With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Giovanna Gentile of East Haven, Connecticut, who passed away on April 25, 2025 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Giovanna Gentile to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Giovanna may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her brother Panfilo Michelangelo; her significant other Fernando Gentile; her children, Anna Gentile Antonakis and Anthony Gentile; her grandchildren, Erena Antonakis Borriello (Jarad Borriello), Jennie Antonakis Dean (Joel Dean), Alex Gentile and Bennette Gentile; her great grandchildren, Giovanna, Sofia, Andoni and Raphael; and her children-in-law, Anthony Antonakis and Michelle Gentile.