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William Caiocca Obituary
"Life's been good to me. I've done everything I've wanted to do, within reason. I have no regrets." -William B. Caiocca 12/23/2007
William "Bill" Caiocca passed away 2/06/2008 in Roseville, CA at the age of 92, following complicates of a recent stroke. William was born in Davenport, CA on July 10, 1915 to Gilbert and Maria Caiocca, who had immigrated from Switzerland and Italy. He attended the Pacific School in Davenport and graduated from Santa Cruz High School in 1934. William and his younger brother Leo helped their dad run the Caiocca & Sons Davenport Bakery as well as a grocery store in Santa Cruz. William served in the Army during World War II rising to the rank of Second Lieutenant, and served in the Army Reserves until 1953. During the war he served in military transportation and supervision of prisoners of war.
After the war William returned to Santa Cruz. With his long time business partner Joe Costella, they owned several businesses which included: The Bubble Bakery, Costella and Caiocca Hardware, Costella and Caiocca Appliances, and the Palomar Hotel with five other partners. William was also sales manager with Starr Oldsmobile until his retirement in 1976. He was a life time member of the Santa Cruz Elk's Club and held membership in the Rotary Club, the Marconi Club and the Santa Cruz County Swiss Club.
William's hobbies included duck hunting, shooting pool and making many trips with his wife to the casinos in Lake Tahoe where he enjoyed playing black jack.
William was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years Elaine in 2005 and his younger brother Leo, two months ago. He is survived by his son David & wife Lucy of Roseville, CA and three grandchildren Kelly, Tara and Patrick; sister-in-law Nara, nephews Fred and Gilbert, their families and cousin Louise Presepi. We will all miss his warm smile and sense of humor.
On Saturday March 1, 2008, 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. a memorial and celebration of life reception will be held for William at DeLaveaga Lodge Branciforte to Upper Park Rd., Santa Cruz. To be preceded by a private family grave site service at Holy Cross Cemetery, Santa Cruz. In lieu of flowers please make a memorial donation to the Alzheimer's Association of Santa Cruz, 1777 Capitola Rd. #A, Santa Cruz, CA 95062.
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Ivano Comelli
February 17, 2008
Bill: You,your brother Leo, and your parents Gilbert and Maria Caiocca were a big part of the
"La Nostra Costa Story". You will not be forgotten. Addio, until we meet again.. across "Il Ultimo Ponte."
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