Greif, Christine

Christine M. (Pappalardo) Greif, 52, of Avon, beloved wife of Robert Greif, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 9, 2022. Born in Hartford on September 24, 1969, the daughter of Margaret E. (Sawyer) Pappalardo and Dr. John V. Pappalardo. She was raised in Avon, attended local schools and was a 1987 graduate of Avon High School. She went on to receive her bachelor's degree in 1991 from Dickinson College and her master's degree in Library Science from Southern CT State University. Christine's life tragically changed on May 11, 1997, as she was hit by a drunk driver and suffered a traumatic brain injury. Prior to her accident Christine was a successful runner, enjoyed swimming and biking, and competed in several triathlons. Her accident left her severely impaired, but she was able to learn to paint using watercolors and pastels. Her art sessions were great therapy for Christine, and the images she created have brought tremendous joy to all those who have been able to share them. An avid baker before the accident, with the assistance of friends and family, she always made sure there were fresh muffins, breads and treats for everyone to enjoy. She loved gardening and enjoyed traveling to Cape Cod, especially to see her beloved lighthouses. She loved bears of all kinds, especially her teddy bears and the ones that regularly visit her

bird feeders. Christine is survived by her husband of 26 years Robert Greif, her parents, Margaret E. (Sawyer) Pappalardo and Dr. John V. Pappalardo of Avon, her brother, David V. Pappalardo and his wife Mary Kate Sullivan of Coventry, her sister, Susan E. Pappalardo and her husband Brad Weed of Kirkland, WA, her mother-in-law, Marian W. Greif of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA and her sister-in-law, Michelle A. Miller of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, her nieces and nephews, Vesta and Merek Weed and Hannah and Erik Miller. She was predeceased by her father-in-law, Dr. Donald D. Greif. Christine's family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, from 4-7PM at Carmon Funeral Home & Family Center, 301 Country Club Road, Avon, CT 06001. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday June 15, 2022, at 10AM at the Church of St. Ann, 289 Arch Road, Avon, CT 06001. Burial will be private and at

the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations in Christine's memory may be made to Avon Dollars for Scholars, PO Box 706, Avon, CT 06001, Dickinson College McAndrews Fund for Athletics, PO Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013 or the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut, 200 Day Hill Rd # 250, Windsor, CT 06095. For condolences, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.

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