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Joseph Giambalvo Obituary
JOSEPH MICHAEL GIAMBALVO
February 12, 1937 October 5, 2018
Joseph Michael Giambalvo entered this life on February 12, 1937. Joe entered eternal life on October 5, 2018. He left this life in his home surrounded by love and faith that, as usual, was preparing the way for all those he loved.
Joe was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Mary and John Giambalvo. He was preceded in his eternal life journey by his first wife, Judith, and his son, Brook. On July 7, 1973, Joe married herill and they were blessed with 45 years together. Joe treasured four daughters, Mary, Julie (Scott), Susan (Jim) and Cheri (Chuck). Together with twelve grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren, Joe was blessed with many good friends through the years.
Joe and Sherill especially wish to express their gratitude to Dr. William Barry and the cardiac nursing staff at Penrose Hospital.
We will celebrate Joe's life on Friday, October 12 at 2:00 pm at the Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel, 1730 East Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Giambalvo
Gwen
February 15, 2023
Miss you guys and our friendship forever . Robert and Gwen
Great memories
May 24, 2019
So very sorry to hear of his passing. I will always remember a man with a contagious smile and love of his family. My condolences to all who were lucky enough to know him.
Denise Ianni
Pam.Stan johnston
October 13, 2018
We are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a great guy with such a sense of humor and kindness. He will be missed. We will be praying for you and family.
October 12, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. My condolences to all of the family. I enjoyed working for him with Holiday for all those years.
Art & Shirley Rijkse
October 12, 2018
We are so truly sorry for the loss of a great man. He was a great inspiration to a lot of us.
May he rest in peace.
October 12, 2018
So sorry to hear about Joe. May you find comfort at this difficult time for God's thoughts John 6:40
October 12, 2018
So sorry for the family's loss. In the days ahead may you find comfort in the God of loyal love and in the promise found at John 6:40
Russell Kauffman
October 10, 2018
Joe was a great man, a gifted leader, a caring person who spent his life mentoring and helping others. I will always be grateful for the time we spent together and the influence he had in my life. RIP my friend.
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