John “Jack” Genetti

Jack was one of the kindest persons I've met. I got to know him through the Serra Club and would see him at Mass on Sunday, usually with his daughter. He told me stories about his basketball days at SLU, his interaction with Ed MaCauley, the great center and also with Jack a member the Hall of Fame. He was invariably friendly and fun to talk to. I will miss him greatly.

I did not have the privilege of knowing Mr. Genetti but I want to express my condolences and thanks. I have been active in Right to Life in the Belleville area for many years and most recently been on the planning committee for 40 Days for Life. His dedication to life was truly a gift we are all grateful for. Rejoice in the presence of our Creator Mr. Genetti. Peace be with all the Genetti family.

I am a member, in good standing, of the Jack Genetti Fan Club. He will be remembered as a worthy adversary in countless games of “Knock” at holiday parties. My fondest memories, however, are of the annual trips to Billiken Alumni Night. At halftime the basketball alumni in attendance would be paraded out, one by one, to the cheers of thousands of fans. The volume of the applause varied from polite to enthusiastic, depending on the popularity of the former player. Without fail, the loudest, most fervent response was for Jack Genetti, Hall-of-Famer from the 1942, 43, 46, & 47 teams. A man that no one in the building had ever even seen play. Also without fail, was my inability to hold back tears of joy for a man I will forever regard as a hero. Jack, a perfect combination of achievement and humility, wasn’t particularly thrilled with the event. He wasn’t comfortable with the “showiness” of the ordeal and routinely, had to be coaxed to attend. What a great guy and how lucky I am to have known him.

We are so saddened to hear about the loss of our Patriarch Jack. Jack was my father Bernard’s childhood buddy and first cousin. Jack told stories of how they got into mischief together and survived! I know they already met up in Heaven !!! God bless them both. The California Genetti’s

My condolences to Jack's family. I first met Jack at The Church of Our Lady of the Snows. He would attend the 11:30 Mass on weekdays and many times would drive himself. After Mass we would talk Billiken Basketball or Cardinal Baseball. I don't know of a kinder, gentler, man than Jack. I know he is in Heaven.

My condolences to Joan & Nick, I will miss seeing you both riding the coattails of Mr Genetti (SLU HOFer) at Chaifetz. My prayers for your family. God Bless and may Mr Genetti soul RIP.

Words are hard to find. As a member of the first family as I always referred to this branch of the Genetti’s My deepest condolences. I will remember Jack as a kind warm hearted person.May he sit in Gods eternal light. Tom Genetti-Vernon’s son.

Our prayers and thoughts are with his family.

My deep sympathy to the Genetti family. I knew Jack through my college roommate, Mary Ann. I admired his kind, gentle presence. His life was that of a giving servant. Thoughts and prayers to the family.

An appropriate tribute to Mr. Genetti is worthy of a thousand words- I only knew him to be a very sweet, smart, kind, generous and gentle man. His limitless charitable works positively affected countless lives. He lived life well~ We’ll miss him~

My condolences to the entire Genetti family. What a wonderful husband, father, friend and human being. He showed me how to be gentle, kind and humble by example. What a beautiful soul that received in heaven. I am sorry for your loss. I appreciate what a good friend he was to my Dad.