James 'Jimmy' Giannetta
James 'Jimmy' Giannetta, 65, was held at the federal prison in Seagoville, Texas. His brother, Russ Giannetta, said Jimmy wanted his ashes scattered in a particular place and that their father waited for his calls. Jimmy contracted COVID-19 in late June 2020, was taken to Dallas Regional Medical Center, and died there on July 16. The Dallas County Medical Examiner's office confirmed the death, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons listed him among three Seagoville deaths from the virus. Russ Giannetta said Jimmy had a do-not-resuscitate order and did not want to be placed on a ventilator.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. The Federal Bureau of Prisons reports he died of COVID-19, and the Dallas County Medical Examiner's office confirmed the death.
Reported by: Federal Bureau of Prisons (the agency that held him); Dallas County Medical Examiner's office (medical examiner or coroner).