James J. Giannone

James J. Giannone, 84, of Golden Hill Nursing Home, formerly of Wildwood Ave., New Castle, died Thursday evening, November 15, 2007 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born October 4, 1923 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of the late Francesco and Mary ‘Maire’ (Mariorana) Giannone. He was married to Irene M. (McConnell) Giannone, who died on June 17, 2006. Mr. Giannone was an Inspector at the Shenango China retiring after 45 years. He was a member of the Mary Mother of Hope Parish, the Eagles Club and the Duca Degli Abruzzi Club. Mr. Giannone enjoyed gardening.

He is survived by two sons, Frank J. Giannone and James R. Giannone both of New Castle, PA, one daughter, Mrs. Todd (Maryan) Stoner of New Castle, PA, two sisters, Rose Liss of Ellwood City, PA, and Margaret Dietrich of New Castle, PA and two granddaughters, Kayla and Hope Stoner both of New Castle.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. John Jerome, and his sister Ann Barberio.

Visitation will be held at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home on Sunday, November 18, 2007 from 2 pm to 5 pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, November 19, 2007 at 9:00 am at Mary Mother of Hope Parish St. Mary Church. Father Robert Zajdel of St. Vitus Church will be officiating. A funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 8:30 am. Burial will be in Castle View Cemetery in New Castle.