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Glen Martin Giannetti - 68

4/24/2024

Glen Martin Giannetti, age 68. Watervliet, MI resident, formerly of Chicago Heights, IL. Passed away peacefully April 20th, surrounded by his three devoted daughters. Bloom High School graduate, class of 1972 and University of Illinois Evans Scholar. Glen was a proud lifelong Bloom Trojan, where he devoted his nearly 40-year career as a compassionate teacher, tenacious coach and esteemed administrator of Bloom Township District 206 where he touched the lives of all who had the honor of learning from him. He was a devoted public servant, serving as Bloom Township Highway Commissioner, Watervliet Township Trustee and Paw Paw Lake Foundation Board Member. He enjoyed his retirement golfing and spending time with family and friends on Paw Paw Lake. Known as "G" to his friends, Glen will forever be remembered for his infectious smile, welcoming nature, generosity and of course, his famous Chicago Heights Specialty Shop sausage. Glen was a devoted husband, father, and Papa. Married for 30 years to his loving late wife, Joni nee Prisco. Devoted father of Mia (Rick) Pantaleo, Gabriella (Tyler) Augustine and Olivia (Domenico) Primavera. Proud "Papa G" of Dominic and Frankie Pantaleo and Leo, Luca and Vincent Augustine. Son of the late Violet nee Piunti and the late John Giannetti. Brother of John and Gary Giannetti. Brother-in-law of Thomas Prisco. A memorial visitation will be held at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, 718 W Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI on Saturday, May 11th from 9:30 AM EST until time of mass at 10:30 AM EST. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Glen's name can be made to support Bloom District 206 Education Foundation and Evans Scholars Foundation. Info Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com

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Rick Starkey

Jun 16, 2024, 9:24 AM

Glen and I share many drinks together in the 80's I was a foreman for a few asphalt companies Glen also at that time worked for a asphalt company for a few years. He helped me through a tough part of my life at that time, with some good advice but mostly bad advise.One of by far the good guys......Rest in peace my friend I will light a candle at mass!! (I cried the day he stopped making sausage)

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Tom Parsons

May 9, 2024, 2:13 PM

It's been a while since I taught piano to Gabriella. I remember Glen well, he was always an advocate for higher education and an important voice in the school system. My condolences go out to Joni, Mia, Gabriella, and Olivia. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Darrell Matus

May 5, 2024, 10:04 AM

Dear Gianetti Family, It's been over fifty years since our paths have crossed,from little league baseball, shooting hoops in his backyard with both of the boys under the watchful eye of Spot the dog,High school golf to hanging out at the shop.I can still see that big smile,He was a tremendous competitor and in a polite way a great smack talker,his achievements were many.You have my deepest condolences for the loss of a beloved husband, devoted father,great brother.Gary,I'm very sorry to hear about Glennie.He will be remembered and missed.My prayers are with you all.Sincerely. Darrell Matus

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Mike Bonczyk

Apr 25, 2024, 2:09 PM

Dear Gianetti Family, Sorry to hear about Glen passing. Our paths crossed in High school and at Illinois State. He had that great smile and great humorous personality. May the lord hold him in his arms and may you celebrate is wonderful life. Sincerely Mike and Diann Bonczyk

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MIKE AND KAREN HALL

Apr 24, 2024, 8:39 PM

SO MANY MEMORIES OF GLEN AND HIS FAMILY, HIS MOM AND DAD AND HIS BROTHERS JOHN AND GARY, THEY WERE LIKE FAMILY TO ME AND TREATED ME LIKE FAMILY. MANY HOURS OF PLAYING BASKETBALL AND FOOTBALL ON SUNSET AVE.BY THEIR HOUSE, HE WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY

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