Shrewsbury – David Giannino, 67 a lifelong resident of Shrewsbury, and retired town employee passed away unexpectedly Monday December 20th, 2021, after being stricken ill.
David was born in Worcester, the son of the late Angelo Giannino who passed away this past September and Virginia (Schiavone) Giannino. Raised in Shrewsbury, he graduated from Shrewsbury High School, and Worcester Industrial Technical Institute in Worcester. David then accepted a position with the Town of Shrewsbury in the water and sewer department for over 36 years retiring 4 years ago.
David is survived by his wife and soulmate, Carole D. (Veshi) Giannino; three children he loved deeply, and was so proud of, Kerri M. Consigli and her husband Adam of Grafton, Nicholas M. Giannino and his wife Lauren of Worcester, Lynn M. Penta and her husband Jay of Watertown; a sister, Linda Forand and her husband Charles; four granddaughters, Ellen, Abigail, Victoria and Madison; Many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
David, a man with a great presence, huge heart, bright smile, and enthusiastic sense of humor, was always there to lend a hand. Whether, fixing a piece of machinery, small engine or electronic item, in his garage for a friend, neighbor, or family member. He always had a sense of purpose and never said no. He loved his home on the Cape, fishing, clamming, picking mussels and just watching the ocean from the beach. He enjoyed watching college football, John Wayne World War II, and western movies or researching history.
Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of guest’s, funeral services and burial in Mt View Cemetery will be private. For those that want to participate, live streaming is available at www.mercadantefuneral.com/liveservices, beginning Monday, December 27th at 11:15 am.
In lieu of flowers memorial remembrances in his name can be made to either, the Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave, Shrewsbury 01545, https://gofund.me/2453086e, or the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-06, www.heart.org.
The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St is honored to assist the family with arrangements.
