JAMES DON ‘DONNIE’ GIOVANELLI – Obituary
James Don “Donnie” Giovanelli, 76, of Franklin Twp, passed away on Saturday morning July 9, 2022 in the Cooper Hospital U.M.C., Camden, NJ after a brief illness. Donnie was born & raised in Vineland and has resided in Franklin Twp for the past 34 yrs. He was the son of the late Alfred & Versie Ann Giovanelli. Before retiring in 2014, Donnie was employed as a Cutting Supervisor with Wilmad Glass Co., Buena, NJ. He was a longtime volunteer firefighter and is currently a member of the Malaga Vol Fire Co. Sta 43-4 where he served as President & Safety Officer. He had previously served with Forest Grove Vol Fire Co. Sta 43-5 where he was a Past Asst Chief. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Don enjoyed fishing, camping and his 1932 Antique Ford Car. He is survived by his wife of 54 yrs; Sherrile (Sauders), Daughter & son in-law; Leslie Heydolph & husband Shaun, Son’s; Christopher & daughter in-law Dawn Giovanelli & Jamie Giovanelli, 5 grandchildren; C.J., Celeste, Hannah, Gary & Shaun 3 great grandchildren; Elizabeth, Genevieve & Trentyn, Brother: Garlin Giovanelli & Wanda Hall, Nephew; Frank Giovanelli. Relatives & friends will be received on Friday July 15th from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at the Pancoast Funeral Home, 676 S. Main Road, Vineland, NJ where his funeral service will be conducted at 11 AM . Burial will follow in the Gloucester County Veterans Cemetery, Williamstown, NJ. To e-mail condolences & or tributes, please visit www.pancoastfuneralhome.com