Phyllis L. Giardina
June 10, 1931 ~ February 6, 2025
Born in:
New Haven, Connecticut
Resided in:
Hamden, Connecticut
In Loving Memory of Phyllis Giardina
Phyllis who lit up every room with her beauty, warmth, and kindness, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025 at the age of 93.
A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she will be remembered for the love she gave so freely and the joy she brought to everyone who knew her.
From her early days, Phyllis stood out-not just for being the “prettiest girl “in high school (a title she carried with grace and a little humor) but for the kindness and generosity that made her truly unforgettable. She was a graduate of Larson College (now Quinnipiac University) and worked in the Insurance industry prior to having her 4 children.
Phyllis had a way of making people feel special, whether through a warm smile, a thoughtful word, or one of her legendary home-cooked meals. Cooking was her love language, and her kitchen was always filled with love & laughter.
Above all, her family was her greatest pride, and she poured her heart into creating a home full of love, laughter, and memories that will be cherished forever. She was the kind of mom who always knew the right thing to say, the kind of grandma who always showed unconditional love and the kind of person whose kindness left a lasting impression on all who knew her.
She is survived by her four children Debbie Pullano (Sal) of Hamden, Vincent Giardina of Hamden, Joe Giardina Jr. of Hamden, Louise Giardina of Fairfield. Her 2 grandchildren Vanessa Bryer (Craig) of Hanover MA, Melinda Pullano of Pompano Beach FL, her 2 great grandchildren Ariana & Emilia Bryer of Hanover, MA & her beloved dog Molly.
She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years Joseph Giardina, Sr. and her sister Marie Caruso.
While our hearts are heavy with loss, we find comfort in knowing that her love, laughter, and all of the happy memories we had with her will always be with us
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A celebration of Phyllis’s life will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Friends may visit with her family at Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Ave, Hamden from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. followed by her Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul the VI Parish / Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Whitney Ave, Hamden. Burial will be private. Memorial donations in memory of Phyllis can be made to YNHH “The fund for Hospital of Saint Raphael Campus”. Online- www.givetoynhh.org (http://www.givetoynhh.org/) or call 203-688-9644
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Special Thanks to the staff on Verdi 2 West and SLA-5 (HSR Campus) for their
compassionate care and support. To send a condolence to her family please see her obituary at: www.beecherandbennett.com
Services
Visitation: February 15, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Hamden
2300 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
203-288-0800
Mass of Christian Burial: February 15, 2025 11:00 am
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
2819 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
203-248-0141
Dear Deb, Sal, Vinny, Joe, and Louise, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom. She was everything we all strive to be. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mom, grandmother and great grandmother. She always had me laughing. I will always remember fun times when I was young sending time with Debbie on the Boulevard. She was so loved and will be missed immensely!
Phyllis met me when I was 15 and going with her brother in law. I was so young and naive. She was so wonderful. Helped me in so many ways and gave me some of my favorite recipes to this day. I loved her and will never forget her.
Everyone who has heard about Phyliss’s passing immediately said she was such a lovely woman.
Her four children will agree and especially her grandchildren in which she had great pride.
She had a special talent for cooking and for giving. She was very generous. She sent food to me several times and I thank her dearly.
Love Dorothy.
God bless Mrs. Giardina.
Lived on the Boulevard along with Camaranos, DeBoses, and Giardinas. We had a great childhood, with many happy memories of Mrs. Giardina. Rest in peace!