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Mario Anthony Giovanni, Jr., age 65, died peacefully at his home in Buford, GA on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. Born March 26, 1949, in Phillipsburg, NJ, he attended Pius X Catholic High School in Roseto, PA before moving to the Milwaukee, WI area with his parents and siblings. Mario graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering with a degree in Industrial Engineering. It was in Milwaukee where he married on September 28, 1974, Suzanne Steber, raising two children, Anne Grazier of Lindenhurst, IL and Nick Giovanni of Buford, GA.
In 1996, he moved his family to the Buford, GA area working for the past seven years at Engineered Architectural Systems, Inc. of Alpharetta, GA. Previously he worked several years for Albany International.
Mario was a member of the U.S. Army Reserve for two years, was active in coaching his son’s hockey team in the Lawrenceville, GA area and enjoyed both golf and college basketball. He had a passion for music which included his time with the Drum and Bugle Corp in high school and playing drum most recently with a local band. He had a serving heart, positive nature and adored spending time with his granddaughter, Audrey.
Mario was preceded in death by his parents, Mario, Sr. and Mary (Pacovich) Giovanni; sister, Carla (Franzrab) Giovanni; and nephew, Jeb Jensen. Survivors include wife, Suzanne (Steber); daughter, Anne Grazier and granddaughter, Audrey; son, Nick Giovanni; sister, Lucia (Giovanni) and Roger McGrath of Eagle, WI; sister-in-law, Char (Steber) and Jeff Jensen of Reedsburg, WI.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mario Anthony Giovanni, Jr. will be held 6:30 P.M. on Friday, January 9, 2015 at Georgia Cremation Chapel 3116 U.S. Highway 23 (Buford HWY), Duluth, GA 30096. Relatives, friends and coworkers are welcome to attend and celebrate a life well lived.
Georgia Cremation (678)584-0914 is assisting the family with local arrangements. Messages of condolence may be made or viewed at www.GeorgiaCremation.com. We invite you to remember and share the memories of Mario Anthony “Geo” Giovanni, Jr by visiting the Georgia Cremation YouTube Channel at http://youtu.be/7L3ARFMP2zc.
Joseph & Laura Primm says
We have great memories and love for the Giovanni family. Mario is a great man that will be sadly missed. May he live forever with the fond memories in your hearts.
Barbara Damren says
Mario was a wonderful friend. He will be greatly missed.
I know God is saying “Well done thou good and faithful servant.”
Sue, Nick, Anne and Audrey, and the entire Giovanni family, we are so sorry for your loss. Praying for God’s comfort.
The Jones Family says
What a beautiful tribute to a loving husband, father, grandfather…
We’re so sorry to hear of his passing, much too soon. God’s blessings as you remember his life and all the wonderful memories you have with him. May He comfort you as you grieve and wrap His loving arms around you. We love you!
Penny and Dean Baker says
Mario will be greatly missed. We always enjoyed talking to him. He was a man that loved his family. He was a soft spoken person that we could all relate to. Were so sorry to see him go. Praying peace and comfort to the family as this is such a difficult time.
Penny and Dean Baker
Bill Whitmire says
I worked with Mario for a short time at EAS. My sincere condolences go out to all who knew and loved him, most especially his family. He was a good man and is gone too soon.
Marion Olderman says
Geo will be missed. Hold on to his memories, they are always with you.
-Gary and Marion Olderman
suzannegiovanni says
Geo. Too soon. Not
ready for the real world. I have more questions
I never asked. I Want others to know ..
You are never prepared.
So hard somedays. Your birthday is soon. I so wish we could go out to eat.
I wish we were going to Florida to see Dan and Terri. That sounded so fun.
Bet your enjoying your parents, since they left way
too soon.
I forgot to say I love you too many times. Forgive me.
You put off your life to help me survive too many days
of pain.
I will write again because people didn’t really know you.
40 years of marriage. It was up and down, but most
was just plain sweet.
Love to you Geo.