence, sister-in- law, Donna Abrams of Chesterfield, Va., brother-in-law, Joseph Dengler and his wife Virginia of Riverside; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday from the Buklad Yardville Memorial Chapel, 30 Yardville Allentown Road, Yardville, with Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11 a.m. in St. Vincent DePaul Church. Entombment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery Mausoleum in Hamilton. Friends may call on Thursday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the memorial chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in John's memory may be made to the Central Jersey Antique Car Club, Inc., PO Box 2588, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690, or to St. Vincent DePaul, 555 Yardville Road, Yardville, NJ 08620.
Memories and Condolences
for John Giambrone
Darlene
March 12, 2022
Thinking of you Theresa and your beautiful family. Hard to believe it´s been so long but at times seems like yesterday. Sending prayers love and thoughts.
Kathy Kueny
March 17, 2015
Dear Theresa,
I can't believe it has been 2 years already. You have gone through so much losing John and your Mom so close together. You are a wonderful friend to all. Just as you have always been there for your friends and have always supported us through our hard times and have kept us in your thoughts and prayers. I hope you can take comfort in knowing how much I value your friendship and that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Kathy
March 16, 2015
dear theresa and family, we can't beleieve it's been 2 yrs. since johnny and your mom are gone. life as we knew has changed in so many ways. god has given you the strength to carry on, as hard as it has been for you to do. thank god for your wonderful kids an for micheala and morgan. i don't know if the pain ever goes away, when losing loved ones, i think it's the hardest pain to endure. but we will all go thru it, and it's not sometihing i will look forward to. but johnny will always remain in our hearts forever. he was that kind of person, always there for everyone. it's hard to understand why people are taken away from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of a well lived life. and during this difficult time, may you find memories to bring a smile, friends to bring you confort and hope tp bring you peace.
our thoughts and prayers are with you always,
love, pat paul, michelle and tara
Darlene Lane
March 13, 2015
Dear Theresa and family,
As I reminisce the last time I saw John, I know he didn't feel well but he still showed his genuine and happy spirit to all of us at our dance that year in November. After that, I never had a chance to see or visit with him. He was such a loving father, grand father, husband and friend. Also a great musician and creative with his trains, etc . He is still missed and I pray you continue to live your life (that pain will always be there) knowing you had the courage, strength and love of self enough to go on living and loving as you do so well.
Just wanted you to know I am thinking of you and your family. Your loss of John and your Mom was just such a heavy load to bear that I know God had to carry you though all that loss especially at the same time.
Love and prayers always,
March 9, 2015
Dear Theresa. There are no words to express my heartfelt sorrow in my heart for you. You have lost the father of your children and a beloved husband. No one will ever know the sorrow you have felt in your heart. You shared a wonderful life with John and may you feel comfort in remembering the good times you spent together. I think John was so very talented and had so much to offer. Thank you for sharing that with me and Frank. I was honored to see the marvelous train set John built by scratch and see for ourselves what skill he had. You are amazing. You are strong. John would be proud of your strengths and accomplishments. May John rest in peace and may God shine his light upon you and send an angel to comfort you I. This most difficult time. Love. Debbie Santarsiero
March 8, 2015
Theresa, I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss. We both lost our husbands too soon and too close together. They will forever be in our hearts and memories.
Theresa Giambrone
March 8, 2015
Dear Johnny!
It's me again! Another year has gone by! So much has changed in the world since you have been gone; you and mom! I lost little Roxanne; last year on 3/12/14; little Morgan as you called her; "Pepperoni" is still with me? She has failed so much; cannot see; or hear; and no longer chases the birds or the squirrels. I remember the day we brought them to live with us? Morgan will be 15 on 7/6. It doesn't seem possible that all that time has gone by? We miss you so much! The thing I wrote last year? Me saying how time does not heal? It's really doesn't heal at all! What one does is learn to cope; to adjust; in order to live! God gave us life and He wants us to live it until He calls for us? This is what I'm doing! I'm trying very hard and I think you would be proud of me, but I think you always knew that I was strong? I got that from not me; but from the Graces that God gave me and continues to give to me today? Where would I be without it? Some dark place I supose? Spring will soon be here; all I can think of is you getting the Chevy ready for its rides! And, your funeral was that first full day of Spring in 2013! Not sure why it had to be that day, but I can turn it around and think differently about it? I can think that God knew it would be that day and it would always be a reminder that your Spring is Heavenly; that you dwell in the Spring of Heaven; not for it to be a sad day, but a day for you to meet Him and embrace Him and help us to understand that you are in a better Spring; the Eternal Spring; the Spring of Eternal Life! I do believe this; and that you are there! I continue to ask God to give me the graces to carry on without you; and for our family; our kids and our precious Michaela; she too prays with me! She is so adorable; she folds her little hands together and asks me to pray? I can only end with telling you how much you are missed each and everyday! I miss you; John and Jeanine miss you so VERY much; we miss you for so so many things and all your funny faces and your ways; your kindness; your willingness to help another; your dedication to your family; and of course; "fixing things"; oh how we miss you there!!!! Say hello to our babies; to my mom; to Michael, for me? And, may you and all the Faithful departed rest in peace. Until we meet again; I will love you forever! Happy 2nd Anniversary in Heaven! Love, Theresa
THERESA GIAMBRONE
March 17, 2014
MY DEAREST JOHNNY!
TOMORROW WILL BE ONE YEAR YOU ENTERED INTO GOD'S HOME; HEAVEN! TODAY IS REALLY FOR ME THE SAD DAY; TODAY 3/17 IS THE LAST TIME I SPOKE TO YOU OR SAW YOU? YOU MUST KNOW THAT ALL OF US MISS AND LOVE YOU? WE WILL AS LONG AS WE LIVE! THE DAYS GO BY AND SEEM TO RUN INTO ONE ANOTHER WITH LEAVING ONE FEEL THE SAME AS THE DAY BEFORE? SOME SAY TIME HEALS; I DON'T THINK SO; IT SEEMS IT BECOMES MORE DIFFICULT? WITH ALL THE THINGS YOU DO; THE PLACES YOU GO; BEING WITH MICHAELA EVE; I MISS YOU MORE! I ALWAYS TELL MY FRIENDS; "IF I COULD HAVE ONE WISH, I WOULD WISH YOU WEERE HERE TO SHARE MICHAELA WITH US" SHE IS SUCH A PLEASANT AND BEAUTIFUL CHILD AND YOU WOULD BE SO DELIGHTED AND CARRY HER AROUND AND PLAY WITH HER AND SHOW HER THINGS; LIKE YOUR TRAINS? I KNOW YOU; YOU WOULD BE ACTING LIKE YOU WERE THE ONLY GRANDFATHER IN THE WORLD! IT MUST BE SO WONDERFUL WHERE YOU ARE AND WE "BELIEVE" AND KNOW THAT ONE DAY WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER AGAIN. I KNOW WHEN I SEE YOU; YOU WILL SAY TO ME "YOU WERE RIGHT" HEAVEN IS THE BEST! NOT TO BE AFRAID AS I TOLD YOU WHEN YOU GOT THERE YOU WOULD KNOW WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT'? WE ARE HERE SUCH A SHORT TIME AND IN ETERNITY FOREVER! HOPING DOT ISN'T GIVING YOU TO MUCH TROUBLE AND IF SHE IS I'M SURE MICHAEL IS GETTING A BIG KICK OUT OF YOU TWO! JUST SEEING YOUR PARENTS AND OUR BABIES AGAIN MUST HAVE BEEN FANTASTIC? HOWEVER, YOUR MOTHER IN LAW CHASING RIGHT BEHIND; OH WELL, OUT OF MY CONTROL! WE MISS YOU SO MUCH; I CANNOT PUT IT INTO WORDS! MAY YOU AND ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED REST INN PEACH AMEN! I LOVE YOU FOR ALWAYS, THERESA
Ellen Thompson
July 13, 2013
Terry, I just discovered John had passed away. My heart, thoughts, & prayers go out to you & your family. Love & hugs.
Alice Chiappetta
July 7, 2013
Theresa,I just found out John my deepest sympathies to you & your family. Prayers & thoughts are with you & your family....Alice Chiappetta (ST.VDP Church
George Papp
April 4, 2013
Truly sorry for your loss. I will never forget all our Sports Nite and band rehearsals.
March 23, 2013
We'll never forget being in the band " Champagne " with Johnny for all those years. He was a great friend and musician. We will think of him often.
Love and Hugs, Nate and Barbie
March 22, 2013
Theresa. We are so sorry. Just found out about John. He was a wonderful talented person. Our prayers are with you.
Dominick and Ronnie Mangine
Joe Murphy
March 22, 2013
John was a very good friend, and I will miss him greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with him and all of his family.
March 22, 2013
John,
We are so sorry to hear about your father.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Sean & Beth Anne O'Brien
Bonny Caruso
March 22, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the Giambrone family. Having just arrived back home from a family funeral out of state, learning that Theresa you lost both your husband John and your Mom is devastating.I know you are a strong person and have a great faith and I think this will get you through this to go on. You have memories and love in your heart that will remain forever.
JoAnn Sary
March 21, 2013
Terri, Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family.
Remember when he was in the band.
Mr.R. &Mrs. (Donna Babecki) Mucciarelli
March 21, 2013
I lived up the street from John on Forrest Ave in Lawrenceville when I was growing up. That was a long time ago, but back then everyone knew everyone in the surrounding neighborhoods, and even though I was younger I do remember the twins as well as their older sister. They were a very nice family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family in their time of sadness!
Dan Bubnis
March 21, 2013
Dear Cousin Theresa and family, I am so sorry about the loss of John and your Mom. Know you all are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Christine Kerwick
March 21, 2013
Mrs. G, John & Jeanine - I am so sorry for the loss of your dad & husband. Your family will be in our prayers and thoughts, please let me know if there is anything Joe or I can do for you.
mike williamson
March 21, 2013
john was a good friend. i always enjoyed being in his company, especially with his twin, carl.
he always had great stories and i enjoyed listening to him tell
those stories.
you will be missed by all.
rest in peace john.
March 21, 2013
My Dear Friend Theresa, I am sorry to hear of the loss of Johnny and your Mother. You are in my prayers. John will remain with you forever.
Alice Denise Bond, Trenton, NJ
Susan Iannacone
March 21, 2013
Dear Theresa and Family, My deepest sympathies are with you at this sad time. You are in my daily prayers. God bless you.
Patricia Calla
March 20, 2013
Dear Carl and Family very sorry for your loss of your brother my prayers go to you and your family.
Robert Berner
March 20, 2013
John, I was very sad to hear your news. I know how much dad meant to you.
Sharon Kehoe
March 20, 2013
To the Giambrone Family,
My deepest sympathies are with you at this difficult time.
I hope that the good times and wonderful shared memories that you made together, will bring you comfort now and always.
Barbara Alloway
March 20, 2013
Dear Theresa,
I have not stoppped thinking of you since we heard about John, and now your mom. They say God never gives us more than we can handle. You are such a strong person and we know they are both in heaven looking down on you. I will continue to pray for you.
March 20, 2013
Theresa my heartfelt sorrow goes out to you at this time.
I have been so deeply saddened by your loss. I'm sending you a big hug to comfort you.
love ya
Debbie Santarsiero
March 20, 2013
Mrs.G, John,and Janine, I was very saddened to hear the passing of Mr.G. You are truly in my prayers.
Love, Paul Laurita
Rich Groth
March 19, 2013
My sincere condolences to the entire Giambrone family. John was a tremendous HO Train enthusiast and a very talented modeler. All of us in the model train world will miss him dearly. Our prayers are with him!
Pat Sodano
March 19, 2013
Theresa & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Understand that love transcends all and that John's love will remain in your heart forever.
March 19, 2013
Theresa, Our deepest sympathy. SCHS old school....
Lawerence Korona
March 19, 2013
My Deepest Heartfelt to the Giambrone Family: John was the BEST! I am so saddened and share your loss. I walked into Coleman to buy a new Buick, he greeted me at the door... told him I want that one right there... It was his demo he got hours earlier... I bought it!.... 3yrs later, I went to Coleman, admired a car, John walked over... it was his demo in front of the door! I bought it... he was upset! he just got it that day!... both were leftovers. My next visit to Coleman.... John saw me coming and Ran!... I let him sell me the Featured Prize in the middle of the Showroom! It was always a joy to vist, even if I didn't need a car or service. Such a beautiful wonderful talented Gentleman. God Bless John, one awesome man, we shared many laughs together; thru salesmanship and music. Again, my sincerest condolances as he rests in peace with his pleasant smile on his face. One helluva Guy! God Bless and cherish the fond memories, I will ! Sincerely. Larry Korona, Morrisville, PA
Judith Nicholais
March 19, 2013
Dear Theresa,
deepest sympathy to you and your family at this very difficult time. Please know that you will be in my prayers.
Jennifer Roberts (welser)
March 19, 2013
Giambrone family,
My deepest sympathy are with you all this time. I had the privilege of Growing up across the street and spending much time with him and his train set along with riding in his convertible! Many great memories of my childhood and blessed to have known him.
Mike Lanzoni
March 19, 2013
Theresa, Carl and Family,
My deepest sympathies to all of you. I have known John for over 30 years and consider him a true friend. He will be sorely missed. God Bless him and all of you.
Darlene Lane
March 19, 2013
Dear Theresa and lovely family,
I am so sorry for such a tragic loss in your family and for us (your friends). May God help to strengthen and comfort you.
This Sat., March 23 we will have a moment of silence in honor of John.
My heartfelt sympathy.
Chris & Dave Belshaw
March 19, 2013
Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family during this time of great sorrow. "The Lord will comfort the broken hearted." Praying for God's comfort for you, Theresa, and your children. May he quickly heal your broken hearts as you mourn the loss of your beloved Husband/Dad. The love and memories you shared with John will remain with you forever.
Will and Judy Landolfi
March 19, 2013
Theresa and family, we are so sorry for your loss...What a nice man...He will be sadly missed...Our prayers are with you at this time of sorrow..
March 19, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
March 19, 2013
My sincere and deepest sympathy for your loss. John was a wonderful husband and father. He will be greatly missed.
Valerie Anderson
Sandra johnson
March 19, 2013
My prayer are with carl and the family.
knowing carl and the family being close
it will get better. My sympathys are with you all. I worked with Carl in superior court
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