Geno was a happy and special boy who loved his family, baseball and animals. He was the love of his parents lives, their hope for the future and their inspiration. All of their lives changed forever in April of 2010 when Geno was diagnosed with Hepato Cellular Carcinoma, a type of liver cancer rare in children and very aggressive. Geno endured many surgeries, procedures and a lengthy stay in an Intensive Care unit. He fought harder than most adults ever could. Despite this, on June 15, 2010 Geno lost his battle with Hepato Cellular Carcinoma. He was 13 years old. He is survived by his parents, Katy Cairo and Gene Gniadek, and the innumerable memories of his courage, love and kindness.