Henry E. Ginnetti

Henry E. Ginnetti Age 96, of Breesport, N.Y., formerly of Elmira, N.Y. and Lackawanna, N.Y. passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at home. He was the son of the late Carmine and Carmela (DiMasi) Ginnetti. Henry is survived by daughter, Phyllis Dahlhaus and son, Ronald (Christine) Ginnetti; six grandchildren, Michelle (John) Adams, Brent (Tracey) Dahlhaus, Michael Ginnetti, Rev. Fr. Nicholas Ginnetti, Maria Ginnetti and Christopher (Casey) Ginnetti; eight great grandchildren, Tyler (Adreanna) Adams, Wyatt (Barbara) Adams, Dalton (Katie) Adams, Gabrielle Adams, Ella Dahlhaus, Gavin Dahlhaus, Catherine Ginnetti and James Ginnetti; and one great-great grandchild, Charlotte Adams; sister, Barbara Ginnetti, brother, Salvatore Monaco, sister-in-law, Rose Corsi; several nieces, nephews and cousins; God children, Bart Mandarano, Susan Hostetter, Roseanne Scattene, and Carol Moreno. Henry is predeceased by his loving wife of 74 years, Nancy, son- in-law Charles Dahlhaus; sisters, Philomena Ginnetti and Margaret (Louis) Canale, Rosemarie (John) Marchese, brothers- in-law, Eugene Corsi and Charles Puccio, and sister-in-law, Irene Monaco. Henry proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He was a member of the American Legion Post #154. Henry was employed by American LaFrance for 34 years and Upstate Tool for 3 years. In addition, he thoroughly enjoyed golfing with friends during his retirement years. Henry’s faith was very important to him. He attended daily Mass for years. He was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Church for 69 years, where he served as both sacristan and extraordinary minister of communion and was a member of The Divine Mercy Adoration Society. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to all who cared and prayed for Henry. Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Friday, February 2, 2024 from 4 pm to 7 pm at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home, 1004 Lake Street, Elmira, N.Y. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 11:30 AM in St Mary’s Church, 224 Franklin Street, Elmira, N.Y. with Fr. Nicholas Ginnetti as celebrant. Burial will take place in St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery immediately following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 1010 Davis Street, Elmira, N.Y. 14901 for Masses in memoriam of Henry, or Care First, 3805 Mead Creek Rd., Painted Post, N.Y. 14870.