Antoinette “Toni” (Gorgoglione) Garreffi,
90, died Monday, May 9, 2022, with her loving daughter by her side. Born in Springfield on April 22, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Ruggiero and Pasqualina (Depalo) Gorgoglione.
Toni was a lifelong and devoted communicant of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and was a seamstress for many years before retiring. Her family was the unconditional loves of her life. She and her husband Mike enjoyed their winters in Boca Raton, FL with family and many friends.
Antoinette was predeceased by her husband MichaelGarreffi, Jr., and grandson, Antonio Garreffi. She leaves her children, Michael Garreffi, III & wife Filomena of Boca Raton and Michele Garreffi of Springfield, cherished grandchildren, Victoria Cooney & husband Brandon, Marisa Garreffi & fiancé Michael Filippone, Michael Garreffi, and Jonathan, Michael & Christopher Albano, great-grandchildren, Michael & Ariana Cooney, Francesca, Nico, & Carmella Filippone, andsister, Connie Garcia.
Family and friends are invited to visit Saturday, May 14, 9-10 a.m. at Tazzini Funeral Home, 22 Locust Street in Springfield, proceeding to Toni’s 11 a.m. Liturgy of Christian Burial at Mt. Carmel Church. Burial will follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel Church, St. Jude.org, or ResearchAutism.org.
Please visit www.TazziniFuneralHome.com for condolences.
Our sad farewell to the gracious and lovely lady who came with us each Tuesday night to St. Anthony's Novena. We both loved being with you, the most beautiful, sweet, kind, loyal, and classy lady. Our visits to Panera will not be the same without you. Memories of you are saddened by your departure. Farewell until we meet again our dear friend. We will always cherish the memory of you and your kindness, warmth, affection, and friendship.
Buonanotte nostro dolce Angelo in Paradiso... (Goodnight to our sweet Angel in Heaven)
Love,
Geri & Joan
I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Toni‘s
passing. She was always very kind and loving to me and my family. Always found the time to stop by and visit when we were in Springfield. Called her Aunt out of respect and how she treated us. She is with Uncle Mike and the rest of her family. May she RIP. Butch, Gladys, Christine, Mike, Francesca and Gianna.
Michele, Michael and family,
I am so sadden to hear of the passing of your beautiful mom. Many happy memories come to mind, but what I will remember most is her kindness, warmth, and beautiful smile. I know she will rest easy with your dad in heaven. May you find comfort in your memories.
Love, Theresa DiLizia Lavenburg