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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Giovanni "John" Chemello
Giovanni "John"
Chemello
December 16, 1932 – August 15, 2024
Giovanni "John" Chemello's Obituary
Giovanni (John) Chemello, 91, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side. Giovanni was born on December 16, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, to Innocente and Agnese (Castellani) Chemello.
On July 1, 1956, he married Armida Benitez at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Their marriage of 68 years was filled with love and wonderful memories.
Giovanni proudly served our country in the United States Coast Guard for 26 years, retiring as an Aviation Service Master Chief Petty Officer. His service took him to Florida, Puerto Rico, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Arlington, Virginia, Naples, Italy, Traverse City, Michigan, New York City, and Corpus Christi, Texas. Upon retiring, he chose to settle in Traverse City to be close to his family in Detroit.
After his military service, Giovanni attended Northwestern Michigan College, where he earned an associate degree in Auto Technology. He found joy in family gatherings, listening to music, attending concerts and sporting events, watching movies, and working on old cars.
Giovanni is survived by his beloved wife Armida of Traverse City; his sons Steven (Karen) Chemello and Michael Chemello; his grandchildren, Jonathan Chemello of San Antonio, Texas, and Joseph and Nicholas Chemello of Traverse City, Michigan; and his sister Norma Facca, as well as nieces and nephews.
Giovanni will be remembered for his dedicated service to our country, and as a wonderful, devoted husband and father who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Tobin Fraser and the staff of Hospice of Michigan for their love and kindness to John.
A Catholic Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. and the service at 11 a.m. Please share your cherished memories of John with his family at www.Reynolds-Jonkhoff.com .
John's final resting place will be at the Memorial Gardens at a later date.
On July 1, 1956, he married Armida Benitez at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Their marriage of 68 years was filled with love and wonderful memories.
Giovanni proudly served our country in the United States Coast Guard for 26 years, retiring as an Aviation Service Master Chief Petty Officer. His service took him to Florida, Puerto Rico, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Arlington, Virginia, Naples, Italy, Traverse City, Michigan, New York City, and Corpus Christi, Texas. Upon retiring, he chose to settle in Traverse City to be close to his family in Detroit.
After his military service, Giovanni attended Northwestern Michigan College, where he earned an associate degree in Auto Technology. He found joy in family gatherings, listening to music, attending concerts and sporting events, watching movies, and working on old cars.
Giovanni is survived by his beloved wife Armida of Traverse City; his sons Steven (Karen) Chemello and Michael Chemello; his grandchildren, Jonathan Chemello of San Antonio, Texas, and Joseph and Nicholas Chemello of Traverse City, Michigan; and his sister Norma Facca, as well as nieces and nephews.
Giovanni will be remembered for his dedicated service to our country, and as a wonderful, devoted husband and father who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Tobin Fraser and the staff of Hospice of Michigan for their love and kindness to John.
A Catholic Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. and the service at 11 a.m. Please share your cherished memories of John with his family at www.Reynolds-Jonkhoff.com .
John's final resting place will be at the Memorial Gardens at a later date.
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