Dec. 26, 1946 – July 20, 2012

Born Dec. 26, 1946 to Ettore (born in Italy) and Alice (born in Ireland), Giachino died July 20 at home surrounded by his loved ones.

He is survived by his wife Kathleen, a sister, a brother, eight brothers-in-law, 10 sisters-in law, 10 nieces, eight nephews and friends too numerous to count.

He visited and stayed in contact with his cousins in Ireland and Italy who mourn his passing.

He earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Southern California. He was employed for 35 years in hospital finance which included Cedars Sinai and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. His kindness is remembered by all who came in contact with him. His wife Kathleen is honored to have had the pleasure of being married to him for 35 years. He made her life an adventure.

Please visit www.CrippenMortuary.com to view a tribute and sign the guestbook or light a memorial candle for Michael Giachino.