Giacomo J. "Jack" Tinelli

Mr. Giacomo J. "Jack" Tinelli, age 82, of New Hartford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare Center with his loving family by his side. Jack was born in Utica on November 5, 1926, the son of the late Vito and Anna (Saladino) Tinelli. He was raised locally and attended T. R. Proctor High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. On September 10, 1949 at St. Anthony’s Church in Albany, he married the former Mary LaForte with whom he shared 59 years in a partnership based on mutual respect and understanding. Jack worked as an engineer assistant with the New York State Department of Transportation, retiring in 1985. His greatest love was his wife, children, and grandchildren, and his home brought much contentment to his life. He loved to bake, especially Italian cookies. He tended his vegetable garden and enjoyed playing golf during his retirement years. He was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church. Jack is survived by his wife, Mary; his daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Thomas Ziemann of Ilion; his son, Victor Tinelli of AZ; and his cherished grandsons, Nicholas Ziemann, and Brian Ziemann. Survivors also include several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws, John and Gloria LaForte of Delmar, NY, Joseph and Sandy LaForte of NM, and Laura Tinelli of Utica. He also leaves his many dear and cherished friends. He was predeceased by his brothers, Carlo Tinelli, and Michael Tinelli; and his sister, Mary Tinelli. The family extends sincere thanks to the nurses and staff of the Dialysis Unit at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Campus, the nurses and staff of the Allen Calder Wing, and his physicians, Dr. Ira Tisch, and Dr. Gerry Love, for their compassionate care. In keeping with Jack's wishes, there will be no public visitation. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Jack’s funeral service which will commence on Tuesday morning at 11:30 at St. John the Evangelist Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the mass. By family request, please omit floral offerings. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial contributions in Jack’s honor to the Dialysis Unit at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare Center; envelopes will be available at the service. Entombment will take place in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum at the convenience of the family.

Giacomo J. "Jack" Tinelli

November 5, 1926 - June 20, 2009