Jenna Louise Giardini, 17, of Mendon, MA passed away on June 30, 2021.
Jenna was born in Framingham, August 19, 2003, the loving daughter of John and Tami (Harris) Giardini of Mendon. Jenna had been a lifelong Mendon resident.
Jenna just recently graduated from Nipmuc Regional High School and was planning on attending the University of Massachusetts, Boston in the Fall. She was planning on entering the nursing program and had aspirations of working in the oncology department after watching her grandfather battle with cancer. She was a sweet, caring person who had a true desire to help others.
She was also passionate about cheerleading. She started her cheer career at the age of 6 and loved every minute of it. She was a dedicated leader and her teammates meant the world to her. Her family was incredibly proud that she was named captain the past two years in a row.
Jenna was spunky and sparkly like her mom. You could always count on her for fashion advice, make-up tips – she wanted to help everyone look and feel fabulous. Like her father, Jenna shared a love for cars, especially her father’s Challenger Shaker RT. Jenna and her dad also shared a special bond with their taste in music. One of her favorite experiences was going to the Motley Crue concert with her father.
Not only was Jenna gorgeous on the outside, she was beautiful inside. She touched so many hearts and made friends wherever she went. She always rooted for the underdog. Her smile would melt your heart. She will be so deeply missed by many.
In addition to her parents she is survived by her siblings, Zachary Tyler Giardini, and Olivia Marie Giardini of Mendon.
She is also survived by her grandparents, Cathy (Collins) Harris of Bellingham, and the late George A. Harris, Susan (Gallagher) Giardini of Franklin and the late John “Grumpy” Giardini, and Robert E. Sullivan of Bellingham.
Jenna is also survived by her aunts and uncles, Robert and Ann Giardini of Franklin, Steven and Conny Giardini of Mendon, and the late Mark Harris. Jenna is also survived by her cousins, Bobby Giardini, Kevin Giardini, Nick Giardini, Jake Giardini, and Cameron Briggs. She was a lover of all animals, especially her family pets, Mack, Khloe, Kenny and Frankie.
Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 6 in St. Mary’s Church, Franklin at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Medway.
Calling hours will be on Monday, July 5 from 5-8 p.m. in the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 131 Main Street, Franklin.
The family has asked that flowers be omitted and donations be made in Jenna’s memory to the Jenna L. Giardini, Scholarship c/o Dean Bank, 32 Hastings Street, Mendon, MA. 01756.