Charlene Elizabeth Gizzi

Charlene Elizabeth Gizzi obituary

Charlene Elizabeth Gizzi

Charlene Gizzi Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brunswick Funeral Service - Shallotte on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Charlene Elizabeth Gizzi, 68, of Shallotte, NC died Friday, April 4, 2025.

Born in Long Branch, NJ on May 18, 1956, she was the daughter of the late John Francis Thompson and Shirley Hodge Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister Shetty Dehn.

Surviving are her husband, David Gizzi; daughter Christine "Chrissy" Forrester (Douglas); sons William "Billy" Frankline and Alex Gizzi; sisters Cheryl Parsley and Carolee Cole; grandchildren Kaydne, Franklin, Kelly and Jamie.

A Celebration of Life will be conducted Sunday, April 27, 2025, following Sunday services at St. Luke Lutheran Church columbarium.

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