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Damian Garibaldi Obituary

Damian A. Garibaldi, 25, died on May 4, 2009.

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Published by Mercury News from May 6 to May 11, 2009.

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Eric Salmons

October 24, 2020

The world has not been the same with out you . Your brother Bill and I speak of you often . I miss your smile and Billy misses your flipping of the eye glasses . Rip brother . ELS

Sue Fischer-Berlet

September 30, 2011

I have only recently discovered that this soul was taken.
Damian, your mother Pam was my dearest friend in the world and i miss her. I remember vividly her love for you and watched you as a sweet little boy open to love.
I pray you have found her and the two of you will never again be separated.
My most sincere condolences to the family.

Lonnie

May 23, 2009

damn homie why you have to go?????? im at a loss for words right now........ you were such a beautiful person and a great friend.... you had this effect on people that just made them smile... you could really brighten up a room... i was really proud of you for putting so much time and effort in your nephew's life i know he really looked up to you...... my prayers are for the wole Garibaldi family may some comfort find you in this time of need... Damien, you were a awesome person and i will miss you deeply... your friend.. lonnie

Joseph Garibaldi

May 13, 2009

I'd like people to remember my brother as the man he was and like to forgive him for the man he wasn't. I miss my brother very much and there is nothing that can replace that love for him.

Angelina ruiz

May 12, 2009

i just wanna say LOOK how many people are signing the guest book it just goes to show how many people damian really touched!! He was the best uncle to my son!!! He was reallly one of my best friends!!! i am still in total shock an am realizing tomarros never prmoised.. I didnt know the last time i talked to Damian would be the last time EVER!! he loved my son an did everything in his power to be the best uncle he could be!! he sat at ER with me for more the 6 hours, he wanted to go everywhere to help!! i am deeply sadden by what happen.. my heart goes out to the WHOLE garibaldi family!!

Sussi Brazil-Luis

May 11, 2009

God bless you Damian. I know that we didn't get to see each other very much,but I will always miss your smile. Love you!

Cathy Alaniz

May 11, 2009

Elaine-I just heard about your loss and I am so sorry. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tony and Margaret Luis

May 11, 2009

BLESSED are the meek:
for they shall inherit the earth.
BLESSED are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness:for they shall be filled.
BLESSED are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
BLESSED are the pure in heart: for they shall see god.
BLESSED are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of god.

MATTHEW 5:5-9

Expressing our sympathy and all of our love. May god bless you at the time of your loss and may god bless you always.

Chari Woodlief

May 11, 2009

Damian, even though words cannot express how much you will be missed you will not be forgotten. I always enjoyed your company when you were around and you knew how to make me laugh. Your life was cut short with so much to offer. You are in a better place now.

May 11, 2009

Damian, even though words cannot express how much you will be missed you will not be forgotten. I always enjoyed your company when you were around and you knew how to make me laugh. Your life was cut short with so much to offer. You are in a better place now. You will be missed.....

May 11, 2009

Dear Elaine. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember the stories when you first became 'Damien's Mom'. He will be at peace now. Cheri Strempel

May 10, 2009

joseph garibaldi

May 10, 2009

Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men.
John F. Kennedy

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Mom/Elaine

May 10, 2009

Here's a little bit about Damian:

Damian was born on Nov. 30, 1984 to Bill and Pam Garibaldi in San Jose, CA. Damian lost his mother in a car accident at the age of 4. While being raised by Bill and his "2nd" mother Elaine, Damian grew up enjoying ridding motorcycles, wake-boarding, and spending quality time with his family and friends. Damian had a loving heart and a very kind soul.

Damian is survived by his father Bill, his "2nd" mother Elaine, his brothers - Billy, Adam, and Joseph, his nephew Cayden, and many other family and friends.

He will be greatly missed by us all.

Family

May 9, 2009

Having Fun!

May 9, 2009

Mary Aguilar

May 9, 2009

May the love of family & friends help you through this sad time. Damian is in a safe place now, and will always live in your hearts forever!

Jodi Novak

May 9, 2009

Damian-We will miss you & your smiles so much!!You were always so sweet!I am so sorry for the family!We wish that we could do something to help you get through this painful time!Me & my family are always here for all of you.Damian-I hope that you are at peace!We love you!!You will be missed greatly.XOXO,

Patti Maletta

May 9, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Wiggins Family

May 8, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to the Garibaldi family. Those who bloom in the hearts of others never fade away. May you find comfort and strength in your memories of Damian. He was a fine young man. Our thought and prayers of Damian will remain in our hearts forever. We love you Damian and will forever miss you...

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Uncle Damian!! He so loved Cayden!!

chic mabe

May 8, 2009

Damian in every way that was possible you were & are my son. You stole into my heart & kept a place in there, that will always be yours! You called me mom & anyone that knew me, knew i called you my son! I loved you dearly Damian! My kids treated you as their own brother...you called my parents grandma & grandpa...my whole family will miss you! You had the biggest heart & would do anything for anyone! We all loved you Damian! And you knew that! I wished I could have done more...I wish I would have been there...I, "we" will all miss you...The Mabe Family (formerly San Jose, Ca .....where Damian lived for most of the past 5yrs ...now...north Carolina)...I will always love you...we miss you...MoM! (Chic)

SANDI TAYLOR

May 8, 2009

DEAREST BILL: THIS IS SANDI, YOUR EX-STEP MOM. BEFORE MARLYNN. I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR SON. GOD, HIS MOM, AND YOUR DAD GARY WILL BE WAITING WITH OPEN ARMS. MY DEEPEST PRAYERS GOES OUT TO YOU, AND THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY. MAY DARIAN REST IN PEACE WITH OUR LORD. FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME . [email protected] SINCERLEY SANDI TAYLOR (GARIBALDI)

Bill

May 8, 2009

Hey Orcutt, thanks for uploading a new pic of Damian. I really appreciate it.

Bill/Dad

May 8, 2009

This is Damian's father. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Damian's in a good place now. His mother, Pam, and my Dad, Gary, are now taking care of him.

Damian, I will always think of you every day of my life. Sorry I wasn't there on the last day of your life because I know it would have been different, but the best thing is that I had the opportunity to say "I love you" on Sunday May 3rd, 2009 at 10:15am. I know that you were planning on being here at 8:00am Monday morning and you would have been if you could have. I love you, Damian.

Joanne Brandt

May 8, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to the Garibaldi family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joanne Brandt & Nick Musulin

Elaine Garibaldi-Hannah

May 7, 2009

Thank you all for your kind words and your prayers. Damian was a wonderful person as well as a wonderful son. It is so hard to face the fact he is gone from us, but I know in my heart he is with God because Damian was such a kind soul who brought joy to so many hearts.

Jesika Kern

May 7, 2009

Billy and Adam, I know this is a super hard time for you both,and nothing anyone says will make that go away. I know Damian is somewhere better and more peaceful than anything this life has to offer, and Im sure your Mom is right there with him! Be strong for each other, and keep Damian alive in your hearts. I will keep all three of you boys in my prayers.

The Holden Family

May 7, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Bill and with everyone who loves Damian.

Luis & Shannon Sul

May 7, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Garibaldi family in there time of grief. Damian was a GREAT friend, hard worker,and always willing to help out a friend. May you be welcomed into heaven with open arms. We will truely miss you.

Marian Campoy

May 7, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. We will miss you Damian. God Bless You.

SANDI TAYLOR

May 7, 2009

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE GARIBALDI FAMILY. DAMIAN, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE IN THE ARMS OF OUR LORD. MAY GOD, AND HIS ANGELS BE WITH YOUR FAMILY, AND FRIENDS. WILL THE GAUKER FAMILY PLEASE CONTACT ME? PEACE WITH GOD SANDI TAYLOR (GARIBALDI) [email protected]

Zelia

May 7, 2009

Damian, we pray that you are in the arms of Jesus right now. Life was a long and challenging road for you. You will be missed.

Rob & Cheryl Gauker

May 6, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of loss.

Luis'

May 6, 2009

We were so sad to hear about this untimely death. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Kristen & Kayleigh

May 6, 2009

you will definitely be missed, Damian. You were such a character and always made people smile. RIP

angelina

May 6, 2009

Damian we love you!!! an will miss you!!! you were such a good friend an will always be remembered!!!

Lou Ann Denevi

May 6, 2009

I just wanted to let all of you know we are thinking of you and if you need any thing let us know .It was so sad to hear about Damian.I can't believe he was 25 - he was always a kid at my parents house and I still think of him as a kid.How time flys.But I just wanted your family to know Damian is in our hearts and we are totally thinking of you at this time.

Shawna Woodlief

May 6, 2009

Damian you were a very sweet kid and someone I enjoyed as my friend. You will deeply missed and remembered.

Chari Woodlief

May 6, 2009

We will miss you!

May 6, 2009

May The Lord Bless & keep him

Taken on 5/1/09

Orcutt

May 6, 2009

We will miss you, Damian. RIP

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