Leo Giannino

Leo J. Giannino, 85, of Rotonda West, FL and Newport, RI died Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at home with his loving family at his side. He was born on February 17, 1926 in Worcester, MA to Augustus and Christina (Maddalena) Giannino. Mr. Giannino was the owner of Anderson Chrysler-Plymouth in Attleboro, MA for 38 years prior to selling the dealership and retiring in May 2007. He was a member of the Rotonda Golf & Country Club and the Rotonda Elks Club. Leo spent his summers boating and fishing for striped bass in Narranganset Bay and his winters golfing in Rotonda West. Survivors include his wife of 33 years: Margaret (Peg) (nee Walsh) of Rotonda West, FL; two daughters: Cheryl (James) McGrath of Scituate, MA. Cindy (Mark) Landanno of Winchendon, MA; two brothers: Andrew Giannino of N. Attleboro, MA., Alfred Giannino of Worcester, MA; one uncle Alfred Maddalena of S. Yarmouth, MA; one aunt: Ann Goddard of Worcester, MA; two grand daughters: Elizabeth McGrath and Katherine Landanno and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 2, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Englewood Community Funeral Home with Private Crematory, 3070 S. McCall Road. An additional Memorial Service will be held by the family in New England at a later date. The family requests contributions be made in Leo's memory to Tidewell Hospice, Inc. 5955 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34238 or the PKD Foundation 8330 Ward Pkwy. Suite 510 Kansas City, MO 64114 or to a charity of your choice.