Baldwin "BT" Giminiani

Albany-Baldwin T. Giminiani, 91, known to his beloved family and many, many friends as “BT” or “Babe”, was born into Eternal Life Monday, February 14, 2011 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Jersey Shore, PA, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Meni Poleto Giminiani. He was a US Marine Corp WW II veteran, serving in the Pacific Theater aboard the USS Block Island, and also stationed on Guadalcanal. BT was an Insurance Broker for over 40 years with the Travelers Insurance Company. He also worked as a Financial Representative for H.D. Vest. He was a life member of the Marine Corp League and Colonie Elks,he attained the rank of Third Degree in the Knights of Columbus, and was a member of the Sons of Italy, where he held several offices. He and his wife Louise were former longtime member of Shaker Ridge Country Club and he also served as President of the Buckingham Garden Association. Over the years, BT belonged to many Insurance trade organizations. He also volunteered for the City Mission and LaSalle School for Boys. Babe was a nature lover, and enjoyed gardening. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor, and as a terrific athlete, playing racquet ball until just a few years ago and golf until this year. He was the beloved and devoted husband for 55 years of Louise J. Leone Giminiani; loving father of Rita L. Ireland (Brian E.); cherished and beloved grandfather of 3 year old Benjamin A. Ireland; brother of the late Teresa Sabeskis, Teena Ceci, Sylvester Giminiani (Rose), Daniel Giminiani and Rudolph Giminiani; uncle of John ‘Jack’ Giminiani (Kay), Judy Croiser, Christine Giminiani, John Giminiani (Jessica), Chris Gibeau and Dawn Wade; his extended family includes Debbie and Michael Campagna and family, Lynne Bourne and family, Gina and Don Flynt and family, Julie and Chris Boehning and family. Funeral services Saturday, February 19. 2011 at 10:00 am from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to the Parish of Mater Christi (formerly St. Catherine of Siena Church) at 10:30 AM where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Friday, February 18, 2011 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Interment Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. To leave the family a special message on their guest book; obtain a prayer card or directions; or share a photo or E-card with them, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Baldwin "BT" Giminiani

January 8, 1920 - February 14, 2011