It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Giacomo C. Gianfrancesco at the age of 89 after a battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his loving wife Angelina (nee Cambrea), his beloved children, Gina Tietjen and late husband Christopher, Tina, Antonio (Tony), his beloved granddaughter Vanessa, his cherished sister Louisa Anastasi and husband Floro and devoted brother Emilio Gianfrancesco and all his dearest nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his many cherished relatives and friends in Italy, Australia, and Canada. Giacomo was predeceased by his sisters Emilia and Maria and his brother-in-law Giacomo D’Andrea.
Giacomo was an immigrant from Roccamandolfi, Italy who came to the United States when he was 17 years old. He created a memorable life here in Northvale, by being a part of the laborers union and mastering that craft. He was a huge inspiration to fellow immigrants and to many others by showing his hard work, leadership, and his beloved Italian up bringing throughout every moment of his life. He carried on many family traditions like making wine and homemade sausage, along with his passion for gardening. He was a great man who was loved by all and showed what being an honorable Italian man who never gives up truly means. He was a warrior until the end and never shown a sign of weakness, which sums up the type of man Giacomo was.
He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Visiting hours to celebrate his life will be at Pizzi Funeral Home in Northvale, NJ on Thursday August 6 from 4-8pm. A funeral mass will be held Friday, August 7 at St. Anthony’s Church in Northvale, NJ at 10:00am. Entombment will follow at Garden of Memories, Washington Twp., NJ.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed through the livestream link below:
https://boxcast.tv/view/funeral-mass-for-giacomo-jack-gianfrancesco-ghqtxucbhqfrfqkjo6sb
May his soul rest in eternal peace and his memory live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Giacomo’s memory may be made to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, www.t2t.org.
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We will remember our dear Jack who gave so much to remember. Those we love dearly don’t go away they walk besides us, watch over us always near. Remembering will be easy but the pain never goes away. Love you all and we will miss our Jack very much. Marta and John
Thank you Marta & John so much! He loved you all so very much! Love , Angie , Gina,Tina Tony,& Vanessa❤
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. We are thinking of you and praying for your family. Our deepest condolences
Sincerely,
Donna and Dennis Marshall
Thank you so much Donna & Dennis.
He was an Amazing Dad, husband ,father and grandfather.❤With the biggest heart! He will be forever missed, always in our hearts.Our angel watching over us all! Love Angie,Gina,Tina Tony & Vanessa
To our dearest cousins and family.
Our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time.
Giacomo would be sadly missed by us all, we will cherish the memories of our monthly chats together.
Rest in peace with our dearly departed’s .
Tony (deceased) Mary Peter Sabina Sarah and Family
Thank you so very much Mary,Peter Sabina and Sarah and family. He loved all of you so very much! ❤He will be forever missed, but will always be with us.The best dad, husband, grandfather!
Love, Angie,Gina,Tina,Tony & Vanessa❤
Unfortunately I was unable to attend Jack’s wake. Fortunately Ralph and I were able to visit my our life long friend Jack before his passing. Condolences to his beautiful family.
Again we are so sorry for such a great
Bobby Peine
Thank you so much Bobby & Ralph.
We are so grateful, you both came to visit your lifelong best friend! He loved you both so very much! Hold on to all of your fond memories of him. He knew you were hear during your visit, i told him.He was so happy! Thank you both for being such dear friend of his!Love Angie,Gina,Tina,Tony & Vanessa❤
My deepest condolences to Tony , Giacomo son and Tony , Giacomo brother. Was so sad to hear of his passing and was unable to attend service services. He was a great man. He will always be remembered to me for the way. He helped my dad in his time of his illness. He will be missed . May he forever rest in peace. Joe Gizzi
Thank you so much Joseph. My dad had a big heart and always was helping others,without expecting anything in return.He was an Amazing and Strongest man, great husband,father, grandfather etc. Who loved his family so much! ❤He will be deeply missed,and will be in our hearts forever. A guardian angel to watch over us.✝️❤
Love Angie,Gina,Tina,Tony & Vanessa❤