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Joseph N Giampa Jr. 1925 - 2020

Joseph N Giampa Jr. of Norfolk County, Massachusetts United States was born on May 25, 1925 in Norwood, and died at age 95 years old on November 23, 2020 at Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America in Norwood. Joseph Giampa was buried at Highland Cemetery, Winter Street, Norwood, MA, USA 320 Winter St, in Norwood.

Joseph N Giampa Jr.

Norfolk County, Massachusetts United States

May 25, 1925

Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

November 23, 2020

Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America in Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

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05/25

1925

Birthday

May 25, 1925

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Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts United States

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Ethnicity & Family History

He was white. Joseph is the son of Joseph Sr and Ann Giampa. He had younger brothers Dominic and Thomas Giampa.
Early Life & Education

2 Years Of High School
Military Service

Joseph N. Giampa enlisted on July 28, 1943 in Boston Massachusetts with Military serial#: 31369472 as a private. Joseph was a US Army WWII veteran serving in the 3rd Infantry Regiment and he fought in the battle of Anzio in 1944, receiving the Bronze Star.
Professional Career

As a teenaeger, he was employed by Norwood Machine Works in Norwood, Massachusetts, USA. He later served the Town of Norwood Police Department for 33 years, from 1957 to his retirement in 1990. He rose through the ranks, being promoted to Sergeant and then Lieutenant, retiring as the Department's Executive Officer. Upon retirement, he obtained his private investigation license and founded the company which is still family owned.
Personal Life & Family

Joseph was married to Frances V. (Deeb) Giampa and together they had children Marilyn M. Shaughnessy, David J. Giampa, and Steven P. Giampa. His ultimate enjoyment was spending time with his family, his gardening, and his commitment to health and fitness.
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2020

Death

November 23, 2020

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Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America in Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts United States
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Highland Cemetery, Winter Street, Norwood, MA, USA 320 Winter St, in Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts 02062, United States
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Obituary

Joseph N. Giampa (Ret. Lieutenant Norwood Police Dept.), a lifelong resident of Norwood, passed away on November 23, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Frances V. (Deeb) Giampa. Devoted father of Marilyn M. Shaughnessy of E. Walpole, David J. Giampa of Walpole and Steven P. Giampa (Ret. WPD) of Walpole. Brother of Domenic J. Giampa of Norwood, Thomas D. Giampa of Norwood, Anita Rondinelli of Franklin, Nancy Astorelli of Norwood and the late Ruth Ann Rigby. Cherished grandfather of 3 grandchildren. Great-grandfather of one great granddaughter. Son of the late Joseph and Annmarie (Denisi) Giampa. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Joseph was a US Army WWII veteran serving in the 3rd Infantry Regiment and he fought in the battle of Anzio in 1944, receiving the Bronze Star. He served the Town of Norwood Police Department for 33 years, from 1957 to his retirement in 1990. He rose through the ranks, being promoted to Sergeant and then Lieutenant, retiring as the Department's Executive Officer. Upon retirement, he obtained his private investigation license and founded the company which is still family owned. His ultimate enjoyment was spending time with his family, his gardening, and his commitment to health and fitness. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, 10:30am, at Highland Cemetery Norwood with US Army Military Honors. Arrangements: Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home. Published in Boston Globe from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26, 2020.

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Joseph N Giampa Jr. lived 20 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 95.

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In 1925, in the year that Joseph N Giampa Jr. was born, in July, the Scopes Trial - often called the Scopes Monkey Trial - took place, prosecuting a substitute teacher for teaching evolution in school. Tennessee had enacted a law that said it was "unlawful to teach human evolution in any state-funded school". William Jennings Bryan headed the prosecution and Clarence Darrow headed the defense. The teacher was found guilty and fined $100. An appeal to the Supreme Court of Tennessee upheld the law but overturned the guilty verdict.

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In 1957, when he was 32 years old, on October 4th, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I, the first man made earth-orbiting satellite - and triggered the Space Race. Sputnik I was only 23 inches in diameter and had no tracking equipment, only 4 antennas, but it had a big impact.

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