Obituaries

Joseph P. Giannini

Joseph P. Giannini, 81, of Steubenville, Ohio died Monday, September 15, 2008 at Trinity West, Steubenville.  He was born December 4, 1924 in Follansbee, WV the son of the late John and Elisa Bonaventura Giannini.  Preceded in death by his wife Frances Babicz Giannini on February 24, 1991 and a brother John Giannini. He retired from Titanium Metals as a shipping foreman and held church membership at St. Peters Catholic Church, Steubenville, where he served as usher and held numerous board positions;   graduated from Follansbee High School; member of Ohio Valley Traffic Club; and played Santa Claus for various groups in his earlier years. Survived by his children, A. William “Bill” Giannini of Steubenville, OH and Cynthia P. Giannini of Miamisburg, OH; grandson, R. J. Giannini of Knoxville, TN; brother, Dr. T. G. “Tony” (Joan) Giannini of Steubenville, OH; sisters, Lee (Eli) Raab of Steubenville, OH and Lucy Bates of Follansbee, WV; and numerous nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces. Friends may call at the Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Thursday from 7-9 p.m., and Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.  Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Saturday 9:30 a.m. with Msgr. George Yontz as celebrant.  Burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery.  Vigil Friday 8:30 p.m.  Memorials contributions may be directed to St. Peters Building Fund, 425 North 4th Street, Steubenville, OH  43952                

Date of Death: September 15, 2008