Passed peacefully surrounded by family members. Survived by his wife, Joan (nee Niederberger, 6 children: Joseph Giandonato, Lorraine Spinogatti, Denise Paniconi, Carolyn Giandonato, Margarita Steinbach, Robert Giandonato and 8 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother, Frank Giandonato and sister, Rose Giandonato. He was the son of Giovani and Margherite Giandonato of 1832 S. 17th, Phila.