Patrick J. Giannico

Mr. Patrick J. Giannico, age 93, of Deerfield, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at the Masonic Care Community of NY with his loving family by his side. Born in Utica on August 12, 1916, Patrick was the son of the late Peter and Vita Maria (Colucci) Giannico. Raised and educated locally, he attended Utica Free Academy. On June 24, 1939 in St. Agnes Church, he was joined in marriage with the former Catherine J. Donahue with whom he shared a union of 56 years prior to her passing on October 30, 1995. A veteran of the U.S. Navy Seabees, Patrick served his country with patriotic pride and great honor during World War II and again during the Korean Conflict. Patrick began his professional life as a sand blaster for Mohawk Valley Monuments. He then accepted a position at Griffiss Air Force Base where he worked for 35 years before his 1978 retirement. A communicant of Historic Old St. John’s Church, Patrick was for many years an usher for church services there. He had previously been an usher at St. Peter’s Church where he also served on the Parish Council for 7 years and participated in the Funeral Ministry. A dedicated member of the Men’s Garden Club, he was President of the group at one time. In addition, he belonged to the American Legion, Post #229 and to the Deerfield Historical Society. He also held membership in the NARFE and was an honorary 3rd Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus, #189, and a member of the Deerfield Senior Center. His community involvement was a part of his life even from his younger days: during the 50’s, he coached Little League in N. Utica. Mr. Giannico is survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Daniel Frisbie of Marietta, GA; 3 cherished grandchildren, Lori Ann and Mark Ross, Patrick T. Frisbie, and Daniel and Leona Frisbie, all of Acworth, GA; and 2 very special great-grandsons, Daniel F. Frisbie and Sean Patrick Frisbie. His survivors also include many nieces and nephews, especially acknowledging Susan and Paul Ferrari, Jim and Jean Donahue, and Davy and Patricia Teuscher of Rome; cousins, Barbara Perrini, and Pauline DiDominick; his sisters-in-law, Dorothy Giannico of Monroe, NY, Anne Mogenson of Deerfield, and Natalie Fessia of New Hartford; and his longtime neighbors, Walter and Ellen Mielnicki, Marlene Scicchitano, Josephine Mical, and William and Carol Lynch. He was predeceased by a brother, Jack Giannico; and a dear and special friend, Anna Lazzaro. The family extends its sincere thanks to the Lazzaro family for the love and care they offered to Pat. A special thanks to Natalie and Mike Spellman for spending time with Pat on Fridays which was very special to him. A genuine thank you is offered to the staff of the Tarrytown household at Masonic Care Community of NY for the excellent care they provided, with special mention of the love and respect of Valerie Yager. In keeping with Patrick’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated on Wednesday morning at 10:00 at Historic Old St. John’s Church with military honors. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of services. For those wishing to do so, please consider contributions in his memory to Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. in remembrance of their services to his late wife, or to Historic Old St. John’s Church; envelopes will be available at the service. Interment will take place in St. Agnes Cemetery. Services of comfort have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Patrick J. Giannico

August 12, 1916 - December 6, 2009