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April 19, 2009

Philip P. Gianficaro, Pittston, passed away at home on Sunday, April 19, 2009.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jo Monteforte Gianficaro.
Born on August 15, 1932, in Pittston, he was a son of the late Mary (Alessi) and Philip Gianficaro. He worked in the area garment industries and also served in the U.S. Navy.
He was preceded in death by brothers Angelo, Carmen and Sam; and sister Theresa Salvo.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his sons, Philip and wife Amy Gianficaro, Lansdale; Richard and wife Sandra Gianficaro, Omaha, Neb.; grandchildren Nicholas and Allison Gianficaro, R.J. and Angela Gianficaro; brother Joseph Gianficaro, Glendale, Calif.; also nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Graziano Funeral Home Inc., 700 Township Blvd., Pittston Township. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. from St. Rocco’s R.C. Church, Pittston, with the Rev. Daniel Schwebs, O.S.J., as celebrant. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. A viewing will be held Wednesday, from 5 to 8 p.m.