John David Giorgini, 81, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Wednesday morning, September 27, 2017 at The Village of Laurel Run. Born April 15, 1936 in Ridley Park, PA, he was a son of the late Frank and Mary Racine Giorgini. Mr. Giorgini attended Media High School in Media, PA.
He married Gertrude E. Platt of Moylan Rose Valley, PA on November 12, 1955. In time they were parents of eight children, six girls and two boys. He lived in the Chester, PA area prior to moving to Chambersburg. He retired in 2001 from Ingersol Rand where he had been employed as a supervisor.
He is survived by eight children, Liz Martin and husband John of Chambersburg, Marie Bowers and husband Brian of Chambersburg, Susan Palmer and husband Gregg of Lancaster, PA, Mary Jo Heckman and husband Chuck of Harrisonburg, VA, Rosemarie Thompson and husband Dale of Chambersburg, Joan Heinbaugh of Hampden, ME, John Giorgini and wife Barbra of Chambersburg, Will Giorgini and wife Kristine Nelson of Vashon Island, WA; fourteen grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He is survived by one brother James Giorgini and wife Peggy of Baer, DE, and sister-in-law Dottie Giorgini of Aston, PA. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Gertrude Giorgini, granddaughter Katie Jo Beck, and brother Frank Giorgini.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Fr. Luis R. Rodriguez, V.F. at 10:00 AM Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Corpus Christi Church, 320 Philadelphia Ave, Chambersburg, PA. Interment will follow at Corpus Christi Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter, 5051 Letterkenny Road West, or to Heartland Hospice, 417 Phoenix Drive, #A, both in Chambersburg, PA 17201.