Born on April 20th 1934, Giovanni immigrated to America via Ellis Island from Orria, Italy with his brother Felice in December 1953. He married Antonietta Apolito on April 24, 1960 in Washington D.C. and was self-employed at Queenstown Barber shop for over 40 years. He had two children and made his home in Silver Spring, Maryland, then retired in Naples Florida in 2004.
Giovanni is survived by his wife, of 58 years, Antonietta, his son Giovanni Antonio, his daughter, Rosa Maria, his four grandchildren, Antonio, Gina Maria, Garrett and Sabrina, his brothers Felice and Michele and his sister Carmela.
Giovanni had a great joy for life and a profound love of spending time with family and friends. He will be fondly remembered as a loving husband and father, proud grandfather, an adored uncle and a devoted friend. He will be deeply missed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in honor of Giovanni Apolito to the family charities - Place of Hope in Haiti (placeofhopeinhaiti.org) and Wounded Veterans Relief Fund (wvrf.org).
A celebration of life service will be held 11:00 AM Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens 525 111th Avenue N, Naples, FL 34108.