Reno Nicholas Giancarlo, 96, of Hyde Park, died on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at home with his family by his side.

Born December 19, 1928 in Wappingers Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Nichola ("Nicholas") Giancarlo and Maria ("Mary") Giancarlo. After graduating from Wappingers High School, he went on to receive his associate degree from Dutchess Community College. Reno proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1950 to 1952. After returning home from the service, he went on to work for IBM in Poughkeepsie as a Mechanical Engineer for 39 years before his retirement.

In his free time Reno could often be found weeding the front yard to make sure his yard was immaculate, taking trips with his wife, or sharing a good story or joke. On Saturday, April 16, 1955, he married the love of his life, the former Jeanette Masciola Giancarlo. Together they shared over 70 years together. Mrs. Giancarlo survives at home. Along with his wife, they were able to enjoy many vacations to various destinations over the years, including traveling across the country twice. Above all, Reno loved spending time with his grandchildren and his family.

Along with his wife, he is survived by his son Michael Giancarlo and wife Tammy, and four grandchildren, Nicholas Giancarlo and wife Brittany, Taylor Onusko and husband Dave, Jessica Cappuccetti, and Joseph Cappuccetti. He is also survived by a great granddaughter Lilliana, and a great grandson Onusko on the way! Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his daughter Karen Cappuccetti and four siblings.

Calling hours will be from 3PM to 6PM, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Sweet's Funeral Home, 4365 Albany Post Rd. Hyde Park, NY 12538. A

Funeral Mass will be at 10 AM on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Regina Coeli Church, 2 Harvey Street, Hyde Park, NY. Burial will follow at St. Peters Cemetery, Poughkeepsie.

Reno's family respectfully requests memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis TN 38105.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

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