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Obituaries

Rattan - Singh

Rattan - Singh

Jan 18, 2013

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 9am with funeral services at 10:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Cremation services following at Oakview Memorial Park, 2500 E. 18th St., Antioch, Ca 94509

Marie Darone Bruno

Marie Darone Bruno

Jan 16, 2013

A longtime resident of Antioch/Pittsburg, Marie passed away at age 98. She was married to John Bruno who passed away in 1997. Marie was the last sibling of the Darone family from Pittsburg. She is survived by her daughter Mary Jane Cataline (Andy). Her granddaughter Maria Arends; grandson Russell Catalne and great granddaughter Andrea Arends. Funeral Services were private.

Charles J. Ferreira

Charles J. Ferreira

Jan 15, 2013

Born and raised in Pittsburg, Ca, Charlie was of Portugese and Italian ancestry. He was Baptized and Confirmed at St. Peter Martyr church in Pittsburg. He met Beverly Jean Gaunt and they married in 1953 also at St. Peter Martyr. He joined the Army National Guard in 1951 and was later discharged as a Staff Sergeant. P.G.P. Sal Enea recruited...

Mary Theresa French

Mary Theresa French

Dec 21, 2012

Mary T. passed away Friday December 21, 2012, with Jack, her loving husband of over 55 years at her side.Mary T. worked in the law offices of R.D. Sanders for over 30 years. She retired in 1998, and remained active in the community until her death. Mary T. volunteered at the Blind Center every Tuesday morning, was extremely active in...

John P. Cardinale, Sr.

John P. Cardinale, Sr.

Aug 28, 2012

John Paul Cardinale Sr. is survived by his wife Sarah Jean, sons; Frank John, Joseph Vincent, John Paul Cardinale Jr., daughter Noreen Annette Cardinale; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.Born in Crockett CA, he served in the Coast Guard during WW II. After the war he worked at US Steel before serving as a Pittsburg Police Officer for over 25...

Mary Louise Davi

Mary Louise Davi

Aug 27, 2012

Mary Louise Davi was born in Pennsylvania and raised in Ohio. She came to California with her family and lived most of her life in Pittsburg. She was the beloved wife of Angelo Vincent Davi, a local building contractor. Her parents were John Thomas and Wilhelmina Frederica Ulrich Kirkpatrick. She taught in the public schools in Antioch and for one...

William H. Tuck

William H. Tuck

Aug 25, 2012

William "Bill" Tuck died peacefully at age 86 in his home at 12:51am on August 25th following a long battle with cancer. He was very much loved by everyone who knew him and will be greatly missed. Bill was preceded in death by his wonderful, loving wife, Neva, his brother, Bob Tuck and his sister, Myrtle Scroggins. He is survived...

George Maxwell Smith-Rowe

George Maxwell Smith-Rowe

Aug 20, 2012

George was excited to enter Pittsburg High School as a Freshman. His Tae Kwon Do belts were his greatest acheivements. George is survived by his father Russell Rowe, mother Valerie, three brothers: Russell Jr., Rick, Nick and sister Veronica and many other relatives. Family and friends are invited to a viewing on Friday, August 24, 2012 from 4-8:00pm. Funeral services...

Pastora T. Sison

Pastora T. Sison

Aug 14, 2012

"Lola" Pastora T. Sison, passed away after 98 years of natural causes. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her death. Pastora was a loving mother, grandmother and wife who will forever be in our hearts.Born in Pangasinan, Philippines, survived by her sister, four daughters and a son, 18 grandchildren, and 50+ great-grandchildren. She was predeceased...

Rita May Lujan

Rita May Lujan

Aug 14, 2012

Rita May Lujan, born in New Hampshire on January 7, 1932 peacefully passed away at the age 80 in her long time Pittsburg home on August 14, 2012. Rita was married to Salvador Lujan II for 37 years. She is survived by her four children: daughter Michelle, son Dean and his partner Steve, son Salvador III and his wife Emma,...

Maxine E. Scott

Maxine E. Scott

Aug 12, 2012

Maxine Scott, 96, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012. She was a native of West Virginia and a longtime resident of Pittsburg. She will be missed by family and friends. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 20, 2012 at 10:30am with funeral services at 11:00am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Pittsburg. Burial will...

Nancy Low

Nancy Low

Aug 12, 2012

Nancy Low passed away at the age of 75 after a long battle with end stage liver disease. She was born in Madera, CA, and resided in Pittsburg, CA since 1965. She was an avid mall walker, bowler, and enthusiastic Avon saleswoman. Her cheerful attitude and positive outlook on life will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by...

Loretta "Lori" Nichols-Demapeles

Loretta "Lori" Nichols-Demapeles

Aug 9, 2012

Loretta "Lori" Nichols Demapeles passed away on August 9, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was 47 years old. Born December 23, 1964 in Oakland, CA. She was a graduate of Pittsburg High School. A Legal Secretary, she worked for Burnham Brown for 18 years and most recently for the Berkeley City Attorney's Office. Her husband, Mario Demapeles, her...

Frances Guardino Lanzafame

Frances Guardino Lanzafame

Aug 8, 2012

Frances (Fay) Guardino was born in San Francisco on July 21, 1928, to Salvatore and Francesca (Maniscalco) Guardino. Salvatore, a Sicilian immigrant, operated a fish market at Fisherman's Wharf. The youngest of seven children, Fay grew up in North Beach, graduated from Galileo High School in 1946 and received her BA in History from UC Berkeley in 1950. In 1952,...

Yvonne A. Hurtado

Yvonne A. Hurtado

Aug 6, 2012

Yvonne A. Hurtado passed away suddenly on Monday, August 6, 2012. She influenced and touched many lives with her strength and loving spirit. Yvonne was born in Pittsburg, Ca and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1954. After a lengthy career, in the offices of Dr. Samuel Bernstein, she enjoyed her job working at Time to Travel as a travel...

Harold "Joe" D. Baker

Harold "Joe" D. Baker

Aug 6, 2012

Harold Baker, also known as "Skinny" by his family passed away surrounded by his loving family after a brave 9 year battle with brain cancer. He was a loving husband, father, brother and friend who will forever be in our hearts.Harold was born in Maben, WV. He worked at USS POSCO, retiring after 35 years. He enjoyed the simple things...

Ricardo L. Gutierrez

Ricardo L. Gutierrez

Jul 29, 2012

A WW II Veteran of the US Army. Ricardo retired from U.S. Steel after over 38 years. He is survived by his children: Richard, Phillip and Alice Gutierrez along with many grand and great grand children.Visitation begins at 11am Thurs. Aug 16 with a 1 pm Funeral Service at Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial follows at Holy Cross Cemetery in Antioch....

Tony (Anthony) Ambrosini

Tony (Anthony) Ambrosini

Jul 29, 2012

Tony was born, raised and lived his life in Pittsburg, California, a first generation Italian/American, the oldest of six siblings. He attended Pittsburg Senior High School, served in the Army Medical Corps during WW II and met his beloved wife Elaine while stationed near Portland, Oregon. He began work at Dow Chemical Company in 1948 and retired after 40+ years...

Louise Ortega Marquez

Louise Ortega Marquez

Jul 28, 2012

Lifelong Pittsburg resident, Louise passed away early Saturday morning after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Louise retired after 30 years service with Pittsburg Community Hospital as dietician. She spent her spare time serving the community as a charter member of the Latin American Women's League, raising funds for scholarships. A member of Los Compadres Club and Parishioner of St....

Hope "Hopie" Gent (Crivello)

Hope "Hopie" Gent (Crivello)

Jul 27, 2012

Hope Gent (Crivello) passed away peacefully at home in the morning during sunrise on July 27, 2012. Her Family and caregiver were at her side. She just turned 93. Hopie was born to Antonio and Rose Ventimiglia on June 26, 1919 and was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area.As a young woman, she married John Crivello and they had...

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