Gail Giannantonio, 65, received her angel wings on July 14, 2020 after a month-long battle with COVID-19. Born on Staten Island, NY on October 25, 1954. Gail is survived by siblings: Debra (Tim), Bob (Lisa) and Greg (DeeDee). She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lucille and brother, JJ. She leaves son Joseph, daughter-in-law Katyna, her two precious grandchildren: Giana and Mason, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Family moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1968 where she attended Camelback High School and Scottsdale Community College.
Gail was a 38-year veteran of the postal service receiving numerous awards and recognitions.
If you ever joined her on her annual pilgrimage to the holy lands of Disneyland and Knotts Berry at Halloween, what unforgettable memories.
After a victorious win with her 2-year fight against breast cancer, she lost a 4-week battle with COVID-19 in the ICU while on a ventilator. She was the most cautious combating this foul disease…she was fanatical about spraying and wiping and was making masks, handing them out to people who did not have one.
Gail had the biggest and warmest heart you would ever want to see, with hugs that made the boo-boo go away. Don’t cross her, though, the wrath of Gail would come down upon you and beat you like a “Pinata”.
Family has requested, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Breast Cancer Society.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 24, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon p.m. with a Funeral Service at 12 Noon at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The service will be live streamed starting at Noon at https://www.facebook.com/WhitneyMurphyFH/live/
Condolences and Hugs from Home may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
Kristin Walker
My heart has been so heavy with the passing of my sweet and funny friend, Gail. We were book club buddies. My prayers continue for you all during this time and moving forward.
Whitney & Murphy
May you Rest In Peace my dear friend! Heaven needs a wonderful angel like you. God took you to early and my heart aches. I will miss our conversations during all these years , especially when you were so happy that I was 20 days older than you! Now you are in heaven I will always love and remember you! Say hello to all our love ones for me. God bless you and we will meet again in heaven.
Robert Devincenzi
Karen Campasano
I am so sorry to hear about Gail’s passing.
She was always so helpful and a great resource to us here in Tucson.
She will be missed.
Karen Campasano
Stori and Blaine Ruhter
Our love and prayers go out to the whole family. We are so sorry for this great loss … she was such a fighter through it all. Gail has always been warm, kind and funny anytime I have seen here. May she rest in forever peace.