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Allen Maffei Obituary
May 20, 1926 - June 15, 2020
Bud was born on May 20, 1926 in Sonoma, CA to Oliver and Kathleen Maffei. A proud third generation Sonoma native, he attended St. Francis Solano Grammar School and Sonoma Valley High School. Bud then served in the United States Navy. Upon Honorable Discharge from the Navy, he married his wife of 73 years, Bernadette Maffei. They raised three children, Dan (Alicia), Ken (Geraldine) and Michele Osmon (Randy).
His career began after the Navy in Sonoma as a Rancher on the Maffei Ranches. After many years at this endeavor he opened his business, Maffei Wholesale Meats on Arnold Drive in Sonoma. Upon his retirement from this business, Dad enjoyed fishing, cooking for his family and vacationing at his cabin in Lassen County.
Bud loved Sonoma and his community. He was a member of the Native Sons of the Golden West as well as the Kiwanis Club. Every year after the Sonoma County Fair, he opened Maffei Wholesale Meats to those exhibiting their animals for his meat cutting services. He also volunteered his time to cook for the benefit of the Boys & Girls Club of Sonoma Valley Rodeo.
He is survived by his wife, Bernadette Maffei, his three children, Dan, Ken and Michele, six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A private service will be held for the family at a later date, and memorial contributions in his name may be made to a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Nicolette “Nicki” Maffei-Campbell
August 8, 2020
Although I my visits to the Sonoma Valley were few. Many of my memories always included seeing and chatting with Uncle Bud and Aunt Bernadette. It is at times like this that I am saddened, wishing these had been more frequent. My love and condolences.
Raul y Karla Garcia
July 7, 2020
A very jovial and hard-working man, with an incredible humor. Our condolences to his wife and children.
Raul y Karla Garcia
July 7, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Raul y Karla Garcia
July 7, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dan and Alicia Maffei
June 25, 2020
Dad, we will miss your sense of humor, your love for your family, and your wonderful cooking traditions that you passed down to all of us. You will always be in our hearts.
Melissa Woltering
June 23, 2020
Bud was an amazing man. I was very fortunate to know Bud and his wife Bernadette Maffei. Remembering many stories that Bud would share regarding his childhood into his older years. Bud would share with me the history of Sonoma and how different things were back then. Bud was very well known and an extremely likable man. Bud was a hard worker and an true provider.
To all of his family and especially to his wife Bernadette, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. There are no words that can express such a loss.
I came across this picture that I took of Bud as he was up early each morning and always taking care of his property.
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