Charlotte Marie Bignotti

Charlotte Bignotti, a Native Californian, was born on March 31st, 1950 to her parents Al and Olga Bignotti. She was 74 years young at the time of her passing on December 19th, 2024. Charlotte had a zest for life-someone who lit up a room when she would enter it with her beautiful smile and vivacious personality. She grew up and spent most of her life in Mountain View, California. She went to Mountain View High School. She was a Bay Area office manager and realtor for many years.
She shined as a mother to her Daughter, Gina Biegel who was as close to her daughter as one can be especially the last decade and the loss is quite deep and vast. Gina will miss her mom so very dearly and hold her in her heart and mind for the rest of her life. Her sister, Barbara Johnson, and brother, Kenneth Bignotti will also keep her near and dear to their hearts. Charlotte has also been reunited with her nephew Robert Yates. She was also loved by Steve Brashear, Gina's partner. Those lives she touched, her friends and family, will live on by holding those special times with her.
She adored her pets. She is now with her precious cat, Punkie along with her cat grandbabies Bravest, Squeaks, and Handsome. Her current cat, PB along with her grandpups Zoe, Cleo, and Monte miss her everyday-especially the songs she sang to them, the treats she encouraged, and the brushing of her beloved PB. PB will live with Charlotte's dear friend John Penny who will continue to care for PB as she would have.
She lived a modest life and of the things she had, she loved little nick knacks and trinkets. She loved giving and receiving gifts especially from her daughter. She would often get gifts and not even use them but keep them in the package. She loved to make cute displays with her smalls.
She loved antiques, especially older hats and purses. Her daughter, like her, will continue her tradition of collecting and displaying antiques, and will also make sure snow people are present as she loved snowmen.
Charlotte's Celebration of Life Details
By Invite Only
Date and Time:
Saturday, February 8th, 2025
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Location:
Hotel Los Gatos - By Invite Only
In the Monte Sereno Room (Salons A & B)
210 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 335-1700
www.hotellosgatos.com
For Invitation Details Contact Gina Biegel at gina@stressedteens.com
The Monte Sereno Room is upstairs from the lobby. If you have any questions, please ask the lobby staff. Signage will be available in the hotel lobby and outside the Monte Sereno Room.
Parking is available at no charge underground in the parking garage.
The event is upstairs, and an elevator is available.
Schedule (listed in Pacific Time zone):
1:00-1:30 Welcome, Gather, and Join Together
1:30-2:00 Hors d'oeuvres and Slide Show of Memories of Charlotte
2:00-3:00 Sharing of Fond Stories, Memories, and the like of Charlotte (Online Component Too)
3:00-4:00 Dessert and Continued Sharing as we Close the Celebration of Life
Online Attendance for the Celebration of Life via Zoom
Hybrid Option for those who Can't Attend Live on Zoom
Time: February 8th, 2025
Zoom Room Opens 15 Minutes Early
Pacific Time 2:00PM PT-3:30PM PT
Eastern Time 5:00PM ET-6:30PM ET
Click Link Below to Join Zoom Meeting
https://stressedteens.zoom.us/j/654154980?pwd=dHhEZ056QnZKYVZaSVlBNlE2WEdrZz09
The link should get you in directly to the online Celebration of Life. However, if you are having problems here is the direct meeting ID and Passcode
Meeting ID: 654 154 980
Passcode: 340697
Donations in Charlotte's Honor
Charlotte loved her precious cat PB almost as much as her own daughter, Gina. Gina accepted PB as a cat sister. Charlotte rescued PB from IBOK Rescue. Itty Bitty Orphan Kitty Rescue is an all-volunteer organization based in San Jose California dedicated to helping homeless, orphaned kittens in Santa Clara County find loving forever homes. To learn more and to donate go to: www.ibokrescue.org