John GIORDANO, IV

John married Karen PHIPPS. Karen was born in abt. 1964; died on 18 Dec 2013 in Chesterton, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Karen Giordano
Obituary

Giordano, Karen (nee Phipps) Age 49, of Chesterton, formerly of Merrillville, passed away on December 18, 2013 after a courageous battle against breast cancer. She was a graduate of Andrean High School, class of 1983. She attended Indiana and Purdue Universities and earned a degree in Safety Engineering. Karen was employed by Amerisure Insurance as a Safety Consultant. Karen loved spending time with family and friends. She had a great sense of humor, loved to have fun, and enjoyed music. Having spent most of her life in NW Indiana, Karen developed a deep appreciation of Lake Michigan and its beautiful beaches. Karen was a loving mother, devoted wife and caring friend to many. She will be remembered by all who loved her as someone who knew how to be a friend. She was preceded in death by her father, Sam Phipps and stepfather, Robert Nutt. Karen is survived by her husband, John Giordano III; daughter, Samantha Giordano and son, John "Jack" Giordano IV all of Chesterton; mother, Joyce Nutt of Crown Point; sisters, Janie (Thomas) Bell of Magnolia, TX, Laura (Michael) Ryan, Valparaiso, Kay (Jose) Ramirez, Munster and Nancy (David) Sternberg, Solon, OH; mother and father-in-law, John and Nicki Giordano, Crown Point; brothers-in-law, Doug (Sue) Giordano, Crown Point, Dave (Jen) Giordano, Schererville; sisters-in-law, Jill (Steve) Eichler, Crown Point, Amy (Bryan) Hudson, Gentry, AR; many special nieces and nephews who are dearly missing their "Aunt Bea"; and beloved four-legged friend, Otis. Funeral service Monday, December 23, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, Rev. G. Thomas Jones officiating. Friends are invited to meet with Karen's family on Sunday from 1:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Phight Like a Phipps Girl for her children's education. www.burnsfuneral.com.