James N. “Skip” Giovanni, Sr.
Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Friday, July 15th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt.107) Revere for one of Revere’s finest gentleman, James N. “Skip” Giovanni, Sr., who died on Wednesday, July 6th at his home in Revere surrounded by his loving family, following a long illness. He was 92 years old. A Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home at 1:15 pm, immediately followed with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Skip was born in his family’s house on Dec. 20, 1929, to his late parents, James C. “Murphy” & Bertha A. (McKenna) Giovanni. He was a lifelong resident of Revere where he was raised & educated. Shortly after high school, Skip enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country. Skip returned home to Revere and worked various jobs before beginning a career with the City of Revere. He became a supervisor in the water department and retired after 35 years of service. Skip was a proud father of his daughter, Dawn & his son, James. He was very present in their lives as he always gave his children good, sound advice. He loved his grandchildren unconditionally and made special relationships with each of them. Skip had a profound relationship with his only sister, Barbara, and made his home with her. They were best friends and they constantly looked out for one another. Skip had a great personality that easily made him friends wherever he went. He enjoyed going to the Continental Restaurant and socializing as well as dancing and attending parties. He was always fastidious about the way he dressed, and his hair was always perfect. He was kind, generous and would help out anyone he could. He was a late member of the Orioles Club & Soccorso Club in Revere and former member of the Danvers Fish & Game Club. He was a regular at the “Bagel Bin” and he and his crew would meet and talk about current events and how to fix the world today. Skip, along with his sister, would jar vinegar peppers & stuffed peppers and gift them away. These peppers were a real treat to many who received them. Skip was a man who was truly a class act and to know him was to love him. He was a special man and will be deeply missed by all.
He is the loving father of Dawn B. Zaferakis & her husband Terry of Ashburn, VA & James N. Giovanni, Jr. & his wife Carlene M. of Haverhill. Dear brother & best friend to Barbara A. DiMarco of Revere & her late husband Raymond. Cherished grandfather of Justin T. Zaferakis of SC., Nico J. Giovanni & Liam L. Giovanni, both of Haverhill. He is also lovingly survived by many cousins, friends & extended family.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23453.
We love you,
We will miss you,
We will never forget you,
You will always be in our prayers,
God Bless you ❤️
Terry, Dawn ,Justin Zaferakis
The LaRocco family since it’s heartfelt condolences to Dawn and Terry and the rest of the Giovanni family.
My sincere and deepest condolences for your loss. It’s hard to imagine a world without him. Skip was an incredible person and I loved him like a father. He will be missed and remembered well. Be at peace Skip.