Birth date: Feb 5, 1936 Death date: Jul 20, 2023
GIOVINCO, Julio, 87, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023, at the St. Joseph Hospital North. He was born in Tampa, FL as the son of Giulietta Leto and Joseph Giovinco and lived here all his life. He was a proud graduate of the Read Obituary
God Bless Julio. I just learned of his passing, and I don’t know how that happened. We served Optimist International together for many years, and shared many laughs, tears and good times together. My belated condolences and prayers to Julio, and Lucy and Michael. Noel Faddis
Julio and I also had great memories. He would call me from time to time and let me know what was going on in West Tampa. We got together a few times on his trips to St. Louis to meet with The Optimist Club. On one of these trips, Julio, Sue and Mary Ann and I went to one of St. Louis’ Italian Restaurants and then to our house for a real nice visit. Julio also worked with an uncle and a cousin of mine. Yes, I will truly miss his calls.
Ferdie
Julio and I also had great memories. He would call me from time to time and let me know what was going on in West Tampa. We got together a few times on his trips to St. Louis to meet with The Optimist Club. On one of these trips, Julio, Sue and Mary Ann and I went to one of St. Louis’ Italian Restaurants and then to our house for a real nice visit. Julio also worked with an uncle and a cousin of mine. Yes, I will truly miss his calls.
Ferdie
Few people in this world touched and genuinely cared for as many people as Julio. A true legend. God rest his soul.
We love Julio Giovinco and we miss him already. What a good man our community has lost. He was a proud Jefferson High Dragon and very deserving of being enshrined into the Jefferson Hall of Fame. He was a loyal and giving friend of West Tampa Little League and looked forward to being on the field on Opening Day with his beloved wife Sue. He was an amazing historian, full of knowledge and memories of West Tampa and willing to share all of it with his countless friends. Julio, we miss seeing you on Saturday mornings for cafe con leche at the various West Tampa coffee shops, your laugh and your smile will remain in our memories always. Knowing that you are now reunited with your wife Sue is making our broken hearts smile again. We pray that you forever rest in peace and we extend our deepest condolences to Lucy and Michael and the entire Giovinco family. May God bless Julio Giovinco.
Sincerely,
Samantha & Brian McGimsey
West Tampa, Florida.
Yvette Riddle lit a candle in memory of Julio Giovinco
My deepest condolences to the family. I have many fond memories of Julio as our Junior Bowling coach and friend. He wanted all of us to succeed not only in bowling but in life. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family during this time of loss. May God bless the family with peace, courage, strength, and comfort during this most difficult time. Those of us that worked with him on the JHS Alumni Board, will always have memories of his hard work and dedication. Thank you for sharing him with us, for so many years.
We are so sorry for your loss! Sorry we cannot attend in person, but please be aware that our hearts are sadden with this news and are with you in spirit! We have lost a friendship of over 40 years that will never be replaced! Teddy and Suzanne Gordon. Louisville. Ky.
Rest in peace Julio. You were an inspiration to me as an Optimist and I considered you my Optimist Dad. One of my favorite memories was visiting you pre COVID and bringing you pastries from Alessi’s. You touched a lot of lives and all were better for it. Thanks for being you.
