Another Genetti cousin has passed on this month. John “Jack” Genetti was just shy of his 100th birthday!
Jack was the grandson of one of the original Genetti brothers who settled in Illinois. A second generation American, Jack was the son of John Baptiste Genetti (1890-1972) and Julia Freida Rolando (1900-1996). He was the grandson of Vigilio Genetti (1852-1932) and Domenica Maria Dolzadelli (1852-1907). Jack’s grandparents made their home in Collinsville, Illinois where many descendants from the Illinois Genetti branch still live today.
Jack had a long, interesting life and his obituary reflects his many interests and charitable endeavors. Our family genealogists will also miss Jack as he provided us on several occasions with valuable historical information about our ancestry. I am sure he will be greatly missed by his large extended family. We send our heartfelt sympathies to Jack’s sisters and many descendants.
You can read Jack’s obituary here: https://genettifamily.com/john-jack-genetti/
The Genetti Family Genealogy Project 
I had the pleasure of knowing this special man. Believe it or not we had the same Grandfather. It’s a long story but an interesting one. A Genetti story of which there are many. RIP Jack.
Yes, I know the history of Vigilio’s line. You do have a very interesting family story! I’m sorry for the loss of your cousin, Tom.
Thank you-My sisters and I enjoy your blog so much. Long live the Genetti name.
Thank you for including my dads passing and his obituary. He was always proud of being a Genetti and his ancestry. He enjoyed discovering history about the family, and I’m glad he passed on that information to us all. He will be greatly missed.
You’re welcome Joan. If you would like to add a personal note or photograph to Jack’s tribute page, just let me know and I am happy to make the update. My sympathies to your family.