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Eileen Pistelli Obituary

EILEEN ESTELE PISTILLI Born October 23, 1935, Eileen passed away in her sleep on November 20 at the age of 75, after a long battle with Alzheimer\'s. She was born in San Diego, CA to Henry and Ruth Blankenship. Lived in Sun City, CA for the past 19 years. Eileen is survived by her three children: Peggy Shelton, Guy Sawyer and Rhonda Schafer; six step-children - Tony Pistilli, Dino Pistilli, Gian Pistilli , Lisa Glutz, Dana Pistilli, and Tia Hatch; her sister, Barbara Fiscus and brother John Blankenship; 20 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Eileen always had a smile on her face and laughter in her heart. She will be remembered by the smiles on all those she has left behind. Services will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery on November 30, 2010 at 12:30PM.

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Nov. 24, 2010.

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