OSWEGO, NY – Joseph F. Gianetto, 81, a resident of 1872 County Route 7, Town of Oswego, passed away November 7, 2007, at his home.
Born in Oswego, he was a son to the late Dominick and Rose Carmella (Barbera) Gianetto.
He was a United States Army veteran serving during World War II, where he obtained the grade of technician 5th grade.
He was later sent to Fort Dix, NJ, where he eventually served as a Field Lineman for 17 months in the European Theater.
His military awards include the Good Conduct Medal; World War II Victory Medal; Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp; European-Africa-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars for participation in the Rhineland and central Europe campaigns.
He also received the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement on the 16th of May 1945, and he received the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross from Gov. Mario Cuomo.
After he separated from the Army on June 4, 1946, he returned to Oswego where he purchased a 25 acre farm located at 1872 County Route 7, about 2-1/2 miles south of Oswego Center, and raised onions and lettuce.
In 1979, he purchased the old 480-acre DeHolander farm of the Furniss Station Road.
Mr. Gianetto was a member of the V.F.W Post 5885 the 102 Infantry District Association and the 1st Division Big Red One.
Surviving are his wife, Joyce (Knight) Gianetto; three daughters, Ann Marie (Rev. William) King of Oswego, Marian (Jeff) Wallace of Oswego and Betty Jo (Kent) Woodward of Oswego; two sons, SMSgt. Joseph F. Gianetto II of Oswego and Dominick (Diana) Gianetto of Oswego; one brother, Anthony (Joanne) Gianetto of California; two sisters, Connie Pauldine of Oswego and Mary L. (Richard) Moshier of California; 13 grandchildren, Eric M. King, Christina M. Gianetto, Janelle M. King, Angela D. Cross, Jennifer L. Gianetto, Alissa J. Evans, Jodi R. Woodward, Kellye M. Buckalew, Brandon J. Gianetto, Matthew J. Gianetto, Richard J. Wallace, Loren Wallace and Joseph W. Wallace; four great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph’s Church, Oswego.
Burial will be in St. Peters Cemetery.
Calling hours will be held 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the Nelson Funeral Home, 11 W. Albany St., Oswego.
Online condolences may be made at www.nelson-funeralhome.com
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We are so sorry!!! Joe certainly will be missed by the two of us. As a neighbor muck farmer, it was always good to know there was someone else close by to listen to the headaches that were encountered daily, about the weather and market conditions, just to name a couple.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you,Joyce and all of the family members.
We do know we shall meet again, and that Joe is at piece now.
Bart & Barb Miano
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. We loved our Uncle Joe and will miss him. He will forever live in our memories.
John, Marybeth, Kevin & Allison McCormack
Chino, CA
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Gary, Lisa, Olivia, John and Adam Wild
Ann Marie & Bill,
Our thoughts & prayers are wwith you.
May God comfort you at this difficult time.
Art,Linda, Jason,& Andrew Bucci