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John Charles Riffaud

June 26, 1955 — April 7, 2025

Mount Pleasant

John Charles Riffaud

John Charles Riffaud, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and dear friend, passed away on April 7, 2025, at the age of 69, in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

John was born on June 26, 1955, in Montevideo, Uruguay, to the late Carlos Ruben Walther Riffaud and the late Rachide Celia Sabe Riffaud. John traveled widely, and called a variety of places “home” throughout his life, including Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, California, Colorado, Florida, Washington, and South Carolina. He and his wife, Helaine, had a gift for turning each house into a home and delighted in designing and decorating their spaces. This may be why he liked to move so much . . . !

A graduate of Riverside Polytechnic High School in California, John received his BA from Syracuse University. He spent much of his career as a financial advisor, asset manager, and consultant, roles that reflected his steady nature and thoughtful approach to supporting others.

While he had a lifelong love for bread, brownies, cheese, cookies, scotch, and sports, nothing compared to his love for dogs. His gentle heart and nurturing spirit were never more evident than in the way he cared for them. Beginning in childhood with Dollar and Socks, and continuing throughout his life with 6 beloved rescues - Casey, Lucas, Jake, Captain, Red, and Sam - John provided a loving home and safe haven for these dogs. He was the leader of their pack.

John's life was defined by his kindness, quiet strength, and his unwavering support of those he loved. His calming presence, generosity, and tenderness touched everyone fortunate enough to know him. He will be missed beyond words.

John is lovingly remembered by his wife, Helaine Silva Riffaud; his sister, Cecile Benson; his brother and sister-in-law, Marcel and Laura Riffaud; his sisters-in-law and their husbands, Heliane and Carlos Gouvea, and Helenice and Eduardo Clemente; and his cherished nieces and nephews, Britt Benson, Noelle Benson, Sofia Riffaud, Nina Riffaud, Carolina Gouvea, Luis Fernando Gouvea, and Fernanda Clemente.

The family will welcome friends on Sunday, April 13, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC.

A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com .

Portuguese Version

John Charles Riffaud, um amado marido, irmão, tio e amigo querido, faleceu em 7 de abril de 2025, aos 69 anos, em Mount Pleasant, Carolina do Sul.

John nasceu em 26 de junho de 1955, em Montevidéu, Uruguai, filho dos falecidos Carlos Ruben Walther Riffaud e Rachide Celia Sabe Riffaud. John viajou muito e considerou diversos lugares como "lar" ao longo de sua vida, incluindo Uruguai, Argentina, Brasil, Califórnia, Colorado, Flórida, Washington e Carolina do Sul. Ele e sua esposa, Helaine, tinham o dom de transformar cada casa em um lar e adoravam projetar e decorar seus espaços. Talvez seja por isso que ele gostava tanto de se mudar...!

Formado pela Riverside Polytechnic High School, na Califórnia, John se formou na Syracuse University. Ele passou grande parte de sua carreira como consultor financeiro, gestor de ativos e consultor, funções que refletiam sua natureza estável e sua abordagem atenciosa para apoiar os outros.

Embora tenha sido apaixonado por pão, brownies, queijo, biscoitos, uísque e esportes, nada se comparava ao seu amor por cães. Seu coração gentil e espírito protetor nunca foram tão evidentes quanto na maneira como cuidava deles. Desde a infância com Dollar e Socks, e continuando ao longo de sua vida com seis cães resgatados - Casey, Lucas, Jake, Captain, Red e Sam - John proporcionou um lar amoroso e um porto seguro para esses cães. Ele era o líder da matilha.

A vida de John foi definida por sua gentileza, força silenciosa e seu apoio inabalável àqueles que amava. Sua presença calma, generosidade e ternura tocaram todos que tiveram a sorte de conhecê-lo. Sentiremos sua falta além das palavras.

A vida de John foi definida por sua gentileza, força silenciosa e seu apoio inabalável àqueles que amava. Sua presença serena, generosidade e ternura tocaram todos que tiveram a sorte de conhecê-lo. Sentiremos muito a sua falta.

John é lembrado com carinho por sua esposa, Helaine Silva Riffaud; sua irmã, Cecile Benson; seu irmão e cunhada, Marcel e Laura Riffaud; suas cunhadas e seus maridos, Heliane e Carlos Gouvea, e Helenice e Eduardo Clemente. e seus queridos sobrinhos e sobrinhas, Britt Benson, Noelle Benson, Sofia Riffaud, Nina Riffaud, Carolina Gouvea, Luis Fernando Gouvea e Fernanda Clemente, Eduardo Clemente (in memorian).

A família receberá os amigos no domingo, 13 de abril, das 10h30 às 12h30, na J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Capela Mount Pleasant, 1494 Mathis Ferry Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC.

Uma mensagem em sua memória pode ser enviada à família acessando nosso site www.jhenrystuhr.com.

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