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George Quilici Obituary
Resident of Watsonville
Died May 31, 2012, at his home. He was 107. He was born in San Francisco on April 26, 1905, in the Hunter's Point area of the city. The oldest of five children, his family survived the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Mr. Quilici lived there until 1967 when he moved to Watsonville. In San Francisco he had worked as an auto mechanic before became a milkman, delivering milk to the residents there.
He loved horses and any occasion that brought his family together, especially the holidays.
Mr. Quilici outlived all his siblings. He leaves his son, John, of Brentwood, two daughters, Rita Benetti of Lincoln and Janice Bailey of Arnold, 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. today with a recitation of the rosary at 6:00 p.m. at Mehl's Colonial Chapel. Graveside services will be Friday, 11:00 a.m., at the Italian Cemetery, 540 F Street, Colma, CA 94014.
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Memories and Condolences
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Lance Holst
June 8, 2012
My condolences to George's family . He was an amazing man who lived an amazing long and healthy life . I am glad to have spent so much time with him. He had so many interesting stories to tell.
Nona Soltero
June 8, 2012
Uncle George, you always made me smile. I never had "ant in my pants" but you always told me I did. You leave behind a great legacy and an example of how to live life fully. Nona
PS- Say hi to Rudy and Dorothy for me.
Jill Soltero
June 7, 2012
Love you Uncle George!
Megan Markvardsen
June 7, 2012
Your bright smiling face will be greatly missed, and I am so glad that I got to know you George.
Lisa Roten
June 6, 2012
We all love you, you will be forever in our heart's.
Sergio Helgueros
June 6, 2012
George,
You will be missed by all!
What I will miss most is talking to you and hearing your stories of life in San Francisco when you lived there.
Rest in Peace Big Guy!
You will always be in our hearts!
June 6, 2012
Rest in peace Nonno. The pain is over. God has shown mercey on you. I hope that you are there with Nonni and all the relatives that passed before. I will never forget you and all that I learned. I love you. My Nonno!
"Ti amero per sempre!"
Anthony Quilici.
Denise Eldam
June 6, 2012
You will be greatly missed!
June 5, 2012
my dear nonu, i love u forever i do believe u r there with mom & noni watching over us and i believe that one day we will all be together. I will miss u and all the stories you told. You were one of the strongest people i knew and i only hope i continue to make u proud to b a Quilici! Rest in Peace, forever in our hearts.......
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