Barbara-Pinelli-Obituary

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Barbara Ruth Pinelli

Sonoma, California

Aug 18, 1963 – Nov 28, 2019 (Age 56)

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BORN
August 18, 1963
DIED
November 28, 2019
AGE
56
LOCATION
Sonoma, California

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Duggan's Mission Chapel Obituary

Barbara Ruth Pinelli, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on November 28, 2019. "Ruthie" to family, Barbara to her police family, was born in San Francisco on August 18, 1963 to her loving parents, Ray and Barbara Pinelli. Raised in Daly City she attended Our Lady of Mercy grammar school and St. Rose Academy, Class of 1981. Like her father, she had a love of sports, especially baseball, working during HS and College as an usher at Candlestick Park. Barbara's ambitions and future successes were focused in law enforcement. She graduated SFPD Academy in December 1986. Barbara had a distinguished 32 year career receiving a Gold Medal of Valor in 1994 and a Bronze Medal in 1995, among other honorable commendations throughout her years of service. She had great wit while always exhibiting extreme professionalism. She had a passion for cooking and kept her fellow officers well nourished. Barbara had a deep love of all animals, especially horses and dogs. She is missed by her dogs, Kenai and Makena and her mini donkey, Rudy. Barbara was preceded in death by her brother, James (Elizabeth) Pinelli and nephew, Mathew Pinelli. Barbara "Ruthie" will be deeply missed by her sister, Rae Marie (Steve) England; nieces, Carolyn England-Judeh, Erin (George) Landry, Sarah (Dave) Lofgren; her adoring grandniece, Fiona England and grandnephews, Hunter and Odin Lofgren, as well as many cousins. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Sunrise Horse Rescue http://www.sunrisehorserescue.org/ The jayc Foundation https://thejaycfoundation.org/about-us/ Service arrangements will be announced later at date, for after the New Year.

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Thank you for being my Friend... You was simply the most amazing and caring lady... We use to talk for hours upon hours... Hope you are at peace now... Always your Love and dearest friend Geno!!!!.

It was an honor to have known you, rest in peace.

Rae Marie, Steve, Carolyn and Erin,
I am so sorry to hear of Ruthie's passing. She was like a family member to my brother and I. She was a huge part of my childhood and a role model. May she rest in peace.

I don't believe I've ever known anyone with a heart as big as Barbara's. She's now reunited with her Katie, Gracie and Marley - the great loves of her life. May you Rest In Peace, Barbara.

It was a privilege and honor to know and serve in the San Francisco Police Department with Barbara. She was a professional who always gave her all. She came to work and did her best everyday.

She always had a smile on her face and treated everybody with kindness.

I was proud to know her.

R.I.P. Barbara.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Barbara was more than a friend, she was one of my best friends and I will always cherish the relationship that we had. She is now at peace with the Lord and loved ones that have passed on. Godspeed and rest in peace my friend. I will love you always.