Jean LaMacchia Gigantelli

Jean (LaMacchia) Gigantelli, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday peacefully at her home with her family by her side. Born and raised in Ogdensburg, NY, she was a graduate of St. Joseph’s School of Nursing. Jean was a gentle, caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She had a unique way of making people feel special. She was predeceased by her son, Thomas C. Gigantelli on March 31, 2012; and her sister, Joanne Piotrowski Berman.

Jean is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Thomas N. Gigantelli, MD; children, Mary Beth (Lou) Jablonski, Toni Ann (Tom) McDonald, Sue (TJ) Sheridan, Joseph Gigantelli (Laura Whaley), and John (Patti) Gigantelli; brother, Michael (JoMarie) Joly; beloved grandchildren, Jay, Meghan, Andrew, Kyra, Ryan, Justin, Becca, Peter, Courtney, Jamie, TJ, and Michael; great-grandchildren, Haleigh, Matthew, Makayla, Addison, Colin, Marley, Liam, and Avery.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Jean’s caregivers, Marsha, Patty, Jessica, Rachel, Becky, Michele, Tammy, Kelly, and Melissa.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Pompei/St. Peter Church, 301 Ash Street, Syracuse, NY 13208. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004 or Our Lady of Pompei/St. Peter Church.

FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME has arrangements.

Condolences may be offered at www.faroneandson.com.