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Cliffie SARANDON Obituary

SARANDON, Cliffie 96, born Maria Cardullias in Norfork, VA, she moved to Tarpon Springs shortly after with her family. At 17, she married Greek restaurateur Chris Sarandon and moved to Beckley, WV. After their 1970 divorce, she started a career in Beverly Hills, CA, working as a nanny for Herb Alpert, and Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner, and as a companion for Rita Hayworth. In 1989, she moved back to Tarpon Springs. She is survived by her son, Chris Sarandon; a sister, Lula Dalacos of Tarpon Springs; and a brother, Deno Cardullias of Clearwater; three grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Visitation Friday 6-8 pm at Dobies Funeral Home, Tarpon Chapel. Funeral services will be held at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Tarpon Springs at 2 pm, Saturday. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Suncoast Hospice.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times from Feb. 14 to Feb. 15, 2013.

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Wanda Cardullias

July 17, 2025

Thia Cliffie, I think of you often. As a young woman diagnosed with cancer, you were kind enough to sit with me and give me encouraging words. Filled with love and compassion. You were always so kind and sweet. You shared your life with me and opened up your heart. I will always carry you in my heart. I know God had a special place for you in heaven

Sally Cinpak

February 8, 2022

This was so long ago but I still think of her. She insisted that my daughter was Greek (she is not) and wanted to find a "nice Greek boy" for her. She was just such a delight!

Katherine Arvanitis

February 16, 2013

My mom and her were friends.. So sorry for your loss.

Annette Alexiou-Parr

February 16, 2013

Thia Cliffie always had a sweet smile and nice things to say about all. She always made things with $1 bills, like rings, etc for my kids when they were younger! She will be misses. Love to all the family! Boys look like their mommies and Chris was her clone.. Awesome.. May her memory be eternal.. Love you Thia Cliffie xoxo

The Fudge Factory

February 15, 2013

Our sincere condolences.

Callie Perez-Snow

February 15, 2013

Cliffie and my mother were lifelong friends. She was a sweet, dear lady and will be missed by all who knew her. May her memory be eternal.

Sally Cinpak

February 15, 2013

Cliffie was very generous with her love and always up for fun. She was so proud of her family and her 4 strikes in a row in Wii bowling. I miss her kind spirit.

Nikki Christu

February 15, 2013

I cannot tell you how much I admired and respected Cliffie Sarandon. She will be missed by those who knew her. She was a wonderful presence wherever she was...May Her Memory Be Eternal. God Granted Her Many Years.

Barbara Trescott Peters

February 15, 2013

Cliffie was a wonderful person and will be missed greatly.

February 14, 2013

To Cliffie and her family
Cliffies presence here will be missed by all. Her positive and joyful manner was a pleasure to be around.
Always Pat from Activities

Lisa Malamatos Benitez

February 14, 2013

My sincere condolences to the family of Thea Cliffie. She was a great, lifelong friend of my Thea Calypso's. I will never forget how they acted like teenage school girls when they got together, no matter their age!

Holli Alexander

February 14, 2013

Cliffie I remember when we would walk around the building and how pround you would be. I will miss you greatly. Thank you for sharing your wonderful life with me. Love ya momma

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