Sandra (Sandy) Giarnella's obituary , Passed away on February 4, 2026 in Middletown, Connecticut

Sandra (Sandy) Giarnella

September 16, 1947 - February 4, 2026 (78 years old)

Middletown, Connecticut

Sandra (Sandy) Giarnella's obituary , Passed away on February 4, 2026 in Middletown, Connecticut

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Sandra (Sandy) Giarnella

September 16, 1947 - February 4, 2026 (78 years old)

Middletown, Connecticut

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Sandra (Sandy) Giarnella Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 4, 2026, at the age of 78, Sandra (Sandy) Giarnella of Middletown, Connecticut passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sandra (Sandy) Giarnella to pay them a last tribute.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Clair Pickard and Patricia Pickard (Brown); her children, Yvonne Giarnella (Frank Scirpo), Tanya Helmen (Ben), Serena Bliss (Noah), Ralph Giarnella, Jr. (Jessica Perry) and Jeff Mace; her grandchildren, Caleb, Gabriel Helmen, Nick, Rogan Scirpo, Makena and Scarlett Bliss; her siblings, Kathy Certo (Joe), Patty Scofield, Holly Rittenberry (Earl) and Dennis Pickard (Pam); and her siblings-in-law, Kathy Jo Pickard, Lorraine Calegari, Tom Giarnella (Sue) and Andrew Giarnella. She was also cherished by many nieces and nephews.

Due to COVID-19 complications, the family was unable to hold a ceremony for Ralph (Doc) Giarnella at the time of his passing.

In lieu of flowers, please share your memories and stories of Sandy and Doc with the family on the tribute wall or in person.

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