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Best minestrone soup I ever had! Thank you, Marcello!
Chris Cody
November 16, 2025


La Quinta, California
Jan 25, 1937 – Nov 4, 2025
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...
Read MoreBest minestrone soup I ever had! Thank you, Marcello!
Chris Cody
November 16, 2025
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.
Joan Holmes
November 16, 2025
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
Maria Rey
November 15, 2025 | Other

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.
Silvia Baldocchi
November 15, 2025 | Family
RIP Marcello! Your restaurant was fabulous
Judy Frates
November 14, 2025
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
Puccini Family
November 13, 2025 | Other
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
Anna Grajeda
November 13, 2025 | Friend
Just heard the news. Jim and I enjoyed Marcello´s restaurant for many years! My thoughts are with you.
Vicki Hennessy
November 13, 2025 | Friend

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.
Shannon McAuliffe
November 13, 2025