Rosolino "Russell" Ganci

1933 - 2014

BORN

1933

DIED

2014

Rosolino Ganci Obituary

Name: Memorial Mass for Rosolino "Russell" Ganci
Start: 2014-06-06T18:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Catherine La Boure

Ganci, Rosolino "Russell" SAN DIEGO -- Rosolino passed away May 10, 2014. He was born in Valledolmo, Italy on April 23, 1933. He was a respected tailor in Pacific Beach for more than 28 years. He loved his motherland but was so proud of the USA. He was very torn when his two nations were in opposition during the World Cup Matches. He was an honest, gentle, caring man, loved by all. He is survived by Margaret his wife of 44 years, son Christopher (Amy) daughter Caroline, grandchildren Ava and Russell. Memorial Mass at St. Catherine La Boure, Friday, June 6, at 11 a.m.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on May 25, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Rosolino Ganci

5 Entries

Jan & Wes Kleppe

February 7, 2015

Hello Margaret - We hadn't heard from you this Christmas and now we understand. Please accept our condolences on your loss. We think of you often - hoping your children give you great comfort.

Caroline Ganci

June 19, 2014

My Obituary for my Dad

Thank you all for coming to honor my dad today. Rosolino Ganci or "Russell" as he was affectionately known,was a one of a kind individual;my dad did not know a stranger and kind and affectionate to all he met;he established quite a reputation as one of the most renowned artisans in San Diego County. Customers would come from near and far so that he could evaluate their clothing'many times my dad would save a treasured heirloom or a much loved blouse or pair of pants and leave his customers absolutely stunned at his skill--my father WAS the Pacific Beach tailor.Being the man that my father was he developed an excellent rapport with his clients;so much that they became regarded as friends,however,this was only one of the many facts to him;at the forefront of his world were his family,closely followed by friends.His wife,his children,and even his pet dog,were his top priority.I can recall fondly that we had one of the most hands on fathers ever;taking us to and from school,chauffeuring me to CCD,Girl Scouts,etc.My dad and I had many a thoughtful conversation in our trips together that I will treasure forever.
Humor was very important in the Ganci household;there were lots of jokes in our house and oh so many stories;my dad could tell quite a story complete with hand gestures and so much voice inflection that you would be laughing for days on end.He was just as comfortable with strangers as he was with his friends;you would always see anyone talking to my dad hanging on every word because he was so well versed and eloquent when he spoke and they were completely engaged.He was one of the most kindhearted men you will ever meet--he would give anyone his last cent and be happy with empty pockets as long as you were happy;if you traveled to impoverished areas in Mexico or passed homeless on the street in his company he would give whatever he had to them.One time he went so far as to chase down a homeless individual with torn clothing and offer whatever clothes he could and even alter them if necessary--that was the dad that I knew all too well.
My father had the greatest pride in his family;he always said that there was no one that mattered more to him than us three.He constantly thought of his family in Italy and New York;family mattered most to him.I loved taking walks around the block together,enjoying Sunday breakfast with the newspaper,and the television usually blasting some sort of news,history program,or old movie--any John Wayne one he was quite fond of,his favorite actor.
My dad was good at everything he did;he was able to do things around the house,he was an incredible cook,and he made our home on the outside look so good that neighbors thought the gardening had been done professionally.So many skills in one person--so remarkable in so many ways.
When it came to parenting,that was no exception to his dedication--he lived for his kids and worried A LOT just as good parents do--but he was not just a good parent, he was a GREAT parent.If we got sick,he was right by our side,he was always the one I went to when I didn't feel well in the middle of the night(we had the same sensitive stomachs). We held many conversations he and I,about the future for me,his childhood memories.He always wanted his kids to have an education;he felt a great deal of pride and gratitude to be living in the United States of America;he felt too many didn't appreciate what they had here in the land of opportunity.He was so proud when I graduated from College and Graduate School.
I feel very grateful and blessed to have a father like my dad.I feel in many ways cheated to have lost him,but grateful to think that the pain he had been enduring so long has finally come to an end.I will treasure the tim we we had together,including my last visit,as something so priceless and special. Despite lack of language we really connected and it is something I will never forget.I know my dad is in heaven,hopefully reconnecting with loved ones and entertaining them with his stories--I hope he is looking down and seeing how many people love him.
I want to close by saying "Dad,I love you with all my heart;I miss you--thank you for loving me unconditionally,for making me laugh,for comforting me when I cried;I am so heartbroken right now.but so glad you are at peace.I know I do not have you physically,but I will carry you with me in my heart forever--may you Rest in Peace."

Love you so much!!!

Caroline Ganci

June 19, 2014

Dad, it has been a month now and I am still hurting--I miss you so much! I remember just a few months prior being able to spend time with you and have you look at me,smile,and laugh; I loved when you would take my hand in yours and kiss it:). I love you so much Dad! You and I had a connection that was one of a kind,daughter to father. I have your obituary that I wrote for you---I know that you are reading it from heaven. Mom gave me your watch that I had given you years and years ago for Father's Day--Dad, it fits my wrist! I love wearing it and it makes me happy and emotional to look at it. I feel so cheated you were not here to experience what I look forward to in the future with marriage and a family one day--I wish you could be the one walking me down the aisle. I love you with all of my heart and I think about you each and every day heartbroken. I feel honored to be your daughter! XOXO

John Rodee

May 29, 2014

Margaret,
Russell, you, and your family are in our prayers. Take great consolation in knowing that Russell was richly rewarded for a good life with a very caring family during difficult times.

Michael Monile

May 26, 2014

Margaret, Caroline and Christopher, I am truly sory for your loss. Lino was one of a kind person. His inner happiness radiated from him when he walked into a room. His smile infectious. He always made me smile just looking at him. I remember going to your house in Penfeld with my dad just after you were each born. He was so proud of both of you then and throughout your lives. His boy and girl!

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