Giovanni "Gianni" Filippone
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Giovanni "Gianni" Filippone

  • November 6, 1932 - July 19, 2012
  • Kent, Ohio
  • Hospice Care Center
    3358 Ridgewood Drive
    Akron, OH 44333
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“Our thoughts are with you all, When we left Bissler's yesterday we just wanted to go back in time to Ristorante and see Gianni and all of you ”
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“Sabina n Bill n Fam Sorry to hear of your loss, but keep the memories close as your reminder. Bless you all ”
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“Sabrina, Bill, Derek, and Gabri - Our hearts break for your loss. May you feel the touch of God's hands supporting you, and may warm, loving memories...Read More » ”
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“So Sorry for your Loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
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The first Christmas with Dad after so long “I have many memories away though, you have been my example, my dad is the sweet adored you forever even if the huge void will remain forever and also...Read More » ”
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I ease into our grandfather after 18 years that we had not seen “I chose this picture because I liked it so with his grandfather and then at some point saying 'we must go out under his grandfather dressed, and he...Read More » ”
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Giovanni "Gianni" Filippone, 79, of Kent, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Hospice Care Center in Fairlawn.

He was born November 6, 1932 in Bovalino Marina, Italy to Vincenzo and Rosa (Zurzolo) Filippone.

In the early years of his life in Italy, Gianni was an electro-mechanic shop owner and restaurant owner. He came to the United States in 1978 and lived in Philadelphia, until he accepted a job at Wason Crane Company in Streetsboro and moved to Kent. When Wason closed, he returned to his life-long love of cooking. He worked at Silvestro's Ristorante on Mayfield Rd., Hudson Country Club, Reggie's Spaghetti House in Aurora and F.L. Barnetts in Twin Lakes. In 1987, he bought a little business in Brimfield and built it into Ristorante di Gianni. The restaurant was his love, as were his loyal customers. Ristorante di Gianni operated for 19 years, before he retired in 2007.

He is survived by his wife, Judy (Hewett) Filippone, whom he married on March 2, 1984; five daughters, Rosy (Michele Haimanot) Filippone of Cairo Montenotte, Italy, Chris (Carlo) Filippone Limone of Genova, Italy, Sabrina (Bill Switaj) Filippone-Switaj of Kent, Daniela (Charles) Simms of Stow, Anna Paola (Jeffrey Yappel) Filippone of Oakton, VA; twelve grandchildren; three great grandchildren; loving mother of his children, Maria Teresa Martelli Filippone; brothers, Tommaso Filippone, Tony (Cristina) Filippone, Pino (Anna) Filippone, and Franco (Laura) Filippone: and sister, Teresa (Gianni Bessero) Filippone. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Benito Filippone and Tito Filippone.

Calling hours will be held 2-4 and 6-8 PM Monday, July 23rd at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home 628 West Main Street, Kent, where memorial services will be held Tuesday, July 24th at 11:00 AM, with Father Richard Pentello officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Drive, Akron, OH 44333.