John Gino Giovannoni

John Gino Giovannoni was called to heaven on January 3, 2019 at the age of 71. John is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years Judy Giovannoni, their children Gina and Ricky Giovannoni, daughter in-law Carmen Giovannoni and his grandchildren Marissa Giovannoni, Kyle Giovannoni and Rylan Giovannoni. He is preceded in death by his parents Gene and Eileen Giovannoni and his brother Eugene Giovannoni Jr. John was born February 6, 1947 in Stockton, California. He attended Stagg high school where he graduated in 1965. After the completion of high school John enlisted in the United State Air Force in 1966

and served until 1970. While enlisted in the Air Force John married the love of his life Judy Giovannoni in 1967. After the completion of his service in the US Air Force John began his career in the transportation

industry with the Western Pacific Railroad in 1970. This was a passion of John's and continued to work for the Western Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad's for the next 20 years until his department moved out of state. Being the family man that John was he made the choice to change careers in order to keep his family in Stockton, Ca. Over the next eighteen years John worked for Tuolumne County Sherriff's Department, C.H. Robison and Riss Intermodal. In 2008 John returned to his calling and went to work for the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE Train). For the next ten years John would continue to work for ACE and would finish his career July 31, 2018 retiring from Altamont Corridor Express.

John was a Little League and Babe Ruth Coach who enjoyed coaching and making a difference in the lives that he came into contact with. In his leadership roles John had a way of using his sense of humor to teach while still holding those accountable with the task at hand. This is one reason why John was so loved by those who knew him.

John was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren play their sports.

Family and Friends are invited to attend a viewing and Rosary on Thursday, January 10 at Deyoung Memorial Chapel 601 N. California St., Stockton, Ca. The Viewing will be from 2-6 pm and the Rosary will follow beginning at 6:00 pm. John's funeral service is scheduled for Friday, January 11 at 11:00 am at Deyoung Memorial Chapel. Following the funeral and burial services

the family invites you attend a reception at the Italian Athletic Club, 3541 Cherryland Ave. Stockton, Ca 95212.