James J. Giammalvo, 89, of New Bedford died October 30, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health.
He was the husband of Alice G. (Muir) Giammalvo.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Salvatore J. and Luigia (Costa) Giammalvo, he lived in New Bedford all of his life summering in Mattapoisett.
Mr. Giammalvo was a communicant of Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After returning home from the service, he joined his father and brother Pete at Giammalvo's Market. Mr. Giammalvo continued to work and grow the store with his sons until his death.
His greatest joy was entertaining family and friends at his summer home in Mattapoisett.
Survivors include his wife; 4 sons, Richard Giammalvo and his wife Lynette of Hawaii, Paul Giammalvo and his wife Susan of Dartmouth, Dennis Giammalvo and his wife Shirley of New Bedford and David Giammalvo of Mattapoisett; 2 sisters, Rosaria "Sadie" Martin and Vita Carr, both of New Bedford; a daughter-in-law, Sandra Giammalvo of New Bedford; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was the father of the late James A. Giammalvo and the brother of the late Peter Giammalvo, Salvatore "Sam" Giammalvo, Joseph Giammalvo, Frank Giammalvo and Josephine Morra.
His Funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd at 8 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, followed by his Funeral Mass at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church at 9 AM. Burial with follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visiting hours Monday, November 2nd 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the James A. Giammalvo Scholarship Fund.