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John D. Giovanoni

November 30, 1944 — April 10, 2022

John D. Giovanoni, 77, Martinsville, passed away after a brief illness April 10, 2022. John was born November 30, 1944, in Bedford, to the late George J. and Mary Elizabeth (Dusard) Giovanoni. He married Connie (Perry) Giovanoni on February 8, 1986, and she survives.

He attended St. Vincent de Paul School in Bedford, graduated from Bedford High School, and earned a degree in Literature and Spanish from Indiana University. John had a successful career in insurance, working for Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Affiliated Life Insurance Agency, before becoming an independent agent. Following retirement, John embraced his true passion of being an artist. He enjoyed painting oils and using pastels to create beautiful portraits, religious art, and more recently animals. A devout Catholic, John was an active member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, where he enjoyed singing and was often the cantor at Mass. He was also an avid IU basketball fan.

John’s dedication to his faith set a beautiful example for his family. He was a true patriarch, loving husband, proud father, and grandfather. John’s memory will be forever cherished by his loving family and many friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Rebecca Giovanoni.

Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Connie; children, Regina Shepard, Angela (Mark) Land, Johnny (Laura) Giovanoni, and Laura (Matthew) Kohut; grandchildren, Natasha, Erikka, Alyssa, Mariah, Anthony, Olivia, Avery, Leah, Reece, Vincent, Gianna, Wesley, Xavier, and Ezekiel; great grandchild, Luca.

John’s Life Celebration® Visitation will be Monday, April 18, 2022, 4 to 7 p.m., at the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Additional visitation will be Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., in St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1200 N. Indiana Street, Mooresville. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m., at Miller Cemetery, Shelbyville. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas More Catholic Church or Masses are preferred. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.

***High Street is CLOSED due to a major road improvement project. Please access the funeral home from Indiana Street or South Street by using the alleys that are adjacent to the funeral home. Large directional signs are in place to direct you to the funeral home parking lot. Thank you for your patience.***

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Monday, April 18, 2022

4:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

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