"Nancy was a wonderful teacher and I had the great pleasure of teaching with her at Fisher School. I had a great conversation, in person, with her last year about our time together at Fisher and our lives since then. Sending my most sincere sympathy, Linda"
In loving memory of
NANCY GIULIANI
August 29, 1925 - September 22, 2017
Nancy Giuliani, 92, of Marquette, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 at U.P. Health System- Marquette with her family at her side.
Nancy was born on August 29, 1925 and had been a lifelong Upper Peninsula resident. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Northern Michigan University in 1964.
Nancy taught at the former Fisher Elementary School for 20 years. She formerly volunteered at the St. Vincent de Paul Society and Marquette Adult Day Services.
An active member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Nancy served as a parish council member, on its altar society and was a Eucharistic Minister. She was also a member of Women’s Aglow and belonged to the Marquette County Association of Retired School Personnel.
Surviving are two loving children, Rachelle Giuliani of Marquette and Francis (Susan) Giuliani of Traverse City, MI. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William Giuliani and eight siblings.
Visitation will take place at St. Michael Catholic Church on Thursday, September 28th from 11 a.m. until 12 Noon where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the church at 12 p.m. with the Rev. Greg Heikkala officiating. A luncheon will be served in the Zyrd Parish Center immediately following the Mass.
Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are kindly asked to consider St. Michael Catholic Church, 401 W. Kaye Ave., Marquette, MI 49855 in Mrs. Giuliani’s memory.
The Canale-Tonella Funeral Home is assisting the Giuliani family where memories may be shared at canalefuneral.com.
Tributes
"Mrs Guilani as well as Mr. Guilani were lovely people and nice neighbors on High Street in the 1970's. We always had a pleasant conversation when running into each other in the past few years. One of Bill's photo of a waterfall as a wedding gift is on the wall at home. My condolences to Rachael and Fran and their families. She is now with her beloved Bill. May they Rest In Peace."
"Mrs. Giuliani was a very special person and teacher. When our oldest child was entering Fisher School either in kindergarten or 1st grade we were fortunate that Mrs. G was his teacher. We attended the Spring parents' orientation in l1973 or '74. She gave the parents some excellent advice which i have treasured all these years: "If you believe half of what your kids come home and tell you; I promise to be only half of what they come to school and tell me about you." With the passage of many years, Mrs. G always recognized us and asked about our two kids that she had in class; even as recently as 3-4 years ago, In asking she used their first names. We have been blessed to have several good teachers in Marquette for our 5 kids; but none were better than Mrs. Giuliani. I am confident the Lord was pleased to welcome her into his kingdom. Her family will be in my thoughts and prayers"
"Dear Giuliani Family, Extending to your family this heartfelt assurance of deep sympathy. With our condolences, The Marquette Area Public Schools Board of Education and Employees."
"My sincerest condolences to the family. Mrs. Giuliani was my kindergarten teacher in 1971. She was always dear to me. In recent years I have loved seeing her at Mass and many other functions at St. Michael's. She was greatly loved and will be missed. Actually, myself and some of my kindergarten classmates ran into each other recently and her name was brought up and we talked for a while about her and our time in her class. Funny the things we remember from so long ago."
"Dear Rachelle and Fran. Aunt Nancy was a very special lady. I will always remember her at our family get-togethers and as a fellow teacher. She always had a welcoming hug and a big smile for everyone. I know you will miss her dearly. Please keep in touch. Since I moved from Marquette to live near Sue I have lost touch with her. I now live at 5209 Valleydale Drive, Flower Mound, TX 75028. Please send me your addresses and email information."
"Nancy was a dear friend to my mother in law Sally Johnson. For years she sent my kids birthday, Easter and Christmas cards. She was a dear lady."
"Fran and Rachelle, My deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. May she rest in peace and God's eternal light shine upon her."
"Rachelle and Fran: So sorry to hear about your mom. She was an elegant lady and always very nice to me. You were blesssed to have her for so long. May God be your comfort."
"Dear Rachelle, Francis & Susan, My prayers and sympathy are with you and all who mourn your mother. She was such a woman of grace. Having had the privilege of knowing our parents since 1995 when Nancy and I were on the RENEW Team for St. Michael Parish, she was one of the first people I called on years later for prayers when my mother became seriously ill in 1999. Having then served as her pastor at St. Michael's from 2009 to 2014, her faith was stronger than ever. I happened to visit her at MGH at about 2:00 p.m. on Friday and had no idea that she was so close to passing away. God's peace, Father Larry Van Damme"