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Obituaries

Virginia Lynn Verhoek

Virginia Lynn Verhoek

Apr 24, 2015

No services to be held at this time.

Geraldine J. Bastian

Geraldine J. Bastian

Apr 23, 2015

Geraldine June Bastian, 79, passed away April 23, 2015 at John Muir Medical Center in Concord. She was lifelong resident of Pittsburg. Geraldine is survived by her husband of 61 years, Lawrence Bastian, two daughters Denise Bastian Allen and Jamie Bastian Dulik. Four grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and sister Maryjane Carpenello. She is loved by so many and will be...

John Francis Salmon

John Francis Salmon

Apr 22, 2015

John passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 52. He was born in Oakland and lived his whole life in Antioch, graduating from Antioch High School. John worked for 30 years at Somersville Town Center in the maintenance department. He was an avid wrestling fan and loved classic rock music. He was a loving, caring and devoted son, brother...

John Francis Salmon

John Francis Salmon

Apr 22, 2015

John passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 52. He was born in Oakland and lived his whole life in Antioch, graduating from Antioch High School. John worked for 30 years at Somersville Town Center in the maintenance department. He was an avid wrestling fan and loved classic rock music. He was a loving, caring and devoted son, brother...

Conrad Rosalez

Conrad Rosalez

Apr 21, 2015

Conrad Rosalez age 57 was welcomed in to the Kingdom of Heaven on 21st April, 2015. Conrad served his country with the US Army. He was a member of Faith Worship Center, Pittsburg. Conrad is survived by his life long partner Blanca Huerta, step daughter Mona Williams (Kalen) , grandchildren: Elycia, Elena, Eric Perez Jr., and Kimora great grandchildren: Ramon...

Salvador Lucca

Salvador Lucca

Apr 20, 2015

Salvador Lucca, son of Rosario and Catherine (Rappa) Lucca, was born in "French-Algeria" and served in the French Navy. In 1951 he came to the United States as a fisherman and resided in Monterey, CA. It was there that he met Mary DiMaggio, whom he married in 1953. They raised four children in Pittsburg. Sal was employed as a machine...

Julie Luann Shipe

Julie Luann Shipe

Apr 10, 2015

Julie passed away at her home on Friday, April 10, leaving us for a moment with sadness but a lifelong memory of love, laughter and happiness. Julie was born in Antioch, and graduated from Antioch High School. She received her Business Administration Certification from Heald College in Concord, and spent the last 20 years of her career at the Contra...

Joy M. Berg

Joy M. Berg

Apr 10, 2015

Joy Mae Berg passed away April 10, 2015 at the age of 82. She was married to former Pittsburg fireman Robert K. Berg. She was employed at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel, Dr. Yap's office and volunteered at Los Medanos Hospital and 21 years at Kaiser. She also was the president of SPCA. Joy is survived by her daughter Lori and...

Ugra Sen Singh

Ugra Sen Singh

Apr 10, 2015

Ugra is survived by his loving wife, Kamla Singh. His children: Jayesh and wife Vineeta, Pritesh and wife Kavita, Avitesh Singh, and daughter Pranita and husband Kameel Naicker. Five grandchildren: Elysha Singh, Esha Singh, Kaileen Naicker, Sohanna Singh, and Sanaya Singh. He also leaves siblings: Shiu Nath Singh, Jang Bahadur Singh, (Uday Singh), Ajay Pal Singh, Rameshwar Singh and sister...

Veronica Yvonne Cavallieri

Veronica Yvonne Cavallieri

Apr 6, 2015

Veronica Cavallieri, age 72, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2015, with her family by her side after a long battle with breast cancer. Born July 25, 1942, she was raised in Pittsburg, migrated to Monterey, before settling in Antioch. She worked for the Pittsburg Unified School District for several years and managed Hotels with her late husband until retiring...

Nino L. Jaromay

Nino L. Jaromay

Apr 1, 2015

Nino L. Jaromay passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1st at his home in Pittsburg, California. Nino was born in Sorsogon, Philippines. He graduated college from Feati University and earned a degree in Aeronautics. He then entered the US Navy in 1954 and worked as aircraft mechanic. He served the Navy for 30 years and achieved the rank of ADJC...

Felisa M. Carrillo

Felisa M. Carrillo

Mar 31, 2015

Felisa Mallari Carrillo, born February 25, 1925, in Makati Rizal, Philippines, died Tuesday, March 31, 2015 in Florida. She retired from See's Candies after 30 years. She is survived by children Fe (Ben), Flor, Linda (Lorenzo), Lette (Lino), Troy (Dorothy), Rennie and Pipa (Mer), 19 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Melencio, son...

Marlene Victoria Rivera

Marlene Victoria Rivera

Mar 28, 2015

Marlene passed away peacefully with her family and loved ones by her side in Antioch. Marlene was born in Pittsburg. She graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1977 and Heald Business College. She worked for the Contra Costa County Superior Court for over 34 years. She enjoyed crafting, going to Reno, planning parties, baking, cooking, shopping and especially spending time...

Henry Cabrera Sr.

Henry Cabrera Sr.

Mar 27, 2015

Henry was born in Knightsen, Ca to Mercedes and Esperanza Cabrera. Graduated Pittsburg High School. He was a Korean War Veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. Graduated from DVC. A retired pipefitter with 33 years service at Crown Zellerback. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dolores, four children Henry (Francine), Gary (Jenea), Roger (Gladys) and Linda. Three...

Donald "Buz" Gott

Donald "Buz" Gott

Mar 25, 2015

Donald "Buz" Gott passed away peacefully on March 25, 2015 in Antioch. Born in Martinez to Marion and Margery Gott. Buz attended Pacifica High School in Bay Point. Buz was a US Army veteran and he was employed at USS POSCO for 30 years. He was the husband of Andrea Cardinale Gott. They shared 32 years of marriage together. Buz...

David Cacciaroni

David Cacciaroni

Mar 24, 2015

David Cacciaroni, age 72, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Antioch surrounded by his family. Born in 1942, to Frank and Lucy Cacciaroni and was raised in Pittsburg. After graduating from Pittsburg High School in 1960, he served in the U.S. National Guard and then joined the U.S. Air Force. While serving in the Air...

Rosa Enea

Rosa Enea

Mar 24, 2015

Rosa Enea, born in Isola delle Femmine, Italy, died Tuesday, March 24, surrounded by family. She is survived by children Rocco, Santo, Marie, and Joann Enea, and Roseanne Hernandez (Oscar); grandchildren Christina Montez (Victor), Alicia Pekari, and Patricia Ortiz (Michael); and eleven great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by husband Joseph P. Enea, parents Santo and Maria (Cardinale) Geraci,...

Leo Anthony Buccellato

Leo Anthony Buccellato

Mar 23, 2015

Leo A. Buccellato long time Pittsburg resident passed away peacefully Monday evening surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Detroit, MI, to Antonio and Caterina Buccellato, one of eleven children and moved to California with his family, eventually settling in Pittsburg. After serving in the US Navy, Leo enjoyed a 40 year career with US Steel. Leo enjoyed...

Generoso "Chiqui" Betancourt Fernandez

Generoso "Chiqui" Betancourt Fernandez

Mar 19, 2015

Chiqui passed away after battling an illness. He touched many lives with his gentle spirit and positive outlook on life. Chiqui was born in Rio Piedras, PR. He lived and worked many years in New Britain, CT before moving to Pittsburg. Chiqui lived with many family members and played a big part in helping with the children. He loved to...

Teresa G. "Lupe" Narez

Teresa G. "Lupe" Narez

Mar 15, 2015

Lupe peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek at the age of 86. Lupe was born in Guadalajara, Mexico and resided in the Pittsburg/Antioch area for 71 years. She was a homemaker and enjoyed her family, gardening & shopping. Lupe is survived by her daughter Sylvia...

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