John Giannetti

John Giannetti, 78, of Londonderry died May 2, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on Dec. 17, 1935 in Natick, Mass., a son of the late John and Vincenza (Zappitelli) Giannetti.

He was a resident of Londonderry since 1969, formerly living in New York City, NY.

He was a U.S. Army veteran.

He was a graduate of Harvard University and Harvard Law School, and had been employed in investment banking in New York City and in Boston, Mass.

During several illnesses, he remained resilient and continued his sense of humor.

He is survived by his wife, Marjorie (Small) Giannetti of Londonderry; two sons, John Giannetti of Seattle, Wash., and Brian Giannetti and his wife, Vanessa, of Lexington, Mass.; one daughter, Andrea Williams and her husband, Kevin, of Los Angeles, Calif.; three grandchildren, Isabella Mae Williams, Nathaniel John Giannetti, and Matteo Tropeano Giannetti; one brother, Dr. Louis Giannetti of Cleveland, Ohio; and one sister, Theresa D’Errico of Wrentham, Mass. He was predeceased by his brother Michael Giannetti.

A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 8, at 10 a.m. in St. Jude Parish, 435 Mammoth Road, Londonderry. The burial will follow in Pillsbury Cemetery, Londonderry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Amedysis Hospice, 1E Commons Drive, Unit 33, Londonderry, NH 03053. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry is assisting the family with arrangements. To send a condolence or for more information, visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.