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Joseph Negri Obituary

Passed away October 22, 2011 at the age of 78. He was a lifelong Occidental resident and the patriarch of the Negri family. Joe owned and operated Negri's restaurant for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Theresa Negri and son, Joe Negri III. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Evelyn; brother, Al (Helen) Negri; two daughters, Terry (Chris) Martin and Sandra Negri; seven granddaughters, Brittney, Jenay and Alandrea Martin, Jacki and Issabella Negri, Amanda Negri-Poniatowski and Tori Miller; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beloved dog, Pickle. A Special thank you to the Occidental Fire Dept., Verihealth, and Kathy Pallen. Private burial services will be held. A Celebration of Life reception will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Negri's Italian restaurant in Occidental. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of PLEASANT HILLS MEMORIAL PARK & MORTUARY, Sebastopol. Cheda & Lyons - Directors (707) 823-5042

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Published by Press Democrat from Oct. 25 to Oct. 27, 2011.

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Gene & Ann Hodson

October 28, 2011

The band, Country Fever played many events there at the restaurant for Joe & Evelyn. Many good memories. Our condolences to you Evelyn and the rest of the family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Joan and Jack Goodwin

October 27, 2011

To Evelyn and family we wish to express our sincere sympathy. Joe and I were in the Army together in the fifties, shared our love of horses, and enjoyed each others company whenever we were together.We both have come to Negri's since the forties and will keep some beautiful memories of Joe.

Kathy Lapham Fitzpatrick

October 27, 2011

My condolences to Evelyn and the Negri family. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Joe will be missed!

Kathy Lapham Fitzpatrick

October 27, 2011

My condolences to Evelyn and the rest of the Negri family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Joe will be missed!

Jane Gallo

October 27, 2011

Dear Evelyn and Family

My heart is with you and your family. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Joe.

Love

Jane Gallo (Franceschi)

Gene & Ann Hodson

October 26, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Kathy Rossi

October 26, 2011

Dear Evelyn and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. We will miss seeing Joe at the Restaurant and at Santa Rosa too.
Our deepest symapthy,
Frank and Kathy Rossi

Lisa Davis

October 25, 2011

A big old stern Papa bear, but when he told a joke, the twinkle in his eye lit up the room. RIP Big Joe and give JoJo a big old bear hug! You surely will be missed. Condolences to Evelyn and the Negri clan.
Lisa Davis (Forestville)

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