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- Emidio “Midge” P. Giannini 93, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away February 27, 2019 at Niagara Hospice in Lockport, NY. Born on February 26, 1926 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Rudolpho and Theresa (Tomasini) Giannini.
He was a graduate of Trott and Niagara Falls High School, before pursuing his Engineering Degree at the University of Buffalo. He married the former Elizabeth (Betty) White on September 2, 1950 at Holy Rosary Church in Thorold, Ontario. Emidio was a proud Navy veteran, serving as a Seaman First Class SV-6 during WW-2. He was supervisor of repair and maintenance at Carborundum for 38 years retiring in 1981. Additionally, he was a driver for Opportunities Unlimited for 15 years.
Emidio enjoyed spending time with his family working on various projects together. He was the recipient of a New York State Award for dedicating more than 50 years of volunteer service with the Carborundum Credit Union/Greater Niagara FCU. He was also a very active Leader with the Boy Scouts Greater Niagara Troup 852 for many years.
In addition to his loving wife of 69 years, he is survived by three children James (Darlene) Giannini, Robin (Mark) Letty and Randolph Giannini, four grandchildren, James Giannini II, Rochelle Giannini, Dane Giannini and Justine (Matt) Teator; two step-grandsons Jason (Judith) Watkins, and Ryan (Carrie) Krawec, three great-grandchildren, Elyssa, Brianna and Landen, his sister Rose (late Stephen) Fetcho.
Visitation will be on Sunday March 3rd, 2019 from 4 - 7 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, 14304. Emidio’s Mass of Christian Burial will take place Monday at 10:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Parish at St. Leo’s Church, 2748 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Everyone please assemble at church. Entombment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY with Military Honors. Memorials in Emidio’s honor may be sent to a charity of your choice. Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
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