Gilda Chirafisi-Russonello Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gilda Chirafisi-Russonello (Plainville, Connecticut), who passed away at the age of 94, on August 1, 2022. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gilda Chirafisi-Russonello to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Salvatore Milano and Asunta Milano (Carrano); and her former husband Dominick Chirafisi. She is survived by: her husband Bill (Bill); her sister Marj Basili of Fort Lauderdale, FL; her nephews, Giuseppe Basili of Reston, VA, Gian Basili of St. Augestine, FL and Robert Basili of Bergan; her sister-in-law Donna Merlino (Gino) of Staten Island, NY; her niece-in-law Dr. Phyllis Merlino Guastella (Joseph); her stepchildren, Pamela Miller (Michael) of Smithtown, NY, George Russonello (Cathy) of Staten Island, NY, Michael Russonello (Jennifer) of Palm City, FL, James Russonello of Staten Island, NY and Patricia Finney (Jay); and her stepgrandchildren, Olivia Finney, James Finney, William Russonello and Jake Russonello. She is also survived by two grand-nieces, two grand-nephews.
Donations to sponsor a child with heart health issues may be made to Gift of Life 7230 marked in honor of Gilda Chirafisi-Russonello to Metro Gift of Life, 9 Wildwood Road, East Chester, NY 10709.
