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Olga (Defaveri/Bordigioni) Gammon
8/24/1930 - 10/4/2012
Frank Sinatra's timeless ballad, "My Way" was how our beloved mother, grandmother and friend lived her life. Olga Lydia Gammon passed away peacefully among the love of her family on October 4, 2012 on a beautiful early fall day. She was born August 24, 1930 to Italian immigrants, Adolfo and Lucia DeFaveri in Detroit, Michigan.
A viewing will be held Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, 11600 Atwood Road, Auburn, Calif., followed by a funeral mass at 12 p.m. Burial will take place at Palm Downtown Cemetery, 1325 N. Main Street, Las Vegas, Nev., at a later date.
A celebration of life ceremony will be held from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the home of Thomas and Janice Bordigioni, 1515 Wood Duck Ln, Meadow Vista, Calif., following the funeral mass. In lieu of flowers please donate to catholic charities in her name. Please sign the online guestbook at www.chapelofthehills-auburn.com.
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Olga was a member of our Sonoma "Village Vamps" Red Hat group and often was able to attend our functions. Having Olga as a "Vamp" member was an asset and she will be missed. Rest in Peace dear Olga.
Mary B/Glen Ellen
October 30, 2012
Always loved playing Mexican Train with Olga. She always made us laugh. From all of the Dominoes - Mexican Train group, rest in peace Olga.
Dominoe Group
October 18, 2012
Our sincere condolences to all of the Bordigioni family in the loss of your dear mother and grandmother. We were fortunate to have known her and her infectious smile and laugh. Loosing our mothers is never easy but know she is in a better place and is at peace.
Kurt & Claudia Campbell
October 12, 2012
Olga, dear great and good friend and neighbor, I hope you knew how very much I appreciated you. You taught me how to cook Italian (never as good as yours, but passable.) How to drink Gaupa and play penuchle. Above all you taught me how to be a mother and I hope a lady. Even now I miss those evenings sitting in the driveways and visiting. It was a simpler time, but ever so dear. God bless you and yours always. Kay Buscher Laub
October 11, 2012
When thinking of a future return to the USA we always too looked forward to seeing Olga again. The few times in previous years we had the pleasure of meeting with her are truly engraved in our minds. We met a warm, large-minded, impressive and admirable person with the "heart in the right spot" as we say here in our country. She became a tremendous, important part in our lives when she arranged our wedding celebrations in 2004 and made this important day a lifetime lasting milestone for us. She was a wonderful host to us. All this in gratefulness unforgotten.Ever since she became a part of our family too. Indeed, her spirit was remarkable and if only we could have caught a spark from that, life would have been a lot easier sometimes.
Yes, we are deeply sad to hear that dear Olga has gone.
Bye bye, Olga - we`ll meet again.....
Harald + Birgit Mathiske-Oczko
October 11, 2012
Dear Tom, Janice and family,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your Mum. Ryan, Justin, Dylan and I remember the good days when you all lived next door to us. Olga was always such a wise woman. Her 3 boys she loved so dearly and wished only the best for them. Having 3 boys of my own she passed on her wisdom to me and it has been an inspiration to me for years and still is today. May she rest in peace. Hugs to all of you. Remember you were all good sons to her and she was blessed with warmth, love and laughter of grandchildren. Love Louise
Louise Simpson
October 10, 2012
Angela Palomino-Croom
October 9, 2012
We will remember Olga's warm smile that could light up a room. An angel has gotten her wings, rest in peace sweet Olga. Prayers to the family for your loss.
Kaikinger and Mumford Families
October 9, 2012
Olga, it was a privilege to know you and to have had the pleasure of having you in our book club with your thoughtful and thought-provoking comments. My heart goes out to your family; they are in my prayers.
Jacquie Denny
October 9, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
paul hanna
October 9, 2012
Sending all our love and heartfelt sympathies. She was truly a blessing. - The Murray's
Anita Murray
October 8, 2012
Dynamite lady, great energy, and she will be missed by many.
Clyde Fessler
October 8, 2012
Dear Olga, I will always remember the wonderful meals we shared and your beautiful smile and loving ways. I have many fond memories of our times together. Rest in Peace and Love.
Suzanne Adams, Sonoma, CA
October 8, 2012
Rest in peace Olga. You will be missed by many and remembered by anyone that had the pleasure of meeting you. Your sons and grandchildren will keep your spirit alive. The Quinn Family
Pete Quinn
October 8, 2012
It was always a good day when Olga would come by Golden Gate Harley-Davidson.She always had a smile and would take time to greet every one.Meeting her was a pleasure and let me understand the drive Dean and Tom both have and their love for family.Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
Marty and Deb Schilber
October 7, 2012
Olga: I remember your smile: I remember your good nature. There were many dinners and parties in those small rooms we called home, but the family was close. We laughed, told jokes, spilled wine and ate lots of good food. Oh, your pies were outstanding!
We are still struggling here, with the unknown ahead, but you made it into the arms of Our Lord. How wonderful. Enjoy your new life and rebirth. Pray for us. Love you Diana
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diana Delgrosso
October 6, 2012
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