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Giovannina A. Cantini

  • March 24, 1914 - November 4, 2009
  • Weirton, West Virginia
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“Dear Roselyn, Jackie and I were very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. We are saddened by the fact that we were out of town and could not...Read More » ”
1 of 10 | Posted by: Jim Brandolino - Weirton, WV

“Dear Roselyn, We are so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was so precious. You were a wonderful daughter. Our blessings are with you. Judy, Missy &...Read More » ”
2 of 10 | Posted by: Judith Bartley - WV

“I'm So Sorry for the loss of your mom. I know how worried you've been. I'm sorry I didn't read the paper in time to make it to the visitation. You...Read More » ”
3 of 10 | Posted by: Sharon Stevens - Weirton, WV

“Dear Roselyn, We were so sorry to hear of you Mom's passing......It's very hard losing your parents, I hope your good memories will comfort you...Read More » ”
4 of 10 | Posted by: Mike and Janice Petrovich - WV

“Roselyn, I am terribly sorry for your loss. Your mother was one of a kind. She knew how to put a smile on my face even on the worst days. She was...Read More » ”
5 of 10 | Posted by: Tara Wise - mingo junction, OH

“Dear Roselyn, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mom was loved by so many. We connected with her right off when we first met. She was so...Read More » ”
6 of 10 | Posted by: Patty DiAntonio - Pickerington, OH

“Dear Cantini Family: We wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy and prayerful support on the loss of Jennie. My sister Yvonne, always talked of her...Read More » ”
7 of 10 | Posted by: Stanley Tuchalski & Rafael Familia - FL

“Roselyn. You have my deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mom.Although I retired from Krogers there are still customers that I think about and...Read More » ”
8 of 10 | Posted by: Linda Aceto - Steubenville,

“Roselyn: My deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother. She was a beautiful loving person. Sorry that I cannot pay my respects in person. ...Read More » ”
9 of 10 | Posted by: Patricia Jersey - Stroudsburg, PA

“So, so sorry for your loss, Roselyn. It is an end of an era! As a child, I remember your Mom's delicious cooking whenever we would visit. Our...Read More » ”
10 of 10 | Posted by: Lisa and Jim Seguin - Pittsburgh, PA


Giovannina A. (Jennie) Cantini, 95, of Weirton, WV died, Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at the Weirton Geriatric Center. She was born on March 24, 1914, in Foggia, Italy, a daughter of the late Nick and Assunta Barbara Pavia. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Emaretto A. Cantini, brother Ralph Pavia and sister Constantina Sestito. A homemaker, Mrs. Cantini was a member of the Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, the Christian Mothers, and the Legion of Mary. She is survived by her daughter Roselyn Cantini of Weirton, WV; brother James Sestito of Clearwater, FL; sisters Christine Lamantia of Toronto, OH and Martha Parsons of Calcutta, OH and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 2 to 6PM Friday at the Greco- Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Funeral Liturgy with mass will be celebrated 10AM Saturday at the Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Weirton. Reverend Father Dean Borgmeyer will preside. Interment will follow in the Saint Paul Cemetery, Weirton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Weirton, or the Valley Hospice. Jennie's daughter would like to thank Lou Serra and his wonderful loving and caring staff at the Weirton Geriatric Center for all of the care and love provided to Jennie.