Charlotte Bernadette "Bernie" Ganim

CHARLOTTE BERNADETTE “BERNIE” GANIM (nee Rigo), age 75, of Sagamore Hills, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Born May 18, 1941 in Lorain, OH, daughter of the late Joseph Louis Rigo and Maria Rozic-Rigo. Charlotte worked as an Administrative Assistant for Aetna Insurance Company. She enjoyed volunteering at Regina Health Center, reading, music and spending time with family. A member of St. Maron Catholic Church in Cleveland, Charlotte was devoted to her faith. Survived by her loving husband Douglas Joseph Ganim, two step-children Doug (Mary Beth) and David (Sandi), sisters Zita Ball, Dolores Pressick, Judith Ann Scasino, Barbara Mezatesta (Jack), Susan Rigo, Carol MacDonald (Joseph), Monica Ulsenheimer (Dean), brothers Joseph P. Rigo (Sharon) and John Rigo, seventeen nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by sister Helen Marie Sebusch. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Brian Muha Foundation, www.brianmuhafoundation.org , 874 Helenhurst Ct., Westerville, OH 43081, Regina Health Center, 5232 Broadview Rd., Richfield, OH 44286 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maron Church, 1245 Carnegie Ave., Friday, May 27 at 10:30 A.M. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Prayers of Incense Thursday at 7 P.M. Friends received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 Pearl Rd., (AT SNOW RD.) THURSDAY 3-8 P.M.