1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
"JIM GIANATO
"Jim Gianato was born in Italy on November
2, 1888. In the early 1900’s he was a subcon—
tractor for the Tidewater Colliers. Later he
established Gianato Taxi Service and a grocery
store. In 1923 he opened Gianalo’s Store
where it is still to be found today on Main Street
in Kimball. He died in 1927. He was married to
Mary Foti and they had a son Luke, owner of
Gianato Pontiac Buick Dealership. Luke mar-
ried Virginia Cooke and they had two daugh—
ters; Martha, a school teacher who is married to
Don Hector, an employee of Eastern Coal Co.
They have a daughter Laura, who is married to
Ken Nolan and lives in Frederick, Maryland
Daughter Jenna is employed by Federal
Express and lives in Tennessee. She is married
to Jim Calovini and they have a daughter Jen—
niter, also employed by Federal Express.
"In 1920 he married Rosie Ross and they had
three sons and a daughter.
"John, a retiree of Consolidation Coal Com—
pany, was married to Beulah McKinney, who
passed away in 1977. They have two sons,
John Jr. and Michael. John served in the U. S.
Air Force.
"Mike, who manages Gianato’ Store. He mar-
ried Lora Mae Gillespie, who passed away in
1980. They have two sons. Michael is married
to Beth Harrison and they have two daughters,
Lori Beth and Krystle Ann. Son Anthony is mar—
ried to Donna Chinsolo and has two daughters,
Amanda LeAnn and Kelli Nichols.
Mike served in the U. S. Army.
"James, a retiree of Consolidation Coal Com-
pany, is married to Mary Verduce. They have
two sons: James Joseph, who is married to
Markella Balasis and they have one son James
Adam and son Luke is employed as Supervisor
of Industrial and Employee Relations of Enlow
Fork Mining Co. of Washington, Pennsylvania.
James served in the U. S. Army.
"Marie is employed in the state Capitol in
Charleston as a secretary. She is married to
Tom Nickerson, a retiree of Dupont Company.
They have a son, Foster, who is a Lieutenant
Colonel in the U. 8. Army. Submitted by: Marie
Nickerson, Charleston, WV 25301"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 107; WV Archives Web Site.
Jim Gianato; age 27; born in Naples, Italy; single; schauffeur; living in Kimball, WV; son of Lokes and
Mary; married on 23 Apr 1921 in Kimball, Rosa Ross; age 16; born in PA; single; daughter of Andy
and Mary; information given by Mary Ross, mother.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Joe Verduce, Miner"; Article;
Page 256; submitted by Jame Gianato, Kimball, WV 24853.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 107; WV Archives Web Site.
Jim Gianato; age 27; born in Naples, Italy; single; schauffeur; living in Kimball, WV; son of Lokes and
Mary; married on 23 Apr 1921 in Kimball, Rosa Ross; age 16; born in PA; single; daughter of Andy
and Mary; information given by Mary Ross, mother.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Joe Verduce, Miner"; Article;
Page 256; submitted by Jame Gianato, Kimball, WV 24853.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 130; WV Archives Web Site.
John J. Gianato; age 23; born and living in Kimball, WV; single; son of Jim Gianato and Rosa
Gianato-Anderson; married on 3 Aug 1945 in Beckley, WV; Beulah McKinney; age 24; born and living
in Herndon, WV; single; daughter of George L, and Viola McKinney.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 130; WV Archives Web Site.
John J. Gianato; age 23; born and living in Kimball, WV; single; son of Jim Gianato and Rosa
Gianato-Anderson; married on 3 Aug 1945 in Beckley, WV; Beulah McKinney; age 24; born and living
in Herndon, WV; single; daughter of George L, and Viola McKinney.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
"JIM GIANATO
"Jim Gianato was born in Italy on November
2, 1888. In the early 1900’s he was a subcon—
tractor for the Tidewater Colliers. Later he
established Gianato Taxi Service and a grocery
store. In 1923 he opened Gianalo’s Store
where it is still to be found today on Main Street
in Kimball. He died in 1927. He was married to
Mary Foti and they had a son Luke, owner of
Gianato Pontiac Buick Dealership. Luke mar-
ried Virginia Cooke and they had two daugh—
ters; Martha, a school teacher who is married to
Don Hector, an employee of Eastern Coal Co.
They have a daughter Laura, who is married to
Ken Nolan and lives in Frederick, Maryland
Daughter Jenna is employed by Federal
Express and lives in Tennessee. She is married
to Jim Calovini and they have a daughter Jen—
niter, also employed by Federal Express.
"In 1920 he married Rosie Ross and they had
three sons and a daughter.
"John, a retiree of Consolidation Coal Com—
pany, was married to Beulah McKinney, who
passed away in 1977. They have two sons,
John Jr. and Michael. John served in the U. S.
Air Force.
"Mike, who manages Gianato’ Store. He mar-
ried Lora Mae Gillespie, who passed away in
1980. They have two sons. Michael is married
to Beth Harrison and they have two daughters,
Lori Beth and Krystle Ann. Son Anthony is mar—
ried to Donna Chinsolo and has two daughters,
Amanda LeAnn and Kelli Nichols.
Mike served in the U. S. Army.
"James, a retiree of Consolidation Coal Com-
pany, is married to Mary Verduce. They have
two sons: James Joseph, who is married to
Markella Balasis and they have one son James
Adam and son Luke is employed as Supervisor
of Industrial and Employee Relations of Enlow
Fork Mining Co. of Washington, Pennsylvania.
James served in the U. S. Army.
"Marie is employed in the state Capitol in
Charleston as a secretary. She is married to
Tom Nickerson, a retiree of Dupont Company.
They have a son, Foster, who is a Lieutenant
Colonel in the U. 8. Army. Submitted by: Marie
Nickerson, Charleston, WV 25301"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 107; WV Archives Web Site.
Jim Gianato; age 27; born in Naples, Italy; single; schauffeur; living in Kimball, WV; son of Lokes and
Mary; married on 23 Apr 1921 in Kimball, Rosa Ross; age 16; born in PA; single; daughter of Andy
and Mary; information given by Mary Ross, mother.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Joe Verduce, Miner"; Article;
Page 256; submitted by Jame Gianato, Kimball, WV 24853.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
2. "World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945"; McDowell Co, WV; Page 376; Ancestry.com
Web Site.
James Gianato; Tec 5 US Army; born 27 May 1927; entered service 19 Sep 1945; served at Ft. Knox,
KY; Camps Pickett, VA; Kilmer, NJ; France; Germany; New York; Ft. Dix, NJ; awarded Good Conduct
Medal, Victory Medal, America; EAME German Occupation; attened Welch HS; Catholic; son of Mrs.
C.H. Anderson and the late Jim Gianato, Kimball, WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 324; WV Archives Web Site.
James Gianato; age 29; born and living in Kimball, WV; single; married on 2 Mar 1957 in the Sacred
Heart Catholic Church, Powhatan, WV; Mary Verduce; age 24; born and living in Kimball, WV; single.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by F. Hylton; 28 Jul 2014.
" James “Jimmy” Gianato
Birth 20 May 1927
Kimball, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 22 Jul 2014 (aged 87)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 133449593"Additional Information Posted:
"July 28, 2014
James Gianato"Bluefield Daily Telegraph
"KIMBALL — James Gianato, age 87, of Kimball, WV, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center after a short Illness. Born May 20, 1927 in Kimball, WV, he was the son of the late James Gianato and Rosie Rossi Gianato.
"He was a graduate of Welch High School in 1945, a veteran of the U.S. Army World War II, and a lifetime member of the Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church in Kimball, WV. He was the owner and operator of the Gianato's Grocery Store in Kimball and retired from Consolidation Coal Company.
"He was a member of Kimball Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow, the American Legion Post 40 and 8, the VFW and the Order of Kentucky Colonel and was a life long resident of Kimball, WV.
"Other than his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Luke Gianato, Johnny Gianato, Mike Gianato and one infant daughter.
"He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Mary Verduce Gianato of the home; two sons, Jimmy Joe Gianato and wife Markella, of Kimball, WV, Luke Gianato of Kimball, WV; one sister, Marie Nickerson of Charleston, WV; one grandson, Adam Gianato of Kimball, WV; one great-grandson, James Matthew Gianato; several nieces and nephews and a close and special friend, Dan Rasi of Bluefield, WV.
"A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 11 AM at the Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church in Kimball, WV, with Father Mike Wood as Celebrant. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Bluewell, WV. A Military Graveside Service will be conducted by the Mercer County Veterans Honor Guard.
"Friends may call Monday, July 28, 2014 from 6 until 8 PM at Widener Funeral Home in Northfork, WV. A Rosary Service will be conducted at 7:45 PM.
"Serving as pallbearers will be: Michael Gianato, Anthony Gianato, Adam Gianato, Johnny Gianato Jr., Foster Nickerson, Mark Wood and Don Rector. Serving as Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Kimball Rotary Club, John Thomas, Jim Calovini, Hobe Bauer and Fred Thompson...."
9. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Joe Verduce, Miner"; Article;
Page 256; submitted by Jame Gianato, Kimball, WV 24853.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 324; WV Archives Web Site.
James Gianato; age 29; born and living in Kimball, WV; single; married on 2 Mar 1957 in the Sacred
Heart Catholic Church, Powhatan, WV; Mary Verduce; age 24; born and living in Kimball, WV; single.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Joe Verduce, Miner"; Article; Page
256; submitted by Jame Gianato, Kimball, WV 24853.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by F. Hylton; 28 Jul 2014.
" Infant Baby Girl Gianato
Birth 27 Jan 1958
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 27 Jan 1958
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 133449711 "
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Joe Verduce, Miner"; Article;
Page 256; submitted by Jame Gianato, Kimball, WV 24853.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 179A;
Image 13 of 50; Family #133/133.
Listed as Ocie E. Cantrell; age 2 yrs, 4 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William Cantrell.