Joseph "Drew" Andrew Magnani II

Joseph Andrew Magnani, II of St. Petersburg, Florida died May 4th, 2024, at the age of 24 years old. Drew was a native of St. Petersburg, FL, born November 6th, 1999. He graduated from Northeast High School venturing on to work in the restoration industry eventually developing his own handyman and landscaping business.

He is survived by his beautiful daughter, Violet Ann Magnani, 4 years old.

Father, Joseph A Magnani and fiancé, Julia A Smith 

Mother, Nadine Dannenmiller.

Brother Cameron Magnani; Stepbrother Josiah “Jobe” Smith; Stepsisters Lauren Dannenmiller and Olivia Alagood; Paternal grandparents Joseph and Linda Magnani; Maternal grandparents David and Linda St. Amant; Uncle Kelly Coyle; Aunts Kym Coyle with fiancé Jesse Battle, Antoinette Magnani and Nicole St. Amant; Cousins Keaton and Kensington Coyle, Alyssa Battle, Fernando, De’Jon and Ka’Nia Cofield all of St. Petersburg, Florida.

He is preceded in death by his Stepfather Richard Dannenmiller of St. Petersburg, Florida.

Drew loved to spend time with his daughter, family and friends.  He loved to make people laugh and usually had something funny to say.  He had an extremely kind soul with a gentle heart and was lovingly referred to by his mother as her, “gentle giant.”  He loved home cooked meals never refusing an invitation for dinner.  He had an infectious laugh coupled with the most beautiful smile and was known to play pranks on all of us.  He was a tremendously loving and wonderful father to Violet.  She would become mesmerized by him not taking her eyes off him.  They shared a love superheroes and cartoons.  We are so grateful that he blessed us with Violet and through her, his spirit will live forever. 

Services for Drew took place on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024, at Anderson McQueen Funeral Home, 2201 Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33704. There was a Gathering of Family and Friends from 4-4:30 pm. A Celebration of Drew's Life officiated by Monsignor Gibbons was at 4:30p.m. and followed by a reception until 6:30p.m.

In lieu of flowers, an Educational Fund has been established for Violet Magnani at TD Bank. If you wish to donate, please visit a TD Bank with a check and the bank will inform how to write the check.