Basilio "Bud" Procissi
10/9/1927-1/25/2014

Basilio, also known by friends as Bud, passed away after a short illness on January, 25, 2014. Bud was born in Lincoln, California on October 9, 1927 to Elvira (Testa) and Luigi Procissi. He came to Auburn in 1936 with his family. Bud graduated from Lincoln Way Grammar School in 1941 and Placer High School in 1944. He attended Armstrong Business School in Berkeley, California where he received his AA in Business Administration. He was drafted during the Korean Conflict in 1950 where he served under the command of Brig. John F. Uncles as his aide-de-camp in Germany.
Active in community affairs, Bud had a great love for Old Town Auburn where he was raised. He started a movement in 1962 for the restoration of the Historic Old Town Auburn Firehouse, and the exterior improvements of several buildings. He served on the Auburn City Planning Commission for 16 years and Auburn Public Cemetery Board for over 30 years. He also is a director emeritus of the Placer Community Foundation. Bud served four years as District President of the Blessed Sacrament District of Italian Catholic Federation and was a charter member of the St. Joseph's Branch # 342. He was a member of Saint Joseph Church since 1936 and the Knights of Columbus.
Bud's first love was family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 46 years, Patsy Lee Erickson, in June of 2005. He is survived and will be dearly missed by: his daughter, Adriana (Todd) Jensen, his son, Robert (Michelle) Procissi of Lincoln, his four grandchildren Michael and Ariana Jensen, and Laura and Caroline Procissi. He is also survived by his faithful sister and business partner, Orsalina "Lena" Procissi, who together operated the Happy Hour Club and Liquor Store in Old Town Auburn, now Historic Old Town Auburn from 1948 - 1995.
At his request, no public services are planned. A family memorial will be held at a later date. Arrangements handled by Sierra Foothills Funeral Services of Auburn.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that you please make a donation to the Placer Community Foundation, St Joseph's Italian Catholic Federation Branch #342, or the Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital.

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Published by Gold Country Media Newspapers on Feb. 2, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Basilio Procissi

18 Entries

Cindy Borg

February 18, 2014

So sorry to hear of the loss of Bud. My heart goes out to the family.

February 8, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of the time I spent with your family Adriana. I hope the rest of the family is well.
Michele Holt

February 7, 2014

Dear Lena, Robert and families, Wow, we were so very sorry to learn about Bud...he was a good landlord for 25 years (vet clinic), a kind and giving person and a good friend for all those years...he will be missed. God Bless you all, Tom and Sue Sheriff, North Fork Veterinary Clinic

February 6, 2014

I remember Bud and Pat from the late 50's to the early 60's. Pat and I worked together in a dress shop in Auburn. Pat inspired me to become a teacher. I well remember visiting Pat and Bud in old Auburn above the tavern. So sorry to learn of your passing and Pat's passing a few years ago Connie Wilson New Zealand.

Mellissa Eighme Thorsen

February 4, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences Robert hold on to the memories of all the wonderful times he had with you and your family. Be strong and continue to live in his footsteps.

February 4, 2014

Bud was a super guy. Remember him from ICF functions. Our sincere condolences from Jo and Gene Bertolucci, Carmichael, CA

carol harris

February 4, 2014

sorry for your lost good times a mary belles

Andy Sarcinella

February 4, 2014

Bud,,the rest of the old Auburn regulars will be waiting for you..

Virginia Putnam

February 3, 2014

Bud was a great landlord! He did a lot for this town. I enjoyed talking with him when Betty Nelson and I had the antique shop in the old Happy Hour building

Virginia Putnam

February 3, 2014

Bud was a great landlord! He did a lot for this town. I enjoyed talking with him when Betty Nelson and I had the antique shop in the old Happy Hour location

Linda & Rich Tobin

February 3, 2014

So sorry to hear about Bud's passing. Fond memories of Bud and Lena when they were our landlords in Old town Auburn in the 90's. Our sympathies to your family.

Kathi French

February 3, 2014

Robert, I'm so sorry to hear about your father's passing. Thinking of you, sending love to you and your family.

Ed Presley

February 2, 2014

Rest easy Bud. My prayers are with you and the family.

Joe and Ellen Hayes

February 2, 2014

Our thoughts are with you at this time Robert. We will always remember how kind and welcoming your parents were to us when we moved to Auburn in 1985.

Bob Rogers

February 2, 2014

What a loss for our community. Bud was a great man who will be missed by so many. R.I.P.

Julie Phillips McAvoy

February 2, 2014

So very sad to hear this. I have many wonderful childhood memories of Mr. and Mr. Procissi's kindness, warmth and hospitality. My thoughts and prayers are with you...Adriana, Robert, your families and Aunt Lena. Big hugs to you all.

Micke Olsen

February 2, 2014

Lena and all, I am so sorry!

Willie Slade

February 2, 2014

Good bye old friend I remember the many toasts in the happy hour for various things. Willie Slade.

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