Antonetta Gjinaj

SPC Antonetta Gjinaj, 33, of Fayetteville, NC died Saturday, October 30, 2021.

SPC Gjinaj was born on January 4, 1988 to Pashko and Dila Gjinaj in Southampton, NY. As a Specialist in the US Army she worked as a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic in the HSC 188th BSB on Fort Bragg. She joined the Army to create a secure future for her family by advancing her education opportunities. SPC Gjinaj had a love for animals and previously worked for Olde Towne Animal Hospital in Southampton, NY for ten years.

While serving SPC Gjinaj received the following awards and decorations: National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Military Outstanding Volunteer Medal.   

SPC Gjinaj was preceded in death by her father, Pashko Gjinaj; and her son, Aric Shaun Gjinaj-Fowler.

She is survived by her husband, Steven Santiago Rosa, of the home; her mother, Dila Gjinai; her mother in law, Carmen Rosa, of Puerto Rico; two brothers, Frok Gjinaj (Albina), and Gjon Gjinaj (Crisceus); six sisters, Roza Gjinaj, Maria Gjinaj (Heriberto Santiago), Marta Berisha, Hana Gjinaj, Prena Gjinaj (Ryan Rand), and Gjina Gjinaj; nineteen nieces and nephews and a host of extended family members and friends.

A Funeral Service will be conducted on Monday, November 29, 2021 12:00 Noon at The Main Post Chapel Fort Bragg, NC. The family will receive friends for two hours prior to the service beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow with Full Military Honors at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery, 8220 Bragg Blvd. Spring Lake, NC 28390 with Chaplain (Capt.) Charles Awotwi officiating. 

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