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Aloha Benedetti Obituary

Aloha Benedetti, born in Petaluma, March 6, 1927 and raised in Chileno Valley, west of Petaluma on her father's (Elmo Corda) ranch. She peacefully passed away at her family home in Petaluma surrounded by her loving family and friends on Tuesday, December 28, 2010. Devoted wife to Walter Benedetti of Petaluma for 63 years. Loving mother of Edward Benedetti of Petaluma, Willie Benedetti of Valley Ford, and Riley Benedetti of Sonoma. Adored grandmother of Arron Benedetti of Valley Ford, and Arthur (Debbie) Benedetti of Petaluma and the cherished great-grandmother of Emma Jane Benedetti, of Petaluma. The dear sister of the late Ramona Corda, Sally Sampietro, and Jeanne Cordellos and sister-in-law of the late Violet and Jim Petersen and Alvin Benedetti. Aloha is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to a Funeral Liturgy on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma. Interment: Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Petaluma. Memorial contributions may be made to ChildFund International or a children's charity of your choice.

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Published by Press Democrat from Jan. 1 to Jan. 4, 2011.

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January 11, 2011

God bless you Aloha and may you find eternal rest. How I collided into your wonderful family is a work of total serendipity. Willie, Riley, Rocky and so many others offered so much happiness to my years in Santa Rosa. Remember Walter dancing on the porch at Willie's 50th? How about all the great Saint Patty's days at the restaurant...you were always there hosting and serving to friends. You trusted me as a new friend of the family and I will always thank you and love you for that trust.

Love, Fred McCullough and wife Susan

JoAnn Saccato

January 5, 2011

Auntie Aloha was such an important person in my life and really helped me learn the value and importance of a strong work-ethic when i worked at Willie Bird Restaurant in its formative years. I will carry that experience, and her, in my heart always.

Elizabeth Olsson

January 4, 2011

My father and mother spoke highly of Aloha. They were John and Darlene O'Brien. So even though they have both been gone for years now, I felt that in their memories I should send condolences. The loss is great, but your memories will someday outway the pain. Please accept our prayers and condolences for you loss.

Julie Elliott

January 3, 2011

Auntie Aloha God Bless you!! We will miss you. Julie Elliott, Matt Elliott, Samantha & Emma Elliott

Larry Saccato

January 2, 2011

My condolences to all of the Family. Auntie Aloha was one of my Mom (Ruth Saccato's) very best Friends. When Aloha, Walter, Mom, Dad (Mario) got together it was always a Party to remember! I can remember many trips to the Ranch(s) when I was very young and it was always a blast. It was always a pit stop between the Saccato's in Santa Rosa and Banasco's in Napa during the holidays.

They would send us out with Willie, Riley or Eddie to explore that Ranch and we would have all kinds of fun and get back late for dinner and most of the time got into something that we weren't suppose to.

It was the best of times!

Warmest Regards,

Larry Saccato

Mimi

January 1, 2011

May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead........
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Love to all

January 1, 2011

Heartfelt prayers and condolences to all of you...
Love and Blessings,
Korinn

Marilyn DolceDavis

January 1, 2011

I was a customer at Aloha Linda's for many years when she gave my childhood friend her first job as a hairdresser when the shop was just getting started, as well. I have thought of her many times over the years and always look over towards where the shop had been when I drive to Sonoma. In reading about her life, I have learned what a remarkable woman she was for her time and still was today. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you---her family and extended family whose lives she touched. May she rest in peace.

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