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Anthony Quartuccio Obituary
Anthony A. Quartuccio Sr.
Resident of Palo Robles
Born November 1922 in Monreale, Sicily, came to California's Santa Clara Valley in 1936 and resided in Paso Robles, California for the past 25 years, passed away October 16, 2011.
Tony was the loving husband of Alice Baro Quartuccio, loving father to Joseph and Anthony Quartuccio, daughters, Maryann Quartuccio, Janet Salciccia and Son-in-law Stephen Salciccia. Grandfather to Michael Salciccia (Anna), Frank Salciccia, and Catherine Bolinger (Zachary), Great Grandfather to Isabella, Natalia, and Michaela Salciccia. Loving brother to Joseph Quartuccio (Jennie), Rosemarie Coleman, and Margie Wagner (Jim). Brother-in-law to Nellie Martinez, Bernard, Roy, Edward, Jessie and Joseph Baro, Rose Sunseri, Joe Serio, and the late Frank Sunseri and Ann Serio. Preceded in death by wife Catherine Quartuccio and parents Joseph and Jennie Quartuccio.
Tony's artistic interests developed early. He received formal training at Jean Turner Art School in San Francisco, from various artists in the Bay area and was inspired by years of his international and domestic travels. As an author and illustrator he was first published in the San Jose Mercury News at age fifteen. His books include "Rambling through Baja California with Pen and Brush," "Tony's Guide to Better Painting," Santa Clara Valley, an Atrist's View," "The Saints of California Landscape," and "How I found Peace, Joy and Happiness in a World of Insanity."
His paintings have appeared in numerous museums and private collections throughout the world including, San Jose, Lake Tahoe, Colorado Springs, Australia, Mexico, and Italy. He was the proud owner of his own "Mini Art Gallary" in san Jose California for a number of years. One of his most precious works was his mural of the Resurrection at Holy Cross Catholic Church in San Jose California.
Tony was a member of many organizations throughout his life, including The Third Order of Saint Francis, Knights of Columbus, Cupertino Fine Arts League, San Jose Art League, Saint Michael's Fraternity at Mission San Miguel. He honored his vows as a Lay Order Franciscan for 55 years. He won the "people's Choice Award 13th Edition of who's Who in California." He worked for over 20 years at Nasa/Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California. He proudly served his country in World War II in the Army Medical Core.
He remained an Ardent Evangelist for his Catholic Faith until his last day.
Rosary: Monday, October 24th @ 7:00 p.m. Mission San Miguel, San Miguel, CA. Funeral Mass: Tuesday, October 25th @ 10:00 a.m. Mission San Miguel, San Miguel, CA. Burial to follow at Santa Margarita Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Please consider donating to the Mission San Miguel Restoration Fund in Memory of Anthony Quartuccio Sr. - 775 Mission Street, San Miguel, CA 93451-0069. Services are under the direction of Chapel of the Roses, Atascadero - (805) 466-1161.
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for Anthony Quartuccio
Dorothy Pickler Sohriakoff
June 25, 2022
I´m so sorry to read of your dads passing. He worked with my dad at Ames Research Center with my dad. He used to come over to our house in Cupertino with his paintings and read the Bible to my mom and dad, both were devoted Catholics as was you dad.
My parents always bought a painting or two and they stayed on our walls until they were both passed.
Doris Schaefer
August 1, 2012
Sympathy to you all. I came to know Tony at Old Mission San Miguel, and cherished and respected him. Several of his prints are on my walls and they comfort and inspire me each day. A unique and wonderful person. I mourn, but know his life was well and fully lived.
Connie Hioki Taniguchi
November 16, 2011
Joseph, Janet, Maryann and Anthony -
I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to you and your families.
May you find strength and peace in the days to come.
Dr. Warren Hioki
November 15, 2011
Dear Joseph, Janet, Maryann, and Anthony,
My bro, Davey, sums it up well. Reflecting back, those were some of the most memorable years of my life and I will cherish them forever. The countless hours of baseball, basketball, football, ditch, and so much more with the 20th street gang has, in part, made us who we are today. We can attribute it largely to great, loving parents who kept a vigilant eye on us most of the time.
Your dad, in particular, was extremely passionate in his work. While we were so competitively focused on basketball in your backyard, one couldn't help but notice your dad diligently working in his shop adjacent to the garage, pouring his heart and soul into his paintings, his practice recitals and lectures for NASA, and his deep engagement in the thought process. His paintings reflected his love for nature. I'll always remember his unique ability to capture ocean waves in their life-like action and color, same with his ability to transform a simple bowl of fruit into a painting that appeared 3-dimensional in form (one of my favorites). And so it doesn't surprise me that you all turned out so successful in life. My deepest condolences to all of you.
Your dad and mom, both, will be fondly remembered by the entire Hioki family, for sure! Please keep in touch.
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Susie Dunn
November 15, 2011
My heartfelt condolences and prayers to you and your family, Joe.
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David Hioki
November 15, 2011
Joe, Janet, MaryAnn and Anthony; my deepest sympathy and condolances to you all. Your father was a big part of my childhood as I'm sure the rest of the 58 kids growing up on 20th st. We all loved and respected him. My prayers go out to you and yours.
Vincent Sunseri
November 3, 2011
I am sorry to here of your Dad's passing My prayers go out to all of the family I know the pain to losse a loved one. again God Bless your family.
Raymond Miller
October 26, 2011
Hi Alice, I just found out(10-25-11) from my sister Marilyn of Tonys' passing and I only regret that I didn't get to know such a faithful and loving man much better. I believe Charline and Marilyn are going to stop by and see you in the next few days. My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to you in this time of great loss. May you remain strong and firm as you always have been. My sincere condolences and love, Ray Miller(Woody). Oh and tell Jess hello for me. Thank You.
Tonette Slaviero
October 25, 2011
Paul and I are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. May you be comforted knowing your dear father is resting in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ. I am sure there is a huge celebration going on in Heaven at the homecoming of God's faithful servant, Anthony. God Bless you all!
Rovenstine Family
October 25, 2011
Dear Quartuccio Family, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear husband and father. I am re-reading Tony's book "How I Found Peace, Joy, and Happiness In A World Of Insanity" and find great comfort and inspiration in his love of God and his Catholic Faith. He will be missed, but we are richer for having known him. May Perpetual Light shine upon him.
Claire Couch
October 24, 2011
I am deeply sorry for the loss of this wonderful man. I will always miss him
Gregory Sandritter
October 24, 2011
Dear family members and Secular Franciscan community members of Anthony Quartuccio, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time as you reflect on the life of your father, of your Secular Franciscan brother with a deep sigh for his passing and a deep joy for a life lived in love and dedication to all that is good. May you bathe in the love he has left abundly behind on his journey to God.
Always in Peace,
Gregory Sandritter, sfo
Councilor Area 1 ~ Regional Executive Committee
Blessed Junipero Serra Secular Franciscan Order
[email protected]
Janet & Larry Silva
October 24, 2011
My deepest sympathy for the whole family of Anthony Quartuccio. My prayers go with you for today and always. I will miss him he was always in im thought.
Lynette Frediani
October 23, 2011
Maryann, Janet, Joe, and Anthony: I am so sorry for the loss of your father. No words will ever ease your pain in a sorrowful time like this, but may you find some comfort in knowing that your father lived a long and very fulfilling life and loved you all very much. He touched the lives of many through his artistic and religious works. He was a man of great faith and is now enjoying a peaceful eternity in which he so believed. I am thankful that your father was able to make it to Katie's wedding and be with all of his loved ones for such a beautiful and joyous occasion and that Maryann and Janet were able to see him in Paso Robles earlier this month. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Virginia Benavides
October 23, 2011
Maria and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Quartuccio was a good neighbor and a dear friend to my parents and we are so honored to have had the pleasure of being connected with such a talented individual and his wonderful family. Our sincere condolences, Ruben,Virginia and family
Bob Corcel
October 22, 2011
Alice, we are so very sorry to hear about Tony. It was great to see both of you last January at Mission San Miguel. Please accept our sympathy and prayers. Bob and Lucille Corcel
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