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Costantino Gemignani Obituary
June 24, 1915-Nov. 26, 2013
Resident of Santa Cruz
Augie Gemignani passed away on November 26, 2013 at his home in Santa Cruz. He was 98. Augie was born in Carraia, Lucca Italy. At the age of 16, Augie immigrated to America with his parents and two younger brothers, Lido and Joe. His older sister Marietta remained in Carraia.
He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Victoria Ghio Gemignani. Together they had two daughters; Aldine Marsalisi and Donna Karst. His grandchildren are Krista Lighthall and her husband Scott; Kurt Karst, Monica Karst; and Kenna Thompson and her husband Charles. He has seven great-grandchildren, Katana, Kayla, and Kamria Karst; and Biagio, Costantino, Italia, and Domani Thompson. His family also includes brothers and sisters-in-law, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He spent the majority of his life farming.
He was greatly loved and will be truly missed. Per his request, no services will be held.
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Memories and Condolences
for Costantino Gemignani
Lido A Gemignani
November 29, 2022
I miss my Sio Augie, also my Godfather. I have great memories working and driving tractor for him on the farm.
carol duerr schrider
December 13, 2013
Donna and family……..I will always have such wonderful memories of your Father and Mother and those wonderful
dinners at your home while we were in school at S.C.H.S.
Memories will keep him with you forever.
Jessica Victorino
December 10, 2013
Such and wonderful man. My heart is with your family Augie.
December 4, 2013
Donna,
Sorry to read about your dad's passing. I will keep you and your mom in my prayers.
Jeanette Tori Applegate
ivano comelli
December 4, 2013
Una vita lunga e molto ben fatta. Addio, Costantino 'Augie'Gemignani. (A long life and very well done) Ivano Franco Comelli
Joanne Slater
December 3, 2013
Only met him once but he made a lasting impression on me. Condolences to his family. Rest in peace.
December 3, 2013
Lido, Jeff and the rest of the Gemignani family we are so sorry for your loss, it sounded like he had a great long life surrounded by lots of loving family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Jenn Steen and family
December 3, 2013
Danielle Ottaviano
December 3, 2013
My deepest condolences to your family. I spent many, many days as a child playing with Krista at your home on Bay. So many fond memories of such a loving and wonderful family will be with me always...
Lido Gemignani
December 3, 2013
In loving memory of my Godfather and Uncle. Sio Augie, I know you will always be there for our family. Arrivederci
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