ERNEST “BABE” GIANCOLA, 90, of Louisville, passed away Friday, March 25, 2011.
He was a well known artist who retired from the Courier Journal in 1986. He was also an accomplished professional musician, having performed for over 70 years. He was an Army Veteran of World War II who served in Europe and was in the Third Army Band. He was also a lifetime member of the Louisville chapter of the American Federation of Musicians and a Kentucky Colonel. He was Catholic.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Frances Giancola.
He is survived by his children, Jerry E. Giancola, Claudette Smith (Mike), Vincent Giancola (Tammy) Anthony Giancola (Yvonne), Diane Giancola and Victor Giancola (Vanessa); 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
His service will be 12 Noon Tuesday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway, with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens, West. Visitation will Sunday 3-8pm and Monday 1pm-7pm at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hosparus of Louisville.