Silvio Antonelli

John (Jack) Antonelli died suddenly on Christmas Day after a brief illness. He was the son of Silvio H. and Domenica L. (Giacabetti) Antonelli of Philadelphia, both deceased. Born in Philadelphia, he moved to Greeneville, Tennessee in 2016. He is survived by his beloved wife of 16 years, Arleen D. (Skibinski), brother Raymond Antonelli, sisters Rosemarie DeRosa and Carol Antonelli, sisters-in-law Lee Antonelli and Arlene Antonelli, nieces Angela (and Bruce) Leuzinger, Linda ( and Cory) Nolan, Christine Antonelli, Jolina (and Chris) Autry and Alanna (and Gian) Toro and 4 great-nieces and 4 great-nephews. He was Godfather to Jolina Guardino Autry and Linda Antonelli Nolan. He was brother to Joseph Antonelli, deceased.

Through the years, he did extensive traveling to Europe, Hawaii, Canada, Bermuda and U.S. cities. He also enjoyed cruising and visiting the Caribbean Islands.

He was a member of Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church and an active subscriber to Eternal Word Television Network. He was blessed with a happy disposition and a great sense of humor. He loved old movies. He was an avid animal lover and loved watching and rooting for his favorite football team, The Philadelphia Eagles.

He had a real love of music and played piano, guitar and harmonica. He had a smile that could make you smile anytime and he loved making new friends.

Funeral services are pending but will be held in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Greeneville, Tennessee at a later date.

Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kiserrosehillfuneralhome.com.

Kiser Rose Hill Funeral Home

125 Idletime Drive, Greeneville, TN, 37743

423-636-8007