In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam In In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam Memoriam In In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam Memoriam Frederick J. Giorgi Frederick J. Giorgi, 81, passed away on February 18, 2012. Mr. Giorgi graduated from Reading Central Catholic High School in 1948, from Villanova University with a B.S. in Pre-Law/Accounting in 1952 and then with his law degree from the Dickinson School of Law in 1955. Mr. Giorgi received the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws from Dickinson School of Law in 1999. Mr. Giorgi was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1956-1957. Mr. Giorgi entered the public practice of law in 1958 as a founding partner of the firm of Austin, Boland, Connor & Giorgi. Mr. Giorgi left the practice of law in 1975, but remained “Of Counsel” with the firm. In 1958, in conjunction with practicing law, Mr. Giorgi also entered work with the family business, Giorgio Foods, Inc. At his death, Mr. Giorgi was the Chairman of F&P Holding Company which had subsidiaries of Giorgio Foods, Inc., Giorgi Mushroom Co., Can Corporation of America, Maidencreek Plaza Co., and other companies in Poland, the U.K., Russia, Ukraine, India, UAE, Spain, France, Morocco, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Turkey and Brazil. Mr. Giorgi received numerous awards during his lifetime, including, the Career Achievement Award from the Dickinson School of Law in 1993, the Award of Merit from the Penn State University Department of Mushroom Science in 1996 and the 2005 Officer’s Cross of the Order of Merit by the President of the Republic of Poland for outstanding 26 | Berks Barrister
contribution to the development of the Polish Economy. Mr. Giorgi was also awarded the 50-Year Membership Award by the Berks County Bar Association in June 2008. Mr. Giorgi was a lifelong member of the Holy Guardian Angel Roman Catholic Church in Hyde Park. Mr. Giorgi is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Peter and Katherine, his former wife, Elaine Giorgi and his granddaughter, Isabella. Ramesh J. Daphtary Ramesh J. Daphtary, 81, passed away on February 25, 2012. Mr. Daphtary was a self-employed attorney for many years prior to his retirement. Mr. Daphtary was an active member of the Berks County Bar Association. Mr. Daphtary is survived by his wife, Minakshi, his son and his daughter. Joseph M.A. Nelabovige Joseph M.A. Nelabovige, 71, passed away on March 31, 2012. Mr. Nelabovige graduated from Reading Central Catholic High School in 1958, from Fordham University with a B.S. in pharmacy in 1962 and then with his law degree from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1966. Mr. Nelabovige also held a Masters Degree in Catholic Theology from St. Charles Borremeo University. Mr. Nelabovige was a self-employed attorney in Hamburg from 1970 until his death. Mr.
Nelabovige was a devoted member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Hamburg where he taught religious education for 13 years. Mr. Nelabovige is survived by his wife Margaret, his daughters Mary Jo Nelabovige and Nicole Kirst, and three grandchildren. David McCanney David McCanney, 51, passed away on April 23, 2012. Mr. McCanney graduated from Haverford High School in 1978, the University of Scranton in 1982, St. Joseph’s University in 1986 and Widener University School of Law in 1993. Over his career, Mr. McCanney was employed by American Bank/Meridian Bank, Wilmington Trust Company and finally Stevens & Lee/Griffin Financial Group, where worked from 1994 until his death. Mr. McCanney was a member of the Turnaround Management Association, the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Berks County Bar Association. Mr. McCanney was very involved in the community, including service as: board member of the Olivet Boys & Girls Club, past president and coach of the Wilson Jr. Soccer Club, member of the Wilson Lacrosse Club, head coach of the Wilson High School Girls Lacrosse team for 4 years and player for the Wyomissing Kickers Soccer Club. Mr. McCanney loved coaching youth sports, playing soccer and vacationing with his family in Ocean City, NJ. Mr. McCanney is survived by his wife, Allison, his son William and his daughters, Laura and Lindsay.