Georgianne "GiGi" Malizia, 62, of New Castle passed away Friday afternoon, December 4, 2020, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, following a brief illness.

Mrs. Malizia was born April 3, 1958, in New Castle, a daughter of Donald and Lois (Shipley) Brunswick. She attended New Castle High School, and later attended courses at the former New Castle Business School.

For many years, GiGi managed the Lil Shopper convenient store on the North Hill of New Castle. She later worked for Augustine's Pizza and Shenango Pride Convenient Store, also both in New Castle.

GiGi was of the Christian faith.

She enjoyed assembling jigsaw puzzles and loved playing board games with her nieces and nephews.

GiGi is survived by her beloved husband of 28 years, James T. Malizia of New Castle, whom she married September 5, 1992; her mother, Lois Brunswick, of New Castle; two sisters, Cindy (Terry) DeSalvo, of New Castle; Candy Schlumberger, of West Pittsburg; two brothers, Ricky Brunswick, of Florida; Brian (Lisa) Brunswick, of New Castle; a sister-in-law, Debbie (Michael) Tormey, of Hopewell, PA; three Godchildren;  many nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

GiGi was preceded in death by her father; two sisters; two brothers; and an infant child.

Calling hours will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, in the funeral home, with Pastor Bob Kaleta, officiating.