Joseph C Giorgenti, 78 of Sioux City, passed away February 10 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Funeral service will be held 10:00am Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City, 4125 Orleans Ave, with Rev. Merrill Muller officiating. Pallbearers will be Anthony Giorgenti Jr Ben Campbell Dalton Giorgenti Aimee Giorgenti Cody Giorgenti and Deven Giorgenti. Honorary pallbearers will be his children. Burial will follow the service in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, February 13, 2017 from 4-8pm with family present from 6-8pm and prayer service at 7pm at the funeral home.

Joseph C. Giorgenti was born July 28, 1938 in North Adams, Massachusetts the son of Joseph and Katherine (Mongono) Giorgenti. Joe was E9 Chief Master Sergeant retired Air Force. He was in the military for 41 years and served in Vietnam. He married Marbethe (Huie) Giorgenti on October, 27 1957. They were married for 54 years and had 3 children together.

Joe achieved many accomplishments throughout his life. He obtained his pilot’s license to later become a flight and instrument instructor. He also taught classes at WITTC. Joe served on the Board of Creditors at Sioux Valley Community Credit Union for 9 years. Joe was also number 1 in Top Gun competitions. He received Senior N.C.O. of the year 1992 185th Tactual Fighter Wing. He was also Senior Maintenance Superintendent. As a younger man he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Joe lived a long full life and was loved by many.

He is survived by his children and their families. Robert (Tuesday) Giorgenti, Elizabeth Giorgenti Anthony Sr. (Stacy) Giorgenti, a special friend Roberta Weidert; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; his two sisters Betty and Carole, several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Marbethe Giorgenti, and his parents.