Stephen Wayne Giovannoni, 73, of Valley Springs, California passed away on January 17, 2023 after being hospitalized for a couple of weeks. Stephen was born on August 6, 1949 in Stockton, California. After Stephen graduated from Amos Alonzo Stagg High School in 1968, he enlisted and served in the United States Air Force. After being Honorably discharged as a Master Sergeant from the Air Force, he enlisted in the Air Force Reserves and started working for the United States Post Office which he retired from in 2008 after 30 years. He has a combined 40 years of service to his Federal Government. He graduated with an A.A. from Delta college.
In High School, Stephen met Deborah J. Giovannoni. They were married October 25, 1969. They have been married for 53 years. Stephen and Deborah went on to have 3 children, Eileen Randolph, Stephen Giovannoni Jr. and Elizabeth Smith. He was also Father in-law to Garrette Randolph, Nikki Giovannoni, Joe Smith. He also was a grandfather to his grandchildren that he absolutely adored Jamie Smith, Tyler Smith, Calista Randolph and Garrette Randolph Jr.
Throughout his life he had many hobbies and interests such as golfing, bowling, fishing and hunting. He also loved his favorite football team the 49ers. Stephen followed every game they ever played.
Most of all he loved his family. Spending time with them.
Stephen was born and raised in Stockton, California but has lived a few other places as well such as Alaska and the Central Coast of California( Arroyo Grande, Ca) he moved to Valley Springs, Ca and has lived here that last 5 years until his death.
Stephen is survived by his wife, Deborah Giovannoni, his children Eileen Randolph(Garrette Randolph), Stephen Giovannoni(Nikki Giovannoni), Elizabeth Smith(Joe Smith. His grandchildren Jamie Smith, Tyler Smith, Calista Randolph and Garrette Randolph Jr. He is also survived by his brother in-law Charles Lehmann and his wife Denise Lehmann and their children. He is also survived by his brother in-law Jim Hoffman and his children. Stephen is also survived by many friends throughout his life.
May Stephen rest in peace and his legacy live on through his children and grandchildren.
SERVICES:
Services will be held at Cherokee Memorial in Lodi, Ca on January 30, 2023 at 1:00.
Stephen was an eye, bone, and tissue donor In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Donor Network West https://www.classy.org/give/325401/#!/donation/checkout