John Francis Gionfriddo
January 7, 1928 ~ May 25, 2015
On May 25, 2015 of Vienna, Va., loving husband of the late Alice Gionfriddo; father of Joseph and Alan Gionfriddo; brother of Sebastian Gionfriddo of Washington, DC. He is also survived by his grandchildren, John, Andrew, Francis, Katherine, Anthony and Joseph. A native of Altoona, PA., immediately after graduating from high school, John served in the US Army and was sent to the Philippine Islands. He graduated from Penn State University and later from Georgetown Law School, working as a trial lawyer in Washington, DC and Virginia. He was Vienna, Virginia's town attorney for many years and a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
Friends may call at the Money & King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, Va on Sunday, May 31 from 3 to 5 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, June 1 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 8601 Wolftrap Road, Vienna, Va. John willbe interred in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date,
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Friends may call at the Money & King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, Va on Sunday, May 31 from 3 to 5 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, June 1 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 8601 Wolftrap Road, Vienna, Va. John willbe interred in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date,
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Rest in peace, John.
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of John. My father, Robert (Cutty) Coleburn and John were fellow lawyers, good friends and hunters. They were in the habit in later years of getting together once a week for lunch and I would join them when visiting my father. When it got so they both could no longer drive I would drive my father over to Vienna and pick-up John and we would all go to lunch together. I always enjoyed his company and could tell what a great relationship the two of them had for many years.
You will be missed John.God bless you.
I got to know Mr. Gionfriddo while coaching Joe and Alan at JMHS. He was always so supportive and even went out of his way to help me resolve a car accident years later.
Deepest sympathies to the entire Gionfriddo family.
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. He was a kind man who always stopped to talk when I saw him on the street. I will miss him. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
John was a credit to the legal profession and a role model to countless lawyers who entered the profession after him, myself included. Yet he never held himself above others and was as congenial, self-effacing and accessible as any established attorney I met when I began practice. He was also darn good company! Rest in peace, John. You will be missed.
I am so saddened to learn of the death of a mentor, friend, and fellow hunter. John Francis always gave of his time and support when it was needed. I value our times together dearly. His grace, honor, and dignity will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Gionfriddo family and their friends at this time of loss and grief.
I’m so sorry to hear of John’s passing.You kids are so fortunate to have had a dad such as he.No more gracious kind and friendly man have I ever been around.We all know how much he loved going up to Drummers Lodge and having a beer or two. The cabin meant so much to him. I know I spent some real quality time there with your dad.If at all possible,keep it in the family in honor of a man’s man,John.
Many good memories….Enjoying laughs after work on Thursdays with you and Carol,hot dogs at Costco, great Italian lunchs at Esposito, and visits to “the mountain”. Marci and I along with your many other friends will miss you greatly. Joe and Allan, you have been unusually blessed to have John as your dad! Our heartfelt condolances Phil and Marci Grant
We were so sorry to hear about John’s passing he was a wonderful man. He had a great sense of humor and Kevin appreciated the ponhas (not sure how to spell it) or scrapple as it is commonly known. You are now with Bob & Bootsie Curry, so let the party begin. God bless to your family, you will be missed.
I, as a the Town of Vienna Council Member and former Planning Commissioner, wish to express my sincere appreciation for John’s faithful service to the Town for 30 years. The family has my sincere sympathy.
Joe/Alan and families. I was so very sorry to hear about your Dad. I know he was a very special person to Todd. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dawn Perry and family
Family and friends, I know that this is a very difficult time. It’s never easy to lose someone you love but the Bible promises us at John 5:28,29 that you will see John again. Until then may your hearts be filled with the wonderful memories of joyful times spent together as you celebrate a life well lived. Please accept my condolences.
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of John. He grew up in Altoona PA with my dad, Joseph Furrer and they remained friends until his passing in 1993. What a special group of men they were.