obituaries

Jan 15, 2019

Grace died January 15, 2019 only 6 weeks short of her 90th birthday. It was an early gift to be reunited with her husband Tony. He died in 2012 right before their 64th anniversary.

Grace was the 3rd daughter born to Gennaro & Josephine Nuzzo, Italian immigrants who owned a store and apartments on 7th and 10th...

Jan 9, 2019

Our beloved Edward passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Born in Winslow, AZ, he was a 64 year resident of Pittsburg and a 1950 graduate of Liberty High, where he was a standout in basketball. Ed was a Navy veteran of the Korean War and a carpenter of 34 years. He was a lifetime member of the...

Jan 6, 2019

Frances Ann Favaloro peacefully passed away on January 6, 2019. She was born on May 16, 1943 as the only child of John and Jennie Favaloro and step daughter to Connie Davi Favaloro, who she loved. Frances Ann enjoyed going to the movies, bus trips to casinos, playing bingo, working at the Target cafe and spending time with friends...

Jan 6, 2019

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2019 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Military burial Friday, January 18, 2019 at 10:30am at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, Ca 95620.

Jan 5, 2019

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral services Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 10:00am both days at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Cremation services following at Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th Strret, Antioch, Ca 94509.

Dec 24, 2018

Patrick John Diego passed away peacefully on December 24, 2018 at the age of 48. He was a loving father, son, uncle, sibling, and friend. Patrick was born in Guam. He graduated from Encinal High School, and Diablo Valley College. He was a longtime employee (26 years) of Costco Wholesale, where he was an Assistant General Manager. He loved...

Dec 21, 2018

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 9:30am with vigil and funeral liturgy beginning at 10:00am at Blessed Sacrament 1150 Mellus St., Martinez, Ca 94553. Committal services following at All Souls Cemetery 550 Glen Cove Road, Vallejo, Ca 94591.

Dec 18, 2018

Emilia Mary Scotto Westbrook passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 after a valiant battle with cancer. She touched many lives and had a positive outlook on life. Emilia was born in Pittsburg, California and graduated from Pittsburg High School. She enjoyed watching her Golden State Warriors, going to the casino's, gardening, music and spending time with her grandchildren....

Dec 4, 2018

Louis Salvatore Verduzco, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife & children, at the age of 87 on December 4, 2018. He was born on January 11, 1931 in Madera California to the late Godfredo and Agapita Verduzco. He proudly served in the US Air Force from 1950-1954 as an Airplane Mechanic. He graduated from Pittsburg High School in...

Dec 2, 2018

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2018 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 14, 2018 at 11:00am both days at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th Street, Antioch.

Nov 28, 2018

Our beloved Joanne passed away with a very brief struggle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by her family and close friends. She was born in Pittsburg, California on June 8, 1939 to Anthony "Neno" and Jennie (Gambalie) DiMaggio and had two (2) brothers Tom DiMaggio (Gayla) and Joe DiMaggio.

Joanne graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1957, where...

Nov 27, 2018

Jessie Rodriguez, passed away peacefully at her home on November 27, 2018, surrounded by family & loved ones. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December11, 2018 at 4:00pm with a vigil service at 6:30pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 10:00am at Church of the Good Shepherd. Burial following at 1:30pm at the...

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