Michele M. Giunta
May 5, 1954 ~ October 1, 2024
Born in:
Brooklyn, NY
Resided in:
Smithtown, NY
Michele Giunta, beloved wife to Joseph Giunta for 50 years, daughter to Speranza Giglio, mother of Gina (Joe) Tornabe & Kristen (Robert) Hachemeister, Nonna to Giuliana, Nina, Joey, Jonathan & Cole, Sister to Donna (James) Strickland, and Aunt to Alexa (Tyler) Ruggiero & Nicholas Strickland, Brian, Steven, Frank, Andrew, Paul Giunta, and Danielle Thompson. Michele passed away on October 1, 2024 surrounded by her husband and daughters. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, raised on Long Island where she graduated high school from Half Hollow Hills East.
A devoted wife and mother whose careers have spanned from hairdressing to Real Estate Agent. Throughout her life, she prioritized raising her girls, encouraging them to pursue all of their dreams and ambitions. She balanced her family life, and her professional life with grace and determination. Michele was an inspiration, placing attention on every detail, achieving success and always with great commitment and pride. She is loved deeply by her family and friends, and will live on in all of us. She left us way too soon. Her family will love her forever and miss her always.
Services
Visitation: October 3, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Commack
2115 Jericho Turnpike
Commack, NY 11725
Second Visitation: October 3, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Commack
2115 Jericho Turnpike
Commack, NY 11725
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Charities
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Me dearest friend. Time and place separated us but I will never forget our childhood we spent a lot of time together I shared a lot with you and Joe. Those were great times. I am sick over this but will keep you in my heart thoughts and prayers may god open his loving arms and give you eternal peace Rosie
Rest in eternal peace Michele. My God be good to you and all who loved you
Gary and I are heartbroken. Michele was an amazing woman!
A fierce force of nature who was also kind, generous, thoughtful and caring.
Joe, Gina, Kristen … may you find comfort and peace in knowing Michele’s beautiful soul will never be forgotten.
Michele was a kind and wonderful person, and I feel fortunate to have known her. She will be greatly missed. Wishing strength and peace to the family during this difficult time. May her memory live on in our hearts.
The Craig Family
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. God Bless you and know you are in our prayers
My thoughts and prayers are with you all ❤️
Linda & I are Very Saddened by the untimely passing of Michelle. We send the entire family our Deepest Condolences & Prayers during this difficult time. We will always remember the fun times with Michelle & Joe and honored to be able to have called her a friend ! RIP OUR FRIEND 🧡
I’ve always thought of Michele as a strong, fiery tough woman and she fought until the end with the same toughness she displayed throughout her life! Loved her candor and friendship and honored to call her “family.” My thoughts and prayers are with my cousins Joe, Gina Joe, Kristen, Bob and their families.
Our deepest condolences to Michele’s husband Joe and daughters Kristen, Gina and the rest of the family. Michele was a very special person and always exhibited a kind yet strong, fiery personality that we will always remember. She will be missed, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this tough time. May God Bless You.
May she always be in God’s light
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.