Giovanna Parisi (Labianca) 76, passed away on March 3, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind her husband of 53 years, Vito Parisi, her son, Michael (Bridget) Parisi, daughter, Angela Parisi, son-in-law Paul (Lisbeth) Chionchio, grandchildren, Luke, and Claire Parisi, John, Paul, Sophia, and Joseph Chionchio, brother, Francesco Labianca, and sisters, Rosa Ottomanelli, and Domenica Ciminiello. She also leaves brothers and sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her cherished daughter, Lucia Chionchio, parents, Angela and Giuseppe Labianca, brothers, Carlo, and Saverio Labianca.
Giovanna was born in Toritto, Bari Italy and immigrated to America in November 1954. She resided in Bronx, New York where she met and married Vito Parisi. In 2015, Giovanna and Vito moved to Largo, Florida a place she always enjoyed.
Giovanna was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. Her love and caring for family was above all. She enjoyed being a homemaker, cooking Italian specialties, and planning family get-togethers to make them special and memorable. She was a talented seamstress and played a tough game of UNO.
Giovanna was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish Bronx, New York and attended St. Justin Martyr Parish in Largo.
Visitation for friends and family will be held Friday, March 9, 2018 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Mohn Funeral Home, with a funeral Mass on Saturday, March 10 at 10:00 am, St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in her memory to Monastary of the Visitation, 14 Beach Road, PO Box 432, Tyringham, MA. 01264-0432. Vistyr.org/donations. OR American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oaklahoma City, OK 73123, Cancer.org.
The family would like to thank all of Giovanna's caregivers for their compassion and care throughout her illness.