John D.J. Giannini, 75, of Southington, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday December 10, 2016 at his home. He was the wife of Nancy (Anton) Giannini for 54 years. He was born in New Britain on January 24, 1941, and was the son of the late Frank and Jane (DeNunsio) Giannini.
John had retired from Fafnir Bearing and was employed for over 30 years. He was also employed at ABAPGT Co in Vernon for 15 years. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Church in Plainville. John Loved going to Mohegan Sun and visiting New York City.
Besides his wife he is survived by his children a daughter Nancy Sabatino of Plainville, Frank Giannini of Southington and John Giannini of Bristol. He also leaves 10 grandchildren Dominic, Michael, Gina, Nora, Nicole and David and Cassie who he loved like a grandaughter, Kellek, Richard and Jade. Three great-grandchildren Elayna, Gabby and Christen. John also leaves brothers Bill Giannini and Paul Giannin and his wife Sandra, a sister Ester Motta and her husband Sam Beloved , along with many nieces and nephews He was predeceased by a daughter Ann-Marie, brother Dominic, and sister in law Elaine.
Services will be held on Tuesday at 1 pm at the DellaVecchia Funreal Home 211 N. Main St. in Southington. Visitation will be from 11 am until the time of the service. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Plainville. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105. For directions and online condolences visit www.dellavecchiafh.com