Eileen H. Faggiano

Eileen Faggiano Obituary

Eileen H. Faggiano, a 30-year resident of Loch Lomond, passed away Jan. 6, 2006, at Sutter Lakeside Hospital. Eileen was 95 years young and was born Dec. 21, 1910 in Baltimore, Md.

In 1932 she set out to travel around the world and on the cruise, met her husband Eugene, the ship's purser. They were married 49 years when he passed away in 1982. Her life story is an interesting one for after their marriage in Baltimore, they moved to Marin County, where their first child, James was born in 1934. Shortly after his birth the family moved to China where her second child, Jean Marie was born.

When the Japanese invaded China in 1937, the family moved to the Philippines. After the start of World War II, they were interned by the Japanese and were POWs for 37 months in Manila before being rescued by the United States 1st Cavalry Division in order to prevent the execution of all the prisoners.

Eileen, in her strong and tenacious manner, kept the family going throughout the ordeal. Upon returning to the U.S. in 1945, the family settled again in San Rafael, Marin County, her husband's hometown. When Eugene retired in 1971, they moved to St. Helena and soon, thereafter, to her beloved home in Loch Lomond, Lake County, where she continued to live until her passing.

She is survived by her son, James "Jim" age 72; four grandchildren, Steve Faggiano, Ken Faggiano, Sharon Faggiano Callaway and Rob Faggiano; six great-grandchildren, Brian Faggiano, Kevin Faggiano, Jennifer Faggiano, Bailey Faggiano, Heather Faggiano and Connor Callaway and a daughter, Jean Marie, who is age 71.

In addition to family, Eileen leaves behind many, many loving friends and neighbors who have cherished her warmth, straightforward honesty, generosity and affection.

Jim asks that any donations in Eileen's memory be made to Meals on Wheels in Middletown Senior Citizens Inc., P.O. Box 1037, Middletown, CA 95461, who so lovingly provided her the timely nutritious and healthy meals she thoroughly enjoyed.

A Mass celebrating Eileen's life will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Church, Loch Lomond.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Feb. 22, 2006.

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11 Entries

Tony Rogers

July 25, 2012

Dear Eileen,
Although we never met I have known you my whole life. My father is your little cousin, Bill Rogers from Wilmington Delaware. He fondly remembers your visit to Wil in the early 1930's and he always told us about your WWII struggles. We recently found out a lot about the Rogers family from Baltimore. My father was very happy to know that you lived a full and active life in California after the war. He regrets that he never had the opportunity to talk to you. You will always hold a special place with the Rogers family from Wilmington.

Jim Faggiano

May 8, 2011

If flowers grow in heaven Lord, then pick a bunch for me ??? place them in my Mom's arms and tell her they're from me. Tell her that I love and miss her, and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while...love you and miss you Mom!

Don Watt

April 13, 2011

Eileen you were a wonderful friend and neighbor with the best sense of humor. A rare treat to be around. Susan and I both miss you. Now we have to put up with your son!

April 13, 2011

Even after all this time, we talk about you and your wonderful attitude about life. You always bring a smile to our faces.

Staff of the Middletown Senior Center

Eileen - Easter 2003

January 28, 2008

Eileen 2003 relaxing

January 28, 2008

Pam Williams

March 23, 2006

Dearest Eileen, I miss you, you were like a second mother to me (my mom is Fanchon Molle), thank you so very much for your friendship and your generosity. I do so appreciate knowing that you felt me suitable to meet your son, Jim, QUITE a compliment -- turns out I did marry before that ever did happen, (& actually I never was able to meet Jim to this day but it was lovely to see him eulogizing you on a 'video' tape). I love you so much, I miss visiting with you & laughing with you. Thank you for loving me back. Pam

Fanchon Molle

March 16, 2006

Dear Eileen; We laughed together, cried together and had fun even if it was just a trip to a medical appointment. I miss you. Love, Fanchon

Steve Faggiano

February 26, 2006

Grandma,

You were a strong and very independent woman. You were a good story teller. I wish we could have gotten you off the mountain, so you could have spent more time with us. But I'm so glad that my boys were able to know their great grandma. I will miss you.

Love,

Steve

Kathy Faggiano

February 25, 2006

Grandma,

I'll always appreciate how you welcomed me into your life. Your inner strength, due of course to your "Irish blood," has been an inspiration to me. I'll miss you and your "God love ya!" You'll always hold a special place in my heart.

Love,

Kathy

JIM FAGGIANO

February 22, 2006

MOM, THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS, GOD BLESS YOU AND THANKS FOR MY LIFE, YOUR LOVE AND THE LESSONS YOU'VE GIVEN ME ALONG THE WAY.

MY LOVE OF LIFE IS YOUR LOVE OF LIFE AND THE APPLE DIDN'T FALL VERY FAR FROM THE TREE, DID IT?

GOD BLESS YA MOM..!!

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