Antonio Giardini

Antonio Giardini, 61, of Mandan, ND, passed away on January 2nd, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren, after a courageous battle with cancer.

A memorial service will be held on January 17th at A&B Pizza North (1017 Interstate Ave, Bismarck) from 2pm -5pm. In honor of Antonio, the family will be wearing pocket t-shirts with a floss pick in the pocket. All are welcome to join us by wearing the same.

Antonio Severio Giardini was born on October 26th, 1964 in Bismarck, ND, son of Peter and Laura (Price) Giardini. He was one of 6 children.

Antonio was raised and educated in Mandan. He then went to Job Corp in Clearfield, Utah

In 2000, Antonio married Kathy Giardini. This brought much love and joy into his life.

Antonio made his career cooking and sharing his love of food. All of his jobs revolved around cooking. While he was not cooking at his job, he could be found cooking for his family in the kitchen. He also enjoyed playing video games, canoeing, and being with his pets. Most of all, his family was his number one priority. Spending time with his children and grandchildren was his greatest joy.

Antonio is survived by his wife, Kathy; stepson, Barrett (Jen) Bopp; son, Brent Giardini; daughter, Tanya Jundt; Alley Bopp (Jeremiah), stepdaughter; Stevie Giardini, daughter; grandchildren, Antonio Jundt, Trent Giardini, Wyatt Jundt, Kent Giardini, Bionca Eiss, Michaela Giardini, William Bopp, Dawson Jundt, Zayne Eiss, Brooks Bopp; siblings, Peter, Timothy, Laura, and Charles, and his beloved pets, LouAnn and Lilly.

Antonio is preceded in death by his parents Pete and Laura (Gay) and his brother Mark.

Dad was a fun-loving person. He always cracked jokes and was a goofball, hence the picture we chose, well, he chose the picture. He was so proud of that picture because it meant so much. With all the struggles he endured that was the first time he got to wash his face and hair and brush his teeth at the sink without someone doing it for him in over a month. The picture also shows his true personality.