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Albert Santini Obituary
Stockton, CA
Albert Peter Santini
September 5, 1918 - June 19, 2009
Albert P. Santini passed on at the age of 90 of natural causes. A native of Stockton, he was born to Italian immigrants, Mateo and Francesca Santini. Albert worked his early years at the family business, the Golden West Hotel and delivered wine to local stores. In the early fifties, he was sponsored by his late brother-in-law, Mario Santinoni with the Longshoremen Union Local #54. Al worked at the Port of Stockton and the Port of Pittsburg. He retired from the Longshoremen after 35 years. He spent his retirement years enjoying time with his family, trips to the lake, dining out, and watching sports. He especially enjoyed music and was a proficient accordion player. He was a charter member of the Stockton Automobile Club and a long-standing member of the Son's of Italy and S.I.R.S. In his later years, he resided at Merrill Gardens and enjoyed feeding the fish and ducks, playing pool, and working board puzzles with his friends. The staff and residents became his second family.
He was preceded in death by his first wife; Bernice Balatti Santini, and his second wife, Kathryn Bonfilio Santini. Also deceased are his sister; Josephine Voyer, Rose Santinoni, Mary Dentoni, His brother; Leonard and his grandson Andrew Rueda He is survived by his sister Dena Pirosko, his four children, Judy Torre, Debbie Brown (Bill), Leonard Santini, Crisanne Santini, and stepson Bob Bonfilio (Judy). The extended family includes 8 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend Graveside services at San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery, Harding Way and Cemetery Lane, Stockton, CA on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. There will be visitation a DeYoungs Memorial Chapel, 601 N. California St., Stockton, CA on Tuesday June 23, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery. Online guest book at deyoungmemorial-chapel.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Bonnie Balatti-Heifetz
July 19, 2009
Dearest Family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time and always. May you find comfort and peace in the memories of your beloved father and grandfather.
We will never forget the wonderful times we spent together during our visits. We send our love and hugs to all of you.
Leonard and Bonnie Balatti Heifetz
July 1, 2009
I am sorry I wasn't there to be with all of you but know you were in my thoughts and prayers. I am very thankful I was able to spend some time with Uncle Albert when he was in rehab. We had a very nice visit.
We all have such good memories of his teasing us.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes to you all.
Love,
Jo Anne and Barry
Carol Welch-Bustos
June 27, 2009
Crisanne, I've known you since we were kids, never had the pleasure to meet your dad in person, but these past few years, i loved to hear the stories that you would tell me about him, I feel like i met him...my thoughts and prayers goes out to you and your family..May GOD bless each and every one of you
Julie Angeline
June 26, 2009
What can I say, Uncle Albert was the last of a generation. As a kid I thought he was a meany,always stealing
my nose and teasing us kids till we cried.But I always looked forward to him doing it agian.Even though I didnt see him alot I knew where he was.He will be greatly missed by everyone.My heart goes out to you all.Love to all.
Julie
Stacy Pappas
June 24, 2009
As my Mom said, I'll always remember him with those cigars as well.
My family and I are sad we can't be with you all right now, but please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you Uncle Albert.
Pete, Stacy, Keileigh & Christina
Pam Schmierer
June 24, 2009
Debbie, I have heard you tell several funny stories about you and your fathers visits. Through those conversations and the other entries here, I am sure he was a great fun person to be around. Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you, and your family.
Jennifer Ruiz
June 23, 2009
I'm sorry for your loss. The prayers of many are with you at this time. The last week "Santini", as he fondly allowed me to call him, was at Merrill Gardens was a little trying due to obvious changes that were occuring. But every morning when I went in to help him get ready for the day he wanted music. I turned on the radio next to his bed, "Not that damn thing" he would say, he meant his CD's of Dean Martin and the Polka music. Then he would start singing in Italian. I then learned that was the way to start the day. "Santini" will be greatly missed.
AL WALCOTT
June 23, 2009
I AM A RETIRED LONGSHOREMAN , AND KNEW AL VERY WELL . AL WAS EASY TO BE AROUND , AND I LIKED HIM . I AM SURE AL WILL BE MISSED BY FRIENDS AND FAMILY . MY SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY ,
AL WALCOTT
alan foster
June 23, 2009
Dear Judy:
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your father. I have vague memories of the time when I lived with my grandparents at 140 e. atlee.
Your mother and father were great neighbors and great people to know. Let all your special memories and your family and many friends help you get through this difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.God bless you all. Sincerely your friend Alan Foster.
Margaret (Reasor) Waite
June 23, 2009
Debbie and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your father and am praying for your comfort and peace.
Susan Mason
June 23, 2009
Uncle Albert was always very special to all of us and I will miss him. I will always remember him teasing us with those ugly cigars he always had in his hand,lit or not.
I am so sorry I can't be there with the family but please know that all of you are in my thoughts and my prayers.
My love and sympathy to all of you,
Love,
Sue,Tom & Teo
Dena Pirosko
June 23, 2009
My brother was always special to me. We were especially close as we were the two youngest. I talked to my brother often and will miss our conversations. The nurse relayed my last phone conversation with my brother on Tuesday night. I am glad I got to tell him I loved him one more time. He told the nurse to tell me he loved me, too. I am very sorry that I can't be with the family at this time but know my heart is with you.
My love and symapathy are with the family.
Love,
Aunt Dena
Kathie Brown
June 23, 2009
We will miss our Uncle Albert with our whole hearts. He was a very special man. I will always remember when I was a little girl and him always teasing us when we lived on Worth Street with Non and Nona. I am so glad that we got to have dinner with the last time we were in Stockton. Remeber that as long as we all have so many happy fun memories in our hearts he will always be with us.
My love and symapathy is with all the family.
Love you all Kathie
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