Christopher Mario Giannantonio

January 9, 1973 - March 1, 2017

Christopher Mario Giannantonio “Geo”, of Magnolia, NJ passed away suddenly on March 1, 2017 at the age of 44. He is the dear son of the late Mario and the late Barbara (nee Spillane). He is the beloved brother of Michael Giannantonio (Tammy) of Magnolia. He is also survived by: two nieces Mackenzie and Annalise Giannantonio, both of Magnolia; aunt and Godmother Margaret Spillane of Stratford, uncle Aldo Giannantonio (Sally) of Ridley Park, PA, uncle Bruno Giannantonio of Phila.,PA; his cousins; Patricia Peraino (Michael) of Broomall, PA, John Frank Giannantonio of Broomall, Christian Giannantonio of CA, Justin Giannantonio of Ridley Park, and Dante Giannantonio of Ridley Park; as well as his step father Frank Lee of Phila. He was predeceased by his uncle and Godfather Tony Giannantonio (aunt Angela of Broomall is surviving), and his cousin Anthony Giannantonio. Born in Philadelphia, Geo spent his childhood in Magnolia, and attended Sterling High School. He was an avid sports fan, and soccer player. For a number of years after his mom succumbed to terminal cancer, he participated in the annual American Cancer Society bike-a-thon in her memory, and in annual events to benefit the St. Baldrick's Foundation to fight children's cancer. Geo was known to have an acute knowledge of fashion, and was always sure to look his best. Viewing for family and friends will be Thursday, March 9th, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Earle Funeral Home, 122 W. Church St., Blackwood, NJ 08012. His Funeral Mass will follow at 11:30 AM at Our Lady of Hope Parish/St. Agnes Church, Blackwood. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to help the family with expenses would be appreciated.