Fred "Chick" Chigazola

Fred Chigazola Obituary

Passed away on December 28, 2010, in Santa Rosa, CA, at the age of 91. Chick was born in Mobile, Alabama on October 2, 1919. After joining the U.S. Coast Guard at the age of 18, he proudly served his country as a radioman on both USCG ships and aircraft. Station assignments included Port Angeles, Washington, Annette Island, Alaska, and San Francisco, CA. It was during his assignment in San Francisco that he met his bride Doris Elaine Lybrand. Chick and Elaine lived in Millbrae, CA, Annette Island Alaska, and Port Angeles, WA, where he retired after 23 years in USCG. Following Chick's retirement, they moved the family to Citrus Heights, CA in 1962. Chick and Elaine were very active in community groups including the San Juan and Daylight Masonic Lodges and the Carmichael Elks Club. Chick and Elaine were married until 1998 when Elaine passed away. He remained in Citrus Heights enjoying his many friends and his music. Chick enjoyed a lifelong passion for music and played multiple instruments including the clarinet, saxophone, piccolo, and flute. He especially loved the sounds of Dixieland Jazz and Big Band Era. Chick was a member of multiple bands throughout his life, including the Sacramento Shrine Band. Most recently he played with the Capital City Concert Band in Sacramento, CA. Ham radio was another favorite hobby and daily activity. W6JWW had acquaintances around the world. His loving daughter Laureen Dunn predeceased Chick. He is survived by sons Robert Chigazola and his wife Frances of Somerset, CA, Don Chigazola and his wife Debbie of Santa Rosa, CA; and son-in-law Jerry Dunn of Sacramento, CA. Chick is also survived by grandchildren Stacy Ricks, Christopher McElroy, Cara Chigazola, Tony Chigazola, Angela Chigazola; and great-granddaughter Taylor Lani. A memorial to honor Chick's life will be planned for the later part of January in Sacramento, CA. In lieu of flowers, Chick requested that donations be made to the Shriner's Childrens' Hosptial in Sacramento, CA. Arrangements under the care of: SANTA ROSA MORTUARY EGGEN AND LANCE CHAPEL. 545-3747

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Published by Press Democrat from Jan. 2 to Jan. 5, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Fred Chigazola

8 Entries

February 4, 2011

I love you Grandaddy and I've missed you terribly. You are the only one to truly get my "bumtookle". But you remain in my heart and in my mind with Mom forever. And in my quiet moments, I visit you both often.

Your grandaughter, Stacy

Stacy Ricks

February 4, 2011

I love you Grandaddy. I still remember you getting my "bumtookle"..I've missed you terribly but you remain in my heart and mind with Mom forever. And in my quiet moments I visit you both often.

June Chichizola

January 4, 2011

We were sorry to learn of Fred's passing. We met Fred and Don (& Don's wife) in 1998 for dinner in Santa Rosa as we'd been researching our Chichizola genealogy. He told us of his changing the Chighizola name to Chigazola. We had been in correspondence with his brother Bill Chighizola for many years. May your loving memories of Fred ease his passing. June & Neil Chichizola

Lisa Jacobsen (nee Parker)

January 3, 2011

Don and Robert, Sorry to hear of your loss. I just saw John Murphy in Safeway New Year's Eve and you both were topics of conversation. Don you and I went to San Juan together, Bob I met you at Deavers in November and we reminisced. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.

Steve DuBose

January 3, 2011

With a twinkle in his eyes and a wink, Uncle Chick is telling the Lord he looks like a hippie! Heaven just got a whole lot funner........God Speed Uncle Chick.......

John Clark

January 3, 2011

Bob; I'm very sorry to hear about your fathers passing. Your DAD was a regular "fixture" in the PARKOAKS neighborhood for the entire time I lived in Citrus Heights. Fred gave me his WWII surplus electronic equipment to learn on, took me to house fires with CHFD, he also worked with me in my communications buiness back in the early 1980's. I have fond memories of Fred, and will miss him.

Al Lucas

January 2, 2011

To the family of "Chief Chick". We were friends for many years. After he retired in the early 60"s. we kept in touch all these years by Christmas cards. He was my first shop chief when I entered the aviation community in 1958. He was an insperation to me during my career. I never remember an angry word from him. He taught me electronics and an appreciation for music. CAVU and tail winds. May he enter the lords squadron.

January 2, 2011

Don, I was a close friend of Laureen's. We met at the WF bank when my husband and I lived in Sacto. in the 70's. She would come here to visit when we moved back. I still miss Laureen tremendously and think of her often. I met your parents while in Sacto. and was at their house several times. So sorry to hear of your dad's passing, but hopefully you can take comfort that he was here with you. My thoughts and prayers will be with you at this time. Judy in Santa Rosa

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