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Nancy Restivo Obituary

Nancy Joanne Restivo (Crivello) Surrounded by her family, Nancy passed away peacefully on January 13, 2014. Nancy was born in SF on March 23, 1923 to John and Nancy Crivello (Celentano). Nancy attended Galileo High School, was married to John Restivo in 1944, raised the family in Westlake and moved to Novato in 1986. Nancy is survived by her children, John Restivo (Cyndee), Nancy Ferretti (Art), Barbara Restivo, Richard Restivo (Corey) Michael Restivo; her grandchildren, Michele Ferretti, Cari Metcho (Brian), Andrea Restivo, Cristina Letsch (Eric), Jordan, Brandon, Dante Restivo, Christopher, Jessica Restivo; and great-grandchildren, Marissa, Alexis Fraser, Madison, Jack Metcho, Bella Restivo and Courtney Letsch. Nancy is also survived by her sisters, Thelma Gallegioni, Joanne Franks (Jerry) and numerous nieces and nephews; deceased siblings: Charles and Thomas Crivello, Marie Clay, Connie Kendal. The family would like to thank Creekwood Care Facility and Hospice by the Bay for taking special care of Nancy. A private family service was held on January 17, 2014. If you would like to remember Nancy, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice by the Bay, 17 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Larkspur, CA 94939 or a charity of your choice.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal on Jan. 26, 2014.

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