In Memory of
James L. Giorgi
July 9, 1925
- April 4, 2022
Obituary
James Louis Giorgi
of the Bronx, NY, a loving husband, father, grandfather,
and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on
Monday, April 4, 2022 at 96 years of age.
James was born in New York City on July 9, 1925 to
Agostino Giorgi and Theresa DiMarsico. On February 9,
1952, he was joined in matrimony with Lucia Frances
DeGregorio, a marriage that endured for 68 years until
her passing, raising four children: James, who
predeceased him, Diane, Michael, and Andrea.
He was raised in East Harlem and much of his young life
was shaped at the Union Settlement, where he
participated in their many enrichment programs, the
highlight being their summer camp program, both as a
camper and later on as a camp counselor.
James
served in the United States Navy during World War II,
achieving the rank of Aviation Ordnance Man, Second
Class. He went on to a successful 37-year career at the
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, starting as a
police officer and rising to the rank of Lieutenant.
Upon receiving his Masters Degree in Public
Administration from Baruch College in New York City, he
transitioned to management in the Tunnels and Bridges
Department. He worked at a number of facilities,
ultimately becoming the Assistant Manager at the George
Washington Bridge.
He spent a rich and fulfilling retirement enjoying
travelling, gardening, writing tales of his life
experiences, and spending time with his family. He took
an interest in current events and was an avid history
buff.
A devoted father to his children Diane Giorgi, MD,
Michael Giorgi, MS Ed, and Andrea Giorgi Bocker, PE, and
her husband AnthonyBocker, MChE and the late James
Giorgi and his surviving spouse, Sveta Rozhkova. A
loving grandfather of Rosalyn Bocker Parks, PhD and her
husband Ronald Parks, PA-C, Emily Bocker and her husband
Thomas Pollio, Luciana Giorgi, MHA and her partner,
Taylor Bowne, Camille Bocker, NP and her partner Derek
Guynn, RN as well as the lights of his life, his
great-granddaughters Georgiana and Theodora Parks.
Dear brother of Jean Papale and brother-in-law of the
late Frank Papale, brother of the late August Giorgi and
brother-in-law of his late wife Jean, brother-in-law of
the late Joseph DeGregorio and his surviving wife,
Marie. Devoted uncle to his nieces and nephews.
Funeral Liturgy from St. Joseph's R.C. Church in Lodi on
Saturday, April 9th at 10 AM. Entombment following at
Madonna Mausoleum, Fort Lee. Visitation Saturday from
8:30-9:30 AM at Costa Memorial Home Boulevard and
Central Ave. Hasbrouck Heights.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to:
Union Settlement
Attn: Development
237 East 104th Street
New York, NY 10029
If you prefer, you can contribute at the Union
Settlement website:
unionsettlement.org
Costa Memorial Home
