Mary Ann Ciardo

Mary Ann Ciardo, born on May 15, 1940, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025 in East Troy, Wisconsin, after boldly fighting cancer. She was the eldest in her family of nine children. She graduated from Bay View High School in 1958 where she excelled in Performance Voice, Chorus, and A Cappella. Mary Ann had a strong spirit (including her opinions and beliefs), along with a generous heart, a sassiness, and a sense of humor; and these were just a few attributes that made her an extremely engaging personality. She could make friends with complete strangers.

She adored dark chocolate, Taco Bell tacos, Vodka Tonics, Reading, the white sands of Siesta Key Beach, Florida, and mostly, her family.

Mary Ann was predeceased by her parents, Anthony and Geraldine Ciardo, as well as her siblings Paul Ciardo, Anthony (Melody) Ciardo, Theresa Ciardo, Charles Ciardo and Arnold Ciardo, and her nephew Paul Ciardo, Jr.

She is survived by her beloved daughter, Deanna (James) Carini; son, Stephen (Tammy) Schaefgen; as well as her granddaughters: Christa (Dean) Carini-Hanson, Caitlin (Michael) Collins, and Isabella Schaefgen; and her great-grandson, Jonas Hanson.

She is further survived by her dear sisters: Georgia (Kenneth) Beutler, Michelle (Scott) Bruss, and Gloria Ciardo, in addition to many nieces, nephews, and friends.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later time.

Special thanks to Allay Hospice for their support; especially John R., Deb RN, Alana RN, and Kristin RN.

In lieu of memorials, donations in her name may be sent to:

St. Jude's Research Hospital

501 St. Jude Place

Memphis, TN 38105