Nunziante ”Nunzio” Giannasca, age 78 of Medford, died Monday, July 29, after a brief illness.
Mr. Giannasca was born in Grottaminarda, Italy, the son of the late Olimpio and Rosamaria (Colatrella) Giannasca. Nunzio has been a Medford resident for the past 40 years, formerly of Italy.He was a Maintenance Supervisor, employed by the Schrafft´s Co., of Boston for many years.
He is survived by his wife Maria (Moccia) Giannasca, son Bill Giannasca and his wife Christine of Lynnfield, son Anthony Giannasca and his fiancé Trisha Morrissey both of Medford, daughter Maria Micieli and her husband John of Revere, and daughter Maggie Giannasca of Medford. Also survived by 1 loving grandson Cole Giannasca.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD, Friday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Clement Church, 71 Warner St., Somerville/Medford at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wed. 7-9, Thursday 5 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Nunzio’s memory to the Lahey Clinic Liver Fund41 Mall Rd.Burlington, MA 01805Attention 4WestORSt. Clement Church71 Warner St.Somerville, MA 02145.