Marcello-Baldocchi-Obituary

Marcello Baldocchi

La Quinta, California

Jan 25, 1937 – Nov 4, 2025

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BORN
January 25, 1937
DIED
November 4, 2025
LOCATION
La Quinta, California

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Marcello Baldocchi born in 1937 in Lucca Italy passed away in La Quinta Ca on 04 November 2025 after a long illness. He was the middle of three children born to Evelina Paoli and Pietro Baldocchi and was raised in Lucca where the traditions of Tuscan life shaped his early years. In 1956 he...

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Best minestrone soup I ever had! Thank you, Marcello!

Those we love don't go away they just walk beside us everyday, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.

Deepest condolences to the family ,friends, staff and customers for Mr. Baldocchi . May he rest in peace. We loved to have date night at ristorante Marcello ! Everyone was kind and the food and ambiance were great. Truly miss and appreciate Mr. Baldocchi´s kindness and hospitality. Possa boscare nella gloria del cielo, from a native San Franciscan and fellow businessswoman in the sunset district , MRey

Marcello è stato uno zio veramente speciale per me. Vorrei essere con tutti voi. Ora lo immagino a raccontarsi aneddoti con suo fratello Giampiero come facevano qua in Italia.

RIP Marcello! Your restaurant was fabulous

We will never forget Marcello. You bought life, great food, and happy people together at your restaurant on Taraval Street. Love and prayers to your family and wonderful restaurant staff

Vicki,Piera,Ron, and Diana, Just heard about Marcello. So sad. He was a wonderful guy. Have so many fond memories at his restaurant with my family. I will always remember his Porcini appetizers and his yearly trips to Camp Mather. Love, Anna Grajeda

Just heard the news. Jim and I enjoyed Marcello´s restaurant for many years! My thoughts are with you.

Sending heartfelt condolences to Vicki, Piera, Diana, and all of Marcello´s family. Marcello was a wonderful man who truly cared for people. While the food at Marcello´s was always delicious, it was really the atmosphere he created that made it special. He had a gift for bringing people together. We are forever thankful to him for so many fond memories. We hope porcini mushroom hunting is forever in season in heaven. May he Rest in Peace.