Racine- Giovani “Gio” Valentino Tirado, 19, had his life taken from him on Saturday, July 10, 2010. Giovani was born in Racine on November 5, 1990 to Gregory and Lana (nee: Innocencio) Tirado, Sr. He was currently employed as a landscaper and, previously, at the Hob Nob Restaurant. Gio enjoyed working out at World Gym and playing volleyball, especially at Castle Lanes courts and on a team for Racine County.
Giovani excelled in every aspect of his life. He was a graduate of Washington Park High School where he played varsity football and track. He received the Panther Four-Year Athlete Award 2005-2008. Gio loved to sing, dance and could always put a smile on your face.
Surviving are his broken-hearted family: parents, Greg and Lana Tirado; son, Jeremiah Elijah Tirado; fiancé, Veronica Cordova; brothers, Gregory Jr. and Marcelo Tirado; sisters, Mariah, Marissa and Lexie Tirado; grandparents, Felix and Carmen Tirado; and Mary Buscemi; great-grandparents, Joseph and Betty Buscemi, and Seledonia Ynocencio; best-friend, Michael Melendez; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends too numerous to mention by name. Gio was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ismael Innocencio; and best-friends, Torivio Melendez and Casey Jones.
Funeral services will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, July 16, 2010 at 10 am with Rev. Donavon Blair officiating. Entombment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 5-8 pm and on Friday from 9-10 am.
Special note of thanks to all the courageous bystanders that comforted Gio and for doing everything in their powers in trying to save his life. The family would also like to thank relatives and friends for their support and help during this devastating time in their lives.
Joanne & Rafael Rivera says
Rest In Peace and your are in god’s arms now. Love You Rafi and Joanne
eric rivera says
Cus we missing you so much, we can not believe your gone, so young, just remember cus the lord has good plans for you, Gone but never forgotton. See you soon.
Coach Ward and Family says
Gio will be missed. He was very talented and loved by many. Much Love!
Maria Lisa says
I will forever miss you, Gio. You have blessed our lives with 19 years of laughter and love. Make sure you share that, as your dad would say, “million dollar smile,” with all the angels. We love you so much and you will forever be in our hearts.
Santos Boudreaux says
I miss you every day Gio you always made me smile when i was down and you was always there when i needed you the most it hurts so bad to not have you here but i know you in a better place I love you fam
sherri Pillizzi says
I cant even express the sorrow I have for you both, Im so sorry, I had just found out threw a call from a friend today or I would have been there>My prayers goes out to you and your family..Love always. sherri Pillizzi
Mo H. says
To the Tirado family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss I was not fortunate of knowing Gio, but to lose such a great person to a senseless crime was not worth it but from what I have heard he was a great and wonderful young man and would have been a great father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and May God be with you in your time of sorrow.
Anonymous says
Our prayers are with the enire family. Just remember, memories are never gone or taken from us.
Sincerely, Joe, Mary and family
Jim & Bonnie Jean says
We know Gio was loved so much and your hearts are aching we send our love and sympathy to all the families.