Domenic J. Giannelli
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WATERBURY-PLANTSVILLE Domenic J. Giannelli "Loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and companion"
Domenic J. Giannelli, age 90, of Plantsville, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully November 30, 2021 at Whitney Manor in Hamden. He was pre-deceased by his beloved spouse Dorothy (Massicotte) Giannelli.
Domenic was born December 30, 1930 in Waterbury, a son of the late Pasquale and Maria (Iamarino) Giannelli. Prior to his retirement in 1990, Domenic had worked for many years at Anaconda American Brass. Domenic proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a very social person who had an infectious smile, enjoyed golf, a good party and a martini or 2. He was a devoted caregiver to his wife of over 56 years, and would visit her daily at lunch time at the Alzheimer Center, along with other spouses tending to their loved ones. It was here that he met and later formed a special friendship and loving bond with Judy. Domenic and Judy enjoyed the last decade of companionship, travels, socialization, family events and so much more. Over the past 6 months, Judy became his primary caregiver, for which we are eternally grateful. A true demonstration of their love.
He leaves his two daughters Cathy Donnelly and her husband Dave of Southington, and Karen Johnson and her husband Jeff of Southington. He leaves a brother, Pasquale Giannelli of Waterbury, with whom he shared a very special bond. He also leaves his loving companion Judy Ellis of Northford. Dom cherished his five grandchildren: David Donnelly and his wife Tara, Kyla Donnelly Triveri and her husband Chad, Megan Donnelly, Brittany Johnson Dupervil and her husband Christian, and Lauren Johnson Venuti and her husband Nick. Dom's life was further enriched by his eight great grandchildren: Cooper, Logan, Mason, and Madison Donnelly, Sophia and Ava Triveri, Corey Dupervil, and Julia Venuti.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The Alzheimer Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, Bread For Life, 31 Vermont Ave., Southington, CT 06489, or a charity of your choosing. The family requests that all guests to the visitation hour kindly wear a mask.
Arrangements: Funeral Monday, December 6, 2021 at 12 p.m., from Chase Parkway Memorial/Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, to the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception to celebrate Mass at 1 p.m. Burial with military honors will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours Monday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the funeral home.
For more info or to send e-condolences visit: www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com