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John Fambrini Obituary
Feb. 22, 1961 - Sept. 21, 2019
Resident of Santa Cruz
John Michael Fambrini, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 21, 2019. He was 58.
Born on February 22, 1961 at Sisters Hospital in Santa Cruz. He is survived by his beloved wife Lynetta (Williamson) Fambrini of Santa Cruz; daughters Mallory (Fambrini) Jordan of Seattle, Washington and Jolene (Brooks) Bartlett and her husband Con of Santa Cruz; son, John Fambrini Jr. of Santa Cruz; parents Raymond and Zelma Fambrini of Santa Cruz; brothers Steve Fambrini and Brian Fambrini of Santa Cruz. He is also survived by five grandchildren.
A 5th generation farmer on the North Coast. John grew up at his family farm on Dimeo Lane in Santa Cruz. He continued the farming legacy by starting his own business farming Brussel sprouts, pumpkins, strawberries, sunflowers and other produce. He was very proud of his produce stand on Highway 1 where he was able to sell the crops that he had grown.
John attended Holy Cross School and is a graduate of Santa Cruz High School. He enjoyed playing sports, loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, traveling and spending time with family and loved ones.
He was a well-known fixture on the coast and around Davenport. He was very generous and always willing to lend a helping hand to a friend in need.
A viewing will be held at Benito & Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel (1050 Cayuga St. Santa Cruz, CA) on Friday, September 27th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Shrine of St. Joseph's Guardian of the Redeemer (544 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA) at 12:00 pm. A reception will follow immediately after the mass at St. Joseph's Shrine Hall.
In Lieu of flowers the family is asking to make donations to Hospice Living Angels on behalf of the Fambrini Family.
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October 16, 2019
Dear Netta,
Our prayers are with you, Mallory, and J.C. Take care.
Friends from Bonny Doon School,
Pat Ward and daughter Katherine
Rosalynn,Joy,Amanda
October 3, 2019
So sorry for your loss.
Robert Mallory
September 29, 2019
We give Thanks for Johns LIFE?We give Thanks for ALL that John was and shared in our community.Yes driving up the coast will never be the same.....we will miss seeing him up there but know he will never be FAR!He will forever LIVE in the crops and land of the North Coast area,we all so LOVE!!!!!Thank You for the GOOD FOOD!!!!
Sending Loving Blessings to the family and friends of John!!!!! Robert and Lesly Mallory
Don Waddell
September 27, 2019
John was a great guy! He was always very nice to my family and I. He was a very generous and knowledgeable man. My family sends our condolences to all his family, friends and loved ones. May he Rest In Peace!
Robert Morris
September 27, 2019
So sorry for your loss. I was just telling John how much I loved that he was growing fabulous organic produce that was available to us at Shoppers Corner. Rest In Peace my friend
September 26, 2019
My sincere sympathy to all, for the loss of your beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be deeply missed. May God give you comfort during this trying time.
Sincerely,
Barbara Silva Wagner
Terrie & Kenny OConnell
September 26, 2019
So sorry for your loss, Johnny will be greatly missed, many great memories with him and family, he was beyond generous in many ways!! Netta Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joe and Raina Stoops
September 25, 2019
Driving up Hwy 1 will never be the same again! Rest easy John, you did good and will be missed by many!
Jerry Whitehall
September 25, 2019
R.i.p.john! Good memories always.
Karen Nunes-Enlow
September 25, 2019
Dear Netta, I am so very sorry for your loss. God bless and comfort you and your family. I know what this feels like I lost My Dear Husband, Steve,in February, 2019. You and your family are in my heart and prayers, Karen
Julia Tokarski
September 24, 2019
Dearest Lynetta and JoJo and JC and Mallory and family , our deepest prayers and blessings to all of you. It's a beautiful memory for us to have shared our recent times in the mountains together , we will continue to have your loving family friendship as we have the past 50 years Dear Lynetta❤
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