obituaries

Nov 26, 2018

Thomas passed away after a brave 20-month battle with Pancreatic Cancer at the age of 68. Born and raised in Pittsburg, he attended St. Peter Martyr and Pittsburg High School. He later went on to graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He owned several businesses including; Primo Deli, Rice Wine and Liquor and...

Nov 25, 2018

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 7, 2018 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral services Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 9:30am to 12:30pm both days at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Memory Gardens Cemetery 2011 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord, Ca 94520.

Nov 24, 2018

Veronica (Vera) Russo, 97, of Pittsburg, died peacefully in her sleep on November 24, 2018. Vera was born on March 16, 1921, in Riverbank, California, to Emilio and Carolina (Richiardi) Favero, immigrants from Piemonte, Italy, a heritage Vera was very proud of. Vera worked hard beginning at a young age, a necessity during the Depression, at dry yards, canneries,...

Nov 24, 2018

Pacita "Paz" Panugaling Masanegra was born January 28, 1925 in Mantalongon, Barili, Cebu, Philippines. She was born to Tranquilino and Ana Panugaling and was in the middle of seven children.

In 1948, she married and left for the U. S. during World War II, where she settled in Pittsburg, CA. She earned her high school diploma from...

Nov 22, 2018

On Thursday, November 22, 2018, Jose (Zay) Claudio Vasquez, a loving husband, father, son, and brother passed away suddenly at the age of 41 years old. Jose was born on April 20, 1977 in Fairfield, California and also was a lifelong resident of Pittsburg, California. Jose attended Pittsburg Schools and graduated in 1996. Jose worked in construction. Jose was...

Nov 21, 2018

Michael "Swoop" Hernandez passed away on November 21, 2018. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 10:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy following at 12:00pm at Church of the Good Shepherd.

Nov 21, 2018

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm with a vigil at 6:30pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 10:00am at Church of the Good Shepherd. A private committal service will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery in Antioch.

Nov 18, 2018

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 10:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Cremation service following at Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th St., Antioch, Ca 94509

Nov 18, 2018

Richard Jereczek passed away on November 18, 2018. He was born March 16, 1931 in Winona, Minnesota to Benjamin and Gertrude Jereczek. He came to California while in the Air Force stationed at Camp Stoneman and worked at US Steel until his retirement in 1990. He married Genevieve Jereczek in 1952. They have three children Gary Jereczek (Alice Sung) who...

Nov 11, 2018

Sarah Castillo peacefully passed away November 11, 2018 at her home. She was born in Sultana, California and a 65 year resident of Pittsburg. A member of the Latin American Women's League and J.F.K. Scholarship Committee. She was a homemaker. Sarah is survived and loved by her daughter Gloria Quesada (Victor), son Larry Castillo (Julia), several grandchildren, great and great...

Nov 11, 2018

Mike, age 66, passed away peacefully in his Pittsburg home on Sunday, November 11, 2018.

Mike was born on June 13, 1952 to loving parents Robert and Patsy Price in Concord, CA. He is survived by his wife Theresa, three children Michael, Rachael, and Holly, and three siblings Robert, Pam, and Paula.

For most of...

Nov 9, 2018

Services pending

Nov 5, 2018

Marianne Teresa Siino passed away peacefully on November 5, at her home in Antioch, CA. She was 60 years old. Over the course of nearly four decades, Marianne touched the lives of literally hundreds of children in her pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten classroom at St. Peter Martyr School in Pittsburg, CA. Incredibly patient and loving, she was known for her...

Oct 30, 2018

Marie moved from France with her family to Pittsburg, California in 1963.   She lived in Pittsburg for several years moving to Antioch in 1970 with her husband and family.  Marie worked at Battaglia's Market and then his wedding center for several years.  She also did seasonal work at Tillie Lewis canneries in Antioch and Stockton. Marie is survived by her...

Oct 29, 2018

A native of Pittsburg, CA born on January 29, 1929 to Giuseppi & Maria Trezza who immigrated from Isola Delle Femmine, Sicily. Jack worked for U.S. Steel about 35 years and returned as a consultant for a few years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. Jack enjoyed cooking for family and friends and loved to give...

Oct 22, 2018

James was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Joyce; he is survived by sons, Jim, Joe, John, Jeff, and daughter Jane Costanza. Jim was blessed with 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. We will be celebrating Jim's life and legacy with a memorial funeral liturgy on Saturday, November 3, 1:00pm, at St. Ignatius of Antioch, 3351 Contra...

Oct 18, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Edward P. Schroth, 65 of Pittsburg, CA. announces his passing on October 18th. Ed was born March 29, 1953 and was a 4th generation resident of Pittsburg. He was the son of Charles L. and June Schroth (both deceased), brother of Charles L. Schroth, Jr. (deceased) and Charlene (Schroth) Albertson (husband,...

Oct 17, 2018

Doyle McClelland of West Pittsburg/Bay Point passed away on October 17, 2018 at 81 years of age after a month long bout of pneumonia and sepsis. Born in Brentwood, CA on August 12, 1937, he attended local schools and after high school, Doyle was in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1962. He married Laura "Jeanne" in 1959...