Joseph Leon Gionet's Obituary
Joseph Leon Gionet, age 85, of Howey-in-the-Hills, FL passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2011. He was born March 23, 1926 in Shirley, Massachusetts to Lucien and Cecille Gionet. Joe retired to Howey-in-the-Hills in 1986 after a successful 30 year career with Florida Gas/Enron Corporation as an Electrical Engineer. Joe was a terrific neighbor and friend to many in his community. He was a man of many talents, but his true passion was model ship making and he became a master at it. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Diana; all six of his children, Clifford, Brian, David, Marie, Anne and Allan; three of his remaining grandchildren, Jean-Luc, Alanna and Matthew. He was preceded in death by two grandsons, Jason and David, Jr. Joe has lived a full and joyful life and will be missed greatly by all who love and care for him.A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, April 29, 2011 at 9:00AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 6803 Old Hwy. 441 S., Mt. Dora, FL 32757. Joe’s final resting place will be at the Taylor Memorial Cemetery, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 2245 Lane Park Rd., Tavares, FL 32778. Arrangements were entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444.
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