Alfred F. Giannelli age 85 of Canton passed away November 18th at the Norwood Hospital. Born and raised in Boston, he attended Boston Public Schools. After graduating from High School Alfred enlisted in US Airforce where served in the Korean Conflict as an Aircraft Mechanic. After his honorable discharge from the Airforce, he attended East Coast Aero Tech to further his career in Aviation Technology. Alfred worked for Helio Aircraft at the old Canton Airport and Eastern Airlines in Boston retiring 1988. After retirement Alfred worked part-time for Lab Corp in Stoughton and Quest Diagnostics in Westwood. He married his wife, Sylvia in 1958, they moved to Canton in 1963 where they raised their six children. To support his large family Alfred always worked more than one job. Al was a member of the American Legion Post #24 and the Sons of Italy. Husband of the late Sylvia A. (Forrest). Father of Gianna Carrabino of Burlington, John and his wife Milene of Canton, Raymond of Canton, Debbie DiCicco of Raynham, Gary of Hyde Park and Sabrina Giannelli and her longtime companion Steven Limongiello of NC. Brother of late Gerald and Joseph Giannelli. Also survived by his girlfriend Diane Ledger of Canton, 17 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A private funeral service and burial was held. Donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
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