Charlotte Ann Giafardino, of Greenwich, passed away Saturday, Sept. 8 surrounded by loved ones. She was 79. Born Jan. 11, 1939 to Emil and Ann Dudas, she was the beloved wife of the late Donald Giafardino.
Charlotte is survived by her loving children Donald (Lisa), Tom (Cheryl), Lisa van Zyl (David) and John (Sandra); her six cherished grandchildren Daniella, Adriana, Steven, Christian, Luke and Emma; and her dear brother Charles Dudas.
Charlotte was the proprietor of Mixed Emotions, in Cos Cob, and also worked for many years for Central Junior High School, Greenwich Country Day School, and Brunswick School.
To honor her life, family and friends will gather Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m., at Sacred Heart Church, Byram, followed by interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org.
