obituaries
Obituaries
Miriam Joyce Wagner (Dimaggio)
Dec 9, 2014
Our loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Miriam was the daughter of Vince and Sarah DiMaggio, sister of Dr. Vincent DiMaggio and mother of John, Cindi and Sheryi. Beloved grandmother to Kristina and Eric Kohler and devoted aunt to Sarah and Andrew DiMaggio she will be truly missed by all. Miriam was born...
Lupe R. Zamora
Dec 6, 2014
Lupe R. Zamora was taken from us on December 6, 2014. She is survived by her son David and wife Tammy Dela Pena, daughter Susan and husband Kyle Buford, granddaughter Renee and husband Michael Glenn, brothers Joe and Frank Rosalez and many nieces, nephews and great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 5:00pm with a...
Chuck Lowe
Dec 4, 2014
Chuck went home to the angels on December 4, 2014 after his battle with cancer. He was 70. He is survived by his loving wife Esther of 42 years and his 5 children Karl (Becky) Lycia (Joe) Genera, Mona and Bubba (Cheyanne) Also his 17 grandchildren and 13 great children and his siblings Lenny, Joey, Charlie and Margie and many...
Anthony Giambalvo
Dec 1, 2014
Tony was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1929, to Marie and Benedetto Giambalvo. He joined the Military at the age of 18, proudly serving 22 years with the U.S. Air Force. He met his wife, Gloria, at Camp Stoneman and married in 1955. Upon retirement, they settled down with their four children in Antioch. Tony continued working for the Postal...
Tony Paul Sanchez
Nov 25, 2014
Tony passed away on November 25, 2014 of a heart attack. Tony touched many lives with his gentle spirit and positive outlook on life. He was born in Pittsburg and graduated from Mt. Diablo High School in 1952. Tony was a Knight of Columbus and a Catholic. He was a part of the ushers ministry and always responded to anyone...
Gregory Moran
Nov 24, 2014
Gregory Moran passed away suddenly and went to join his wife Martha Moran. He is survived by his two children Mia Fierro, son in law Jason Fierro, and son Gregorio Moran Sr. His brothers Nick Rios, Art and Mark Moran. He was a retired Postal Carrier and spent all of his time with his grandchildren Cristina, Gregorio Jr., Angelina, Antonio,...
Vinod Prasad
Nov 20, 2014
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 from 4:00 to 8:00pm. Funeral services Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 10:00am both days at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Cremation services following at Oakview Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th St., Antioch, Ca 94509.
Salvatore "Sal" Enea
Nov 18, 2014
To fulfill Sal's wishes a private family viewing and cremation was held on November 21, 2014. Sal wanted all memorial contributions to be given to the Lung Cancer Research or to your local afterschool auto shop program in his name.
Nanette Marie (Mendoza) Carrillo
Nov 18, 2014
Nanette Carrillo, 55, passed away November 18, 2014. Nanette was born to Gonzalo (Zuly) Mendoza and the late Marie Mendoza on January 14, 1959. Nanette graduated from Liberty High School in 1977. After graduation, Nanette worked at Blue Cross in medical billing and was working at John Muir Hospital in customer service at the time of her retirement in 2009....
Kenneth Charles Moore
Nov 17, 2014
A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 10:00am at Church of the Good Shepherd.
Peter Cardinale Sr.
Nov 17, 2014
Peter passed away unexpectedly at the age of 77. He was a lifelong resident of Pittsburg. Peter leaves his love of his life Rose Marie, daughter Valerie Romo, son Peter Jr (Kelly). His grandchildren Nicholas, Ryan, Alyssa, and Gina Palomino (Mario), his great-grand daughters Alexaundria Rocha and Essabella Grajeda. Sisters Rosalie Thompson (Boyd), Andrea Gott (Buz) and Anna Marie Garcia....
Horace "Diz" Russo
Nov 12, 2014
Horace "Diz" Russo passed away on Tuesday, Nov 12th after a brief battle with cancer. He was a generous, loving and caring man who devoted his life to his family and friends. Diz lived his entire life in Pittsburg, and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1952. He was employed at Dow Chemical for 38 years. He also served with...
Pedro "Pete" Baria
Nov 12, 2014
Pedro "Pete" Baria passed peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Pete is survived by his beloved wife Roma and sons Pete, Geary and Michael. Pete was born in Hanamaulu, HI on the island of Kauai, first born to the late Nicasio and Dionisia Baria. After a brief return to the family's home province of Ilocos Norte in the Philippines, Pete...
Harry Castiglioni
Nov 6, 2014
Harry was born in Lucca, Italy and immigrated with his family to the United States in 1934. During WWII he was a baker in the Navy and married Caroline Pampalone in 1945. After the war was over he opened a bakery in Colma and moved to Pittsburg in 1951 where he owned and operated the Prima Donna Cake Box until...
Ida Reyes
Oct 31, 2014
Ida is survived by her devoted son Jaime Reyes. Her grandchildren Manuel, Niko, Logan and Violet. Her sisters Anna, Stella, Martha and brother Carlos. She is predeceased by brothers Rocky, Manuel and Eddie. Ida was loved by all and will be truly missed. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 4:00pm with a vigil at 6:00pm. Chapel...
Tavita "Beth" Baluyut
Oct 30, 2014
Beth passed away on Thursday after suffering from a severe stroke. Widowed from her beloved husband, Augusto, for 10 years, there was nothing more important in her life than her love for God, her family and friends. Beth was born in the Philippines and came to the United States in 1965 where she, her husband and four young children moved...
Mario "Tony" Anthony Romo
Oct 27, 2014
Mario "Tony" Romo passed away very peacefully with his "girls" by his side. Tony leaves behind his loving wife of 18 years, Valerie, his daughter Gina Romo Palomino (Mario), his granddaughters Alexaundria (Chickie) Rocha & Essabella (Bella, Juju) Grajeda. His in-laws Peter & Rose Cardinale, brother & sister in-law Peter & Kelly Cardinale, nephews Nicholas & Ryan, and niece Alyssa...
Evelyn Maure Francisco
Oct 26, 2014
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 3, 2014 from 4:00 to 8:00pm. Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 4:00pm with a vigil at 7:00pm both days at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 10:00am at Church of the Good Shepherd. Committal services following at Holy Cross Cemetery, Antioch.
Norman Ewell Porter
Oct 21, 2014
Funeral services Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.
Theodore Slie Jr.
Oct 1, 2014
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 4:00pm with a vigil at 5:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 10:00am at Our Lady Queen of the World Church, Bay Point.
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