Richard

Di Girolamo

Resident of San Jose

Mar. 29, 1943-Nov. 12, 2010

Richard was born in Antioch, CA and raised in Monterey. He lost a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Richard graduated from Monterey High, attended Monterey Peninsula College and transferred to San Jose State University where he graduated in Business Administration. He had a 30-year career in purchasing/ management in Silicon Valley. Richard treasured his Italian heritage as a member IAHS, Sons of Sicily and ICF. An avid sports fan, he followed Cal, SF Giants and his beloved 49ers. He enjoyed tailgating, dancing, traveling and gatherings of family and friends.

His father, Anthony and several aunts and uncles preceded Richard in death; Survivors: his loving wife, Bette; children, Veronica (Mike Mendenhall) of Sparks, NV; Christopher (Jennifer) of San Jose; grand-children, Anthony of San Jose; Katelyn Mendenhall of Sparks, NV and step grand-daughter Taylor Crivello of San Jose. He is also survived by his mother, Frances, of Monterey; siblings, Phillip (Jane) of Salinas; Rena of Monterey and Tina (Robert) England of Salinas; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Rosary: Thursday, November 18 at 7 p.m. at Lima Family Erickson Memorial Chapel, 710 Willow St., in San Jose. Funeral: Friday, November 19 at 11 a.m. at St. Christopher Church, 1576 Curtner Ave., in San Jose. Burial: Gates of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Los Altos following services.

Memorial donations: Mail to: Pancreatica.org, 312½Fountain Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times from Nov. 17 to Nov. 19, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries

Newton

November 29, 2010

To the Girolamo family, sorry for your loss, may GOD give you his LOVE, PEACE, and STRENGTH in this time of sorrow. May he R.I.P <3

Veronica Shepardson

November 26, 2010

So sorry to hear about Richard passing. I was lucky to visit with Richard and Bette just about a year ago. I remember him as a loving husband and father. Your memory will live on.

Lori Smith

November 21, 2010

It was a pleasure working with Richard at CSD. I can remember his never ending smiles in the hallways. By reading his obituary, family and friends have many great memories to treasure. God Bless.

JOHN GREB

November 21, 2010

SO SORRY. MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY.

Connie Tauscher

November 20, 2010

So sad to hear, Richard. Did not know of your sickness. Probably been at least five-six years since our working at Pratt & Whitney, CSD.
God Bless. See you up there some day. Connie T.

Tina England

November 19, 2010

Richard, you will be truly missed by all of us. We had so little time to prepare for your passing. I am so glad we were able to see you weekly and more these past 4 months. You are a great brother, husband, father,and friend. Love, Tina, Robert,Sara,Adam,Stephanie

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