George Giampetro

February 12, 1930 - July 6, 2021

Coral Gables, Florida - George F. Giampetro Sr., of Coral Gables, Florida, passed away on July 6, 2021 at the age of 91 years old. George was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 12,1930. His parents, Felix and Caterina Giampetro were Italian immigrants from Oriolo,Calabria, in Italy. From a humble upbring that included service in the US Navy, putting himself through college at Case Western Reserve by getting a wrestling scholarship, to a 20+ year career as Director of Admissions, at the University of Miami. He served for a few years at Saint Thomas University and the College Board. George retired only to go back to work at thier ice cream shop, Whip n Dip, which was started by his wife and daughter in 1985 and is still makeing and serving ice cream 36 years later. George met his first love, Nancy (Newman) Giampetro, on a blind date in New York City. After a 47year marriage Nancy passed away in 2007. He found his second love, Diane Baker. They spent the last several years together traveling the world. George loved spending time with family and friends, playing golf, watching Hurricane football, and eating strawberry ice cream with hot fudge on top! We have been blessed for the time we got to spend with George and what we have learned from such a special man. George was definitely from the “Greatest Generation”! He is survived by his daughter, Kathryn (Kathi) Durham, grandchildren Ellen, Amanda, and Gregory, great-grandson Hunter, his son, George F. Giampetro Jr., and grandchildren Cassidy and George (Tripp) III. To keep family and friends healthy, a celebration of life will be held honoring George Giampetro Sr. in the near future. Please email Amanda P. Durham (granddaughter) at amandapdurham@gmail.com if you are interested in attending. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Lung Cancer Foundation of America or to Shake-A-Leg in his name.