Barbara C. Giardini

Barbara C. Giardini
With profound sadness and deep love, we announce the passing of Barbara Giardini, beloved wife to Jimmy, mother to Nick, and sister to Angelo Bonvenuto. Barbara was born on January 29, 1952 at Stamford Hospital to Manuel and Vera "DeDe" Bonvenuto. She peacefully left this world on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
She graduated from Greenwich High School in 1969 and attended Southern Connecticut State University. Upon graduating she started her 22 year teaching career in the Stamford Public School System. Barbara earned a Masters Degree and a Sixth Year Degree from the University of Bridgeport.
Barbara loved spending time in the sun, lakeside on Candlewood Lake every summer. She enjoyed sitting on the deck while reading a good book, Some of the winter months were spent in Cape Coral, Florida where she loved combing the beaches on Sanibel Island searching for seashells to add to her collection. Jimmy and Barb enjoyed many family vacations with their son, Nick, to the Caribbean, Mexico and many European countries. Barbara's greatest joys came from her family, whom she cherished above all else. She will be missed by all who loved her.
Funeral services will take place privately. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Barbara's memory may be made to Regional Hospice of Western CT or Ann's Place. Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.