Charlene P. Giardina

Charlene Patricia Benham Giardina, age 52, of Southbury, the beloved wife of Luigi Giardina, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Danbury Hospital. She was born in Derby, on September 11, 1971, loving daughter of Sandra Horischak Benham of Seymour and the late Richard James Benham. Charlene was a receptionist for Nuvance Health Care of Southbury. She was a graduate of The Valley Academy of Beauty Culture of Ansonia. Charlene enjoyed camping, hiking, and sitting on her rocking chair watching lightening bugs. Most of all, Charlene loved to spend time with her family and many friends. She will be sadly missed by all but will remain forever in our hearts. In addition to her beloved husband Luigi and mother Sandra, Charlene's family includes her two cherished sons Sebastiano R. Giardina of Southbury and Zachary S. Giardina of Meriden, four loving sisters Susan and Debra Benham of Seymour, Cynthia Bova (John) of Wolcott and Darlene Cottle (Jonathan) of New Hartford and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of Charlene's life will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 10:00 am DIRECTLY at the St. Nicholas Parish/Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Mountain Road in Seymour. Interment, in the family plot at Mountain Meadows Cemetery in Seymour will follow. Friends and relatives may greet the family on Monday, October 23, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Miller-Ward Funeral Home, 260 Bank St. (RT 67, across from Klarides Village) in Seymour. Memorial gifts in Charlene' s memory may be made to Seymour Pink, through the funeral home. To light a virtual candle or to leave condolences online, please visit www.millerwardfuneralhome.com Cemetery Details Mountain Meadows Cemetery 117 Mountain Road Seymour, CT 06483 Previous Events Visitation OCT 23. 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET) Miller-Ward Funeral Home 260 Bank Street (RT 67, across from Klarides Village) Seymour, CT 06483 https://www.millerwardfuneralhome.com Funeral Mass OCT 24. 10:00 AM (ET) Church of the Good Shepherd 135 Mountain Road Seymour, CT 06483