John Antone “Jolly Jack” Giacoma
June 18, 1937 – March 1, 2026
John (Jack) Antone Giacoma, passed away on Sunday evening, March 1, 2026, at the age of 88.
Jack was born on June 18, 1937, in Butte, Montana, to John Giacoma and Rena Pezzetti Giacoma. He grew up in Butte alongside his younger sister, Maureen Giacoma Murphy.
Jack was raised in the Mining City and spent much of his life between Butte, Holter Lake, and later Yuma, Arizona, while also spending time in Helena where he was well known to many in the community.
He began his working life as a produce manager at Buttrey’s in Butte before later going to work for the Bertoglio Distributing company which he eventually purchased from his cousin.
In 1965, Jack married Loa Mae Palmer in Butte. Together they built a loving partnership that included several business ventures over the years, including Bertoglio Distributing in Butte and the Indian Trails RV/Marina and Indian Trails Lodge Bar/Restaurant on Holter Lake.
Jack was known for playing the accordion at parties and many boat tours on Holter Lake, where he spent many summers with Loa, family and friends. A full-blooded Italian with a strong personality and a big belly laugh, he was well known and recognized by many throughout the communities where he lived and worked.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Loa Mae Giacoma.
Condolences may be shared in his memory.
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Thursday April 30, 2026
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
1502 Shirley Road
Helena, Montana 59602
Rite of Committal
10:00 a.m.
Friday May 1, 2026
Holy Cross Cemetery
4700 Harrison Avenue
Butte, Montana 59701
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Thursday April 30, 2026
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
1502 Shirley Road
Helena, Montana 59602
Rite of Committal
10:00 a.m.
Friday May 1, 2026
Holy Cross Cemetery
4700 Harrison Avenue
Butte, Montana 59701
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Mark Johnson says
Rest in peace my friend
Dan Locke says
Worked with Jack when he was produce manager at Buttrey’s and I was a box boy. Occasionally I would get to work in produce when he needed help. He was a great guy funny and helpful!! RIP
Julie Massaro says
He will be missed at the Indian Trails Bar! We always enjoyed our stops in there when boating on Holter. RIP Sir.
Lance Zanto says
Many many great memories. Rest in peace and God speed my great friend!
Deacon Steve Barry says
Jack and Loa were faithful members of Sacred Heart and Our Lady of the Valley Parish for many years. Jack was always a caring and generous man, and his humor and words of wisdom always brought a smile to my face.
May Jack rest in Peace. May his soul and the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace, Amen!
Sherry Beaver says
Oh my golly, Jack. You and Loa are being gone from this earth is a real loss What a darling twosome you made with Loa Showing everyone how to have fun while we’re working carrying cases of beer up the hill to the bar at Holter Lake are bringing in docks. All the fun we had in Butte America will never be forgotten. BFF I guess is what we call our best friends. That you have been to Ray and I and our daughters Thanks for the love and memories, Jack Rest in peace.
Jennifer Kite says
Rest in peace Loa and Giacoma! You will be missed!