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Louie Pellegrini IV

Resident of Menlo Park

On June 26, 2010 Louie lost his battle with Synovial Sarcoma. He fought the disease with courage and dignity, much in the same way he lived his life. He was 30 years old.

Louie proudly worked at his family business, Peninsula Sanitary Service Inc. at Stanford University for 15 years.

Louie is pre-deceased by his mother, Cynthia (Wales) Pellegrini. He is survived by his wife, Kelli Ortmann Pellegrini, His father Louie Pellegrini III, stepmother Bonnie, brother Andrew and sister Gina. He is also survived by his grandparents, Alvera & Louie Pellegrini II, Dave Wales, and Howard Beck. Louie also leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

We are all saddened by his passing, but most grateful for his life and for his love for us all.

Donations in Memory of Louie can be made to one or both of the following organizations Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative, http://sarcoma help.org/donations.htm. National Rifle Association Foundation, https://www.nrafoun dation.org/giving/donate.asp in the "I wish my donation to support the" drop-down box, please select "Hunting & Wildlife Conservation Endowment". Both websites give you the opportunity to identify the donation in memory of Louie Pellegrini IV. The family will receive confirmation of your gift.

A Memorial service will be held on July 16 at 4:00 pm at the Stanford University Memorial Church, Stanford, CA.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Jul. 11, 2010.

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Clyde and Sharon Gregory

July 14, 2010

'We knew Louie (1V) as he was know for 15 years at least and he was a wonderful person to know. He never had a bad thing to say to or about anyone.I know he will be missed by his family sooo much. It is the hardest thing in the would to lose a child . We know that all to well. We have photo's of 1V deer hunting with his dad and rest of the group and he looks so very happy. I know he was looking for to tjhe next hunting trip.
He was a joy to be around and everyone loved him....Clyde and Sharon

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