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1926
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2009
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Joyce DeBenedetti Obituary
Her passion in life was her family and her home. She was very dedicated to both. She enjoyed cooking holiday dinners for the family and hosting parties for her friends and family.
Joyce worked as a telephone operator in Lodi for a time. She was also employed by Newfield's as an interior decorator for several years. Later, she partnered with Jenny and Louie Demartini to open the Golden Acorn Restaurant located in Galt next to the Dry Creek Golf Course. The restaurant was very popular with patrons from Sacramento to Stockton and the surrounding areas, where they specialized in Italian Cuisine.
Joyce and her husband, Ed, joined resources with Rudy Vaccarezza, to develop Willow Oaks Golf Course located in Lodi.
Joyce is survived by her husband of 66 years, Ed DeBenedetti and their loving son, Dario and his, wife Zana DeBenedetti. Joyce was very proud of her grandchildren, Lisa (David) Clemons and Angela (Jason) Leggitt and her five great-grandchildren: Corrin, Andrew and Nicholas Clemons and Luke and Jolie Leggitt, all of Lodi. She is also survived by her brothers, David and Kay Wall and her sisters, Polly Uriz, Bobbi Payne, and Mary Statham.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Dallas and Pearl Wall; her sister, Gay Shelton; and brothers, Grant, Wade and Jim Wall.
There is no visitation and committal will be private. Leonard Messer at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorial contributions in memory of Joyce may be made to the Boosters of Boys and Girls Sports (B.O.B.S.) in care of Lodi Parks and Recreation Department, 125 N. Stockton St, Lodi, CA 95240.
Please sign the online registry and share memories at www.cherokee-memorial.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joyce DeBenedetti
david gray, jr.
December 15, 2009
ed. i am sorry about the passing of your wife. although i did not know her, i knew you while i grew up in lodi and remember dario as a little guy in lodi. my depest symphathy to you and family. david a gray, jr. sacramento
Ellen and Vic Brewer
December 9, 2009
Vic and I are so sorry to hear about Joyce. I still hear Joyce's voice saying "What are you gonna do". Vic and I have so many fond memories of Joyce as our neighbor, friend, and traveling companion. We remember her loving bantering with Ed and standing over the cabbage soup pot giving us instructions. She has earned a well established place in our hearts. Please contact us.
Khosrow Djahanbani
December 8, 2009
Dear Ed and Dario,
I was so sorry to hear of Joyce's passing, and my heartfelt condolences go to you and all the other members of your family.
Please know that although my path in life hasn't taken me to Lodi, you have always been in my mind and in my heart.
I love you very much, and I will never forget the kindness you showed me in a time that I needed it very much.
I embrace you all with all the love in my heart,
Khosrow Djahanbani
PS: Marty died about twenty years ago in the war between Iran and Iraq fighting against the present Iranian regime.
Linda & Kenny Lavender Salon
December 7, 2009
Ed
We are so sorry of the loss of your wife. We will keep you in our prayers.
December 6, 2009
Ed & Dario I am so sorry to hear the loss of your wife and MOM! I know the sad feeling after the loss of my mother (Bonnie Piazza) 3 years ago.
Arlita Piazza (Nevada)
Vince Perrin
December 5, 2009
Ed, I remember many happy times at the Golden Acorn when I was a Stockton Record reporter covering Lodi, and the times I chatted with Joyce were always joyful. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Ed/Shirley Hoegerman
December 4, 2009
We wish to offer our deep sympathy to you Ed, in the passing of Joyce; a lovely lady.
Joyce Denton
December 4, 2009
Ed and Dario, I am so very sorry to hear of Joyce's passing but know she is finally free from pain! I pray the Lord to comfort you during this time and give you peace! Blessings to both of you!
Dale Oster
December 4, 2009
I'm very sorry for you loss Ed and Dario and all of your family members
Cherokee Memorial Park & Funeral Home
December 3, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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