Ralph Paganelli Obituary

Ralph A. Paganelli

Resident of Santa Clara

89, born June 21, 1921, Ralph passed away on December 2, 2010. Loving Husband of Madeline for 67 years, Son of the late Louise and Celestino Paganelli, devoted Father of Nancy (Don) Fox and Diane (Jerry) Messina, proud Grandfather of Ken Breiten and Rick Breiten (Jan), Great Grandfather of Madison Breiten and Uncle and friend to many. Ralph is preceded in death by his Brother Frank Paganelli and Sister Patricia Sanchez.

Ralph, along with his Father and Brother owned and operated P&N Produce in Oakland and he later worked at Sunstate Produce. Ralph loved his family time as well as getting in a round of golf, playing his drums, and was a Member of the ICF and Teamsters Union.

Visitation, Tuesday December 7, 2010 at 3:00pm Rosary at 7:00pm at Lima family Santa Clara, 466 North Winchester Blvd, Santa Clara (408)269-2977. Wednesday, December 8th, family and friends are invited to meet at Lima Family Santa Clara at 9:15am to follow procession to St. Clare Church, 725 Washington Street Santa Clara (408) 248-7786 for a 10:00am Mass. Condolences may be offered at www.limafamilysc.com.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Dec. 4, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Paganelli

12 Entries

Michael Nelson

December 9, 2010

My thoughts are with you. It is never, never easy to lose a loved one. May you have strength.

I worked for several years with Diane at Palm Pharmacy during High School days, and I remember the warmth with which she spoke about her family. For me, the fact that her dad played music with some other guys was weird but at the same time 'way cool.

Nora Sandoval

December 8, 2010

My sincerest blessings go to the Paganelli family and my Notre Dame classmate, and friend Diane. I hope you find comfort in our prayers and joy in knowing Mr. Paganelli is at peace in the arms of the Lord.

Michel Amaral

December 7, 2010

Dear Paganelli Family: Ralph was the best, from playing those gold sparkle drums with my Uncle Geno,Al,Sam and the boys to enjoying life. Ralph always had a smile and a great laugh. Ralph was a positive and up beat guy. I would meet up with him at the Summer Night Concert Series at Campbell and Sunnyvale. We would shake hands and start to talk about music and the wonderful memories of our families. Thank you Ralph, you were a very positive mentor in my life. Your spirit will live on. Michel

Alberta Navarra

December 7, 2010

Dear Madeline, our thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family, at this very difficult time. I so enjoyed our many pleasant chats with you and Ralph after Sunday Mass. I will miss that very much. love, Alberta Navarra and family.

Cathy Loudon

December 7, 2010

To the Paganelli family and my dearest friend, Diane Paganelli Messina. Thank you for the times you invited me to share in your family events which allowed me the privilege of meeting so many of your family that I have heard about with joy, laughter and tears over our many years of friendship. Your father Ralph was an incredible character and my life is richer just from the few times I met him.

My thoughts and heart go out to your Mother and family.

Peace be with you during this difficult time.

With Love,

Alice Hamamoto

December 6, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Alice Hamamoto

December 6, 2010

My thoughts of sympathy go out to you and your family. May you find strength in the love that surrounds you. Thinking of you in your loss.

Liz Silva-Tasker

December 6, 2010

To the entire Paganelli Family my thoughts and prayers are with you. Ralph was a wonderful person and loved to hear him play his drums. The Band is nearly complete upstairs. He is in good hands and probably playing music with my dad as I speak.
All our love,
Michael & Liz (Silva) Tasker

Ralph Yamasaki

December 6, 2010

My father was a very old friend of Ralph in the days of P&N Produce and named me after him over 55 years ago. He also sparked my interest in playing drums during my childhood after a visit to his home in Santa Clara. My deepest condolences to the friends and family ~
Ralph Yamasaki

Gilbert Garcia

December 5, 2010

Diane our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Passing of a loved one is a hard thing to deal with as we went through it ourselves when Sue lost her Dad, Mom and Sister. Your Dad is in a better place now and time will heal your wounds but his memories will always be there for you.
Sincerely
Gilbert, Sue and Melissa.

December 5, 2010

Hi Diane..
I am so sorry for your loss...you may remember that I lost my dear mom of 89 yrs. this past Oct. 24 th as well . My peace lies in the fact that she is in a much better place where there is no more suffering .
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .Sincerely
Dee Dee Stanley Crews

Theresa Corsick

December 4, 2010

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

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