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Isabel Nannini Obituary
Apr. 23, 1926 - Oct. 21, 2014
San Jose
Isabel Nannini passed away at home peacefully in her sleep at the age of 88. She leaves her Loving and Devoted husband of 68 years John Nannini . She is survived by her son Richard his wife Maria, their son Anthony (Nicole), her daughter Karen Garcia, Karen's daughter Carla (Daniel), and her son David his wife Susan and their son Zachari Giovanni and daughter Natalia Cecelia, and her foster son Patrick. She is also survived by her great grandchildren Marinna, Giovanni, Ezeekiel, Antoinette, Eric, Samantha and Nicolas, her brother Ben Fanelli and wife Shirley, and her sister-in-laws Dora Fanelli, Nadine Fanelli, Lilian Fanelli and by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of longtime friends. Preceded in death by her parents Moma and Papa Fanelli , her brothers Steve and Phillip Fanelli. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Isabel's name to St. Maria Goretti Parish. A viewing will be held Friday 10/31 from 9am to 6pm at Oak Chapel with a Rosary at 7pm. The funeral service will be Saturday 11/1 at 10am at St Maria Goretti Church, 2980 Senter Rd. SJ.
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Dori Perez-Lonero
November 11, 2014
Isabel came to bring my mom communion every week while my mom was dying of cancer. Heaven is little better now that she is there.
Jennifer and Little Charles when aged 7
Jennifer C
November 11, 2014
She was a very nice lady who attended Community Meetings. One of her groups she founded helped found a small school in the FMSD (Franklin-McKinely School District). I hear she was a part of the community meeting of the annual MGPTFs (Mayor's Gang Prevention Task Force) too, which has resource tables after a meeting to hear from BEST practices.
Jennifer C.
October 31, 2014
Isabel will be so missed at our family gatherings. Her warm smile and sweet spirit will stay with us always. In loving memory, Kathy Nygard
October 31, 2014
Dearest E-bel,
Your are and will always be a true inspiration to me and my family as an Earthly Angel always ready with a kind word and loving smile. You will be sorely missed and forever shine as a star in a world that desperatly needs more like you. Love you and say hi to Mom, Grandma, Aunt Lena and so many who we will one day be united with in ever lasting glory.God bless us all.
Regina Edwards
October 30, 2014
My dear friend Isabel, thank you for your friendship. You have been a great blessing to me.
Rest in Peace. Regina
Rev. 14:13 Happy are those who die in the Lord! Happy indeed the Spirit says; now they can rest forever after their work, since their good deeds go with them.
Isabel, family & friends September 1984
Regina Edwards
October 30, 2014
October 30, 2014
Such a thoughtful and positive person--she will be missed by many.
Susan & Mike Maggi
Christina Frausto
October 30, 2014
Mrs. Nannini will be remembered as a kind, giving and gracious person who found positive things in all of life. She was a great wife, loving mother, giving grandmother and friend to many professional and personal friends. She will be missed but not forgotten.
Christina Frausto
3 generations
Nicole Nannini
October 30, 2014
Grammy you will be missed! You were alway so loving and had a great smile!
Nicole Nannini
October 30, 2014
October 30, 2014
Grammy w/ Richard and Anthony
October 30, 2014
October 29, 2014
So sorry to hear about Isobel's passing. Isobel (and John) Nannini had spent many years as gracious hosts of Japanese exchange students. Their generous hospitality will be long remembered.
Would like to quote a remembrance called "A Thousand Winds", sometimes sung at memorials in Japan...
"Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep,
I am the Thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints in snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
As you awake with morning's hush
I am the swift-upflinging rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
Donot stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there,
I did not die"
with much love and thanks to your family.
Gilda Wunderman and Jon Gruschka
Janice Nannini
October 29, 2014
Aunt Izzie, You were always loving and giving to others. Will miss you
dearly. Thanks for all the beautiful memories - Love Janice
October 29, 2014
Aunt Izzie - you will truly be missed. May God Bless You.....thanks for all the love and memories. Love - Your Niece Patty Nannini
You will be missed dearly. (Nancy Russo)
October 28, 2014
If I live to see a Golden Age... it is because a Golden Heart resides inside. ~ Love Nancy Russo and family.
Kristina Maggi
October 27, 2014
Rest in peace dear Cousin Isabel. You were a special and loving person and I feel proud to have known you. Love, Kristina Maggi
Janice Nannini
October 27, 2014
Janice Nannini
October 27, 2014
Janice Nannini
October 27, 2014
Janice Nannini
October 27, 2014
Roz diNatale
October 26, 2014
My dear Cousin, Isabel. We already miss your sweet voice and laughter. I know you are celebrating with God and all your loved ones in Heaven. Until we meet again. All my love, dear cousin,
Roz diNatale
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