Obituary for Savino "Sonny" Glielmi
Savino “Sonny” Glielmi, local business owner and chef, died suddenly on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Garnet Health Center. He was 89.
The son of Angelo and Mary Paladino Glielmi, he was born on August 4, 1931 in New York City. He proudly served his country as a member of the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. In 1966, he married Annette Schumaci and spent the rest of his life with her. He had a strong work ethic and started and maintained his own food service businesses In Middletown. He was the chef owner of both Sonny’s Charcoal Kitchen and Frosty Delight in Middletown. Throughout his lifetime, he instilled his work values and love of the food service business in his children and family. He was a lifetime member of the Middletown Elks Lodge #1097.
In addition to his wife Annette at home, he is survived by his sons, Paul Glielmi and his wife Nancy and Mark Glielmi and his wife Maureen; and many grandchildren as well as several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, his daughter Janine in 2012, and siblings, Joseph Glielmi, Phyllis Turco and Louise Calvino.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Sonny's memory to Pets Alive Inc., or the Humane Society, of Middletown, NY.
A Graveside Service will take place on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 9:30 am, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Middletown, NY, in the family plot.
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The son of Angelo and Mary Paladino Glielmi, he was born on August 4, 1931 in New York City. He proudly served his country as a member of the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. In 1966, he married Annette Schumaci and spent the rest of his life with her. He had a strong work ethic and started and maintained his own food service businesses In Middletown. He was the chef owner of both Sonny’s Charcoal Kitchen and Frosty Delight in Middletown. Throughout his lifetime, he instilled his work values and love of the food service business in his children and family. He was a lifetime member of the Middletown Elks Lodge #1097.
In addition to his wife Annette at home, he is survived by his sons, Paul Glielmi and his wife Nancy and Mark Glielmi and his wife Maureen; and many grandchildren as well as several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, his daughter Janine in 2012, and siblings, Joseph Glielmi, Phyllis Turco and Louise Calvino.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Sonny's memory to Pets Alive Inc., or the Humane Society, of Middletown, NY.
A Graveside Service will take place on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 9:30 am, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Middletown, NY, in the family plot.
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Graveside
Wednesday
23
Jun
9:30 AM
St. Joseph's Cemetery
149 Cottage Street
Middletown, NY 10940
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