Our beloved mother Judith Carol Pleines Chiaramonte Smith, "Judi," passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024 from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. She was born in New Haven, CT on Feb. 6, 1944, to Carl T. and Muriel (Reif) Pleines. Judi was pre-deceased by her parents, her brothers, Carl Junior and Daniel Pleines, her daughter Kelly E. Chiaramonte, and her husband George A. Smith. She is survived and missed by her daughters, Lynne Caryl Chiaramonte, Kathleen D. Capalener (Mark), and Lynn L. Riotte (Gene), her grandchildren, Kate R. Magadan and Jack D. Riotte, her great-grandson, Jacks Riotte, her stepsons, Kenneth (Lori) and William (Sheri) Smith, as well as her first husband and friend Edward Chiaramonte, and numerous friends and extended family.
Judi was raised in Hamden, CT and lived for a time in Lake Stevens, WA before returning to CT. She loved listening to all kinds of music and was supportive of various local bands. She enjoyed traveling, particularly on the back of a Harley Davidson motorcycle. She was happy being at home with her daughter Lynne and her favorite cat, Pearlie, watching birds visit her feeder, and tapping her toes to her favorite music.
A memorial service will be held on Sat., June 29th at 12 noon at St. Paul VI Parish-Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 2819 Whitney Ave., Hamden. To send condolences, please see obituary at www.beecherandbennett.com.