James Myron Giovanazi

James M. Giovanazi of Hilton Head Island passed away at his home on November 1, 2018 at the

age of 85. He was a native of California and a graduate of Occidental College (1954) and

McGeorge School of Law (1979). He retired from the USAF after a distinguished career as a

navigator, engineer and base commander (1954-1974). In 1981 he returned to Aiken and

renewed many of his friendships formed during his term as commander of the Aiken Air Force

Station radar installation (1970-1972). He moved to Hilton Head Island in 1988. He loved his

life in South Carolina and was passionate about classical music, opera, the arts and his grand

piano. He is survived by Loretta, his wife of 39 years.