GIOVANNITTI VINCENT G., Sr. Age 78, of Monroeville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 26, 2017. He was the son of the late Louis M. and Alma (Provini) Giovannitti. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 50 years, Melva (Radakovich) Giovannitti; loving son, Vincent Giovannitti (Kristy); and loving Papa of Rocco and Nina; brother of the late Rosalba Hradesky (surviving husband, Daniel); special uncle and great-uncle to his many nieces and nephews; brother-in-law of Mitch Radakovich, Mary Ann Davis (Bo) and the late Joseph Radakovich. Vince graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, and he owned and operated Penn Super Pharmacy in Monroeville, where he was a Pharmacist for 38 years. He was an avid trap shooter and was a member of the Pitcairn-Monroeville Sportsmen's Club. Vince was a lifetime member of the Train Collector Association since 1968. He co-authored two volumes of Lionel Trains Standard of the World, and enjoyed collecting trains and attending train shows. He enjoyed his 1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible, and loved the times he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be loved and missed by all who knew him. Friends will be received Wednesday from 1-8 p.m. at the GENE H. CORL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike (412-372-2100), and where a Blessing Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2017. Entombment following in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Vincent Giovannitti's name to the National Kidney Foundation, 2403 Sidney Street, #230, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, or the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation (for pediatric cancer), One Children's Hospital Drive, Central Plant, Floor 3, 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15225 or www.givetochildrens.org. For more information, please visit www.corlfuneralchapel.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb