1921
Ernest
2011
Ernest Giancola
June 14, 1921 — March 25, 2011
Ernest "Babe" Giancola | Visit Guest Book
GIANCOLA, ERNEST "BABE," 90, of Louisville, passed away Friday, March 25, 2011.
He was a well known artist who retired from The Courier-Journal in 1986. He was also an accomplished professional musician, having performed for over 70 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II who served in Europe and was in the Third Army Band. He was also a lifetime member of the Louisville chapter of the American Federation of Musicians and a Kentucky Colonel. He was Catholic.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Frances Giancola.
He is survived by his children, Jerry E. Giancola, Claudette Smith (Mike), Vincent Giancola (Tammy) Anthony Giancola (Yvonne), Diane Giancola and Victor Giancola (Vanessa); eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
His service will be noon Tuesday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway, with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens, West. Visitation will Sunday from 3-8 p.m. and Monday from 1-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hosparus of Louisville.
GIANCOLA, ERNEST "BABE," 90, of Louisville, passed away Friday, March 25, 2011.
He was a well known artist who retired from The Courier-Journal in 1986. He was also an accomplished professional musician, having performed for over 70 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II who served in Europe and was in the Third Army Band. He was also a lifetime member of the Louisville chapter of the American Federation of Musicians and a Kentucky Colonel. He was Catholic.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Frances Giancola.
He is survived by his children, Jerry E. Giancola, Claudette Smith (Mike), Vincent Giancola (Tammy) Anthony Giancola (Yvonne), Diane Giancola and Victor Giancola (Vanessa); eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
His service will be noon Tuesday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway, with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens, West. Visitation will Sunday from 3-8 p.m. and Monday from 1-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hosparus of Louisville.
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