Elizabeth (Gifaldi) Prieto
HOLLEY – Elizabeth (Gifaldi) Prieto of Huntersville, NC, formerly of Holley, NY passed away December 3, 2024 at home surrounded by her family after a 2-year battle with melanoma. She was born April 21,1982.
She is predeceased by her grandparents, William Buell, and Frank and Marion Gifaldi.
Lizzie is survived by her loving husband of 6 years, Kristopher Prieto, and her precious son, Luca. She is also survived by parents, Rich and Roxane Gifaldi; brothers, Rich (Maggie) Gifaldi and Francis (Crystal) Gifaldi; grandmother, Margaret Buell; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Lizzie graduated from Holley Jr./Sr. High School in 2000. While in school, she participated in dance, pageants, cheerleading and musicals, receiving many awards. She graduated in 2004 with a Communications degree from Wingate University, Wingate, NC.
She moved to Monroe, NC and worked for Portrait Innovations followed by Elizabeth Missionary Church in Monroe, NC. She lived in various areas of Charlotte, NC working for Sunbelt in SC where she met her husband, Kris. After they were married, they moved to Huntersville and she received and opportunity to work in management for IManage. She worked there at the time of her passing.
Lizzie loved cooking, crafts, reading, traveling and spending time with her family. She loved giving gifts and even made sure to order gifts for Christmas for her son and other family members before her passing.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life for Lizzie on February 1, 2025 at the Brockport Exempts, 248 West Ave., Brockport, NY 2 to 4:30 p.m. A brief service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Donations may be made to Kristopher Prieto mailed to 22 East Union St, Holley, NY 14470.