Sarah Dimaggio Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 2 to Sep. 4, 2008.

Sarah G. DiMaggio passed away on August 31, 2008, at Recollections at Bradford Square, Placentia, CA, after a long illness. Born February 7, 1921 in Lockport, New York. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Saia Gugliuzza.Wife of the late Sam DMaggio; mother of Jack (Kathleen) DiMaggio of Lockport, NY, Gary Richard DiMaggio also of Lockport, Joseph (Carrie) DiMaggio of Yorba Linda, CA, and Linda DiMaggio of Tustin, CA; loving grandmother to Danny (Jennifer) DiMaggio, Jon-David (Leslie) DiMaggio, Paul (Kelly) DMaggio, Amber Bookil, Joshua (Daina) DiMaggio, Jason, Joseph, Sammy, and James DiMaggio, Jamie (Jesse) Silva, Justin Higgins, and Donny Kerr; 15 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of Mary Jo (Joseph) Speranza and Anthony Gugliuzza, and was predeceased by several other brothers and sisters, Ada (Roland) Tremblay, Dominic Venturella, Joseph Gugliuzza, Grace (James) Rey, Rose (Robert) Stutts, Rosalie Sailing, Ross (Mary) Gugliuzza and Sam ( Reva) Gugliuzza.Sarah (Sally) owned and operated Sally Dee's Beauty Salon in Orange, California for thirty years. She liked to crochet, garden, cook and, for a short while, partnered with a dear friend, Ruth Granchelli, in the late 1950's in a small home-based Lockport pizza business. She was loving and devoted to all her family.A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 717 North Bradford Ave., Placentia, CA 92870. Interment will be in Veteran's Administration National Cemetery, Riverside, CA at a later date at the convenience of the family. Memorials to VITAS Hospice Charitable Fund, 220 Commerce, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92602 or to the loving Residential Care Facility where Sarah resided for the last four years of her life: Recollections at Bradford Square, 1180 N. Bradford Avenue, Placentia, CA 92970, Attn: Executive Director, would be appreciated by the family.Visit www.legacy.com/lockportjournal.com.

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September 19, 2008

Justin Thomas (Higgins)

I'll never forget everything you have done for me and my mother, no words can describe the way I feel about our family's loss. She was not only a mother and a grandmother, but an angel, in many other's eyes. Including mine. I do not think I could have walked through this world without the knowledge that you and grandpa taught me, and I don't think I can eat another plate of speggitti without thinking of you, and of all the childhood memories I have, and cherish so dearly. Godspeed grandma: until we meet again. Forever in my heart.

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September 9, 2008

Stephanie Chorba Spencer

Your mom Sally was a great friend to my mom Frances Chorba Wrabel. Sally was my mom's friend and hair dresser for years. I spent many Saturday's playing in her shop in Orange. We were sad to read of her passing. We had often thought of her. I still have many pictures of your family at my birthday party on Greengrove in Orange, when I was a child.
We want you all to know how sorry we are and what wonderful memories we all have.
Peace in Christ..
Stephanie, Fran and Family

September 6, 2008

Paul & Deltah Kleinhans

Dear Jack & Kate
Deltah & I extend our condolences and our prayers are with you and your family.

September 6, 2008

Laurie Paradyse

Dear Jack & Kate,
Know that we love you dearly and our thoughts and prayers are always with you.
Aunt Mary Jo Speanza
& Laurie Paradyse

September 5, 2008

Anne Short

Dear Jack and Kate:

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. She was such a beautiful lady and I know she will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. May your memory of her comfort you at this sad time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

September 5, 2008

Cathie Cretney

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. It's been so long seeing any of you. The last two of you I saw was Joe and Linda. It's been quite a few years. I'll never forget our Walnut St gang

September 5, 2008

Christine Rusch

Dan, Jon, Mr "D", Kath and Paul -
Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
An old friend -

September 5, 2008

Rita & Frank Stuber

Dear Kate & Jack,

Please accept our condolences on the death of your Mother. I know there is little anyone can say or do to lessen your grief but please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the PEACE which is now your Mother's be of some comfort to you all. Love, Rita & Frank

September 4, 2008

Jon-david DiMaggio

Grandma, I will always carry you with me everyday of my life. I will miss your tender hugs you always gave us and the love you always had for us. I know you are in a much better place with all those whom love you and you love as well. I know you will be looking down on us all and I will always keep you in my heart and soul. your loving grandson Jon-david

September 4, 2008

Ofelia McKim

The staff at Bradford Recollection will always have Sarah 's smile and laugh, we all loved her very much.We know that God had his hands opened wide when she came to be with him.We pray that God sends her family peace and love. We miss you Sarah.
Love always Ofelia ,Nikki,Rita Christiana,Raquel ,Bea,Rosa,Alex,Margarita,Maltilde,Paulina,
Hilda,Rosa S.,Marie R. Marie U. Alba,Wendy

September 4, 2008

Ida & Earl Smith

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Your whole family will be in our thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Aunt Sally as a wonderful, sweet woman with a great laugh and smile.

September 4, 2008

Jerry&Nancy Dowd

Sorry to hear about your mother Jack .
Iam sure she was a great lady . God
Bless .

September 3, 2008

Carol Porter(scott)

I remember being in California and Sally welcoming me into her home. I know my mom always thought of you as a good friend even from the other side of the country. You will be missed.

September 3, 2008

RoseMarie Heenan

When I think of Aunt Sally, I remember her beautiful, loving smile.
She loved life and others around her.
She always made you feel welcome
and she was an excellent listener.
We will miss her but we will never forget how her warmth touched our lives. Lovingly, niece RoseMarie

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