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Delfo Giorgi Obituary
"Divo" Delfo Giovanni Giorgi born February 22, 1921 in Fagnano (Lucca) Italy passed away peacefully at home Tuesday morning, May 26 due to natural causes surrounded by loving family. He was 99. Divo came to Elko, Nevada in 1949 and moved his family to Reno in 1966. He worked as a butcher/meat cutter for nearly 30 years and was an avid master gardener throughout that time up until a few years ago. Upon his retirement in 1986, he took up golfing, which became his second passion after gardening. He loved sharing the abundance of produce from his garden with family, friends, neighbors, friends of friends... he was always generous with anything and everything he had. Loving and devoted husband and father, and good friend to many; he, together with his wife, welcomed countless people over the years in their house, and at their table. He is survived by his wife Bianca, his daughter Giorgia, remaining family of cousins, nephews and nieces both here and in Italy, and countless friends who are "family." He lived an honorable, full, rich, and meaningful life and was loved by many. He will be dearly missed. We'd also like to thank his devoted family, friends, care givers and everyone at Kindred Hospice for their excellence in loving care.
Funeral Home closed casket "viewing" at Ross Burke & Knobel 2155 Kietzke Ln. Reno, NV 89502 Monday, June 1 from 11:30-12:00 - limited access with mask and distancing requirements.
Mass at St. Therese Church of the Little Flower, 875 E Plumb Ln Reno, NV 89502 Wednesday, June 3 at 10:30 - limited access of 40 people at one time with mask and distancing.
Outdoor burial service at Mountain View Cemetery immediately following the mass located at 435 Stoker Ave. Reno NV 89503. No reception due to current distancing recommendations.
You may consider donating to a charity of your own choice in lieu of flowers. Your presence and your prayers are welcomed. Thank you for understanding and honoring the safety measures of the current situation.
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Memories and Condolences
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Giorgia Milne
May 24, 2021
Can't believe it has been almost a year! Mom misses you a lot, I'm sure that's not a surprise... You are always and in all ways in our hearts. Love you, Dad!
Giorgia Giorgi Milne
June 10, 2020
And finally, the full closure with beautiful flowers friends and family had gifted. It was good to see the full process of ritual rites, lowering of the casket, and covering with dirt and final re-placement of grass on top. Rest In Peace and Knowing You Are Loved!
Giorgia Giorgi Milne
June 10, 2020
If you would like to visit where Divo is laid to rest, he's located at Mountain View Cemetery 435 Stoker Ave., Reno, NV 89503. He is in the strip of grassy hill area between the Mausoleum and the big giant white cross that can be seen from town and the freeway. He's second row in from the sidewalk. The "street" there is called Cypress. It will take 6 weeks or so for his marker to be placed. (The grave is not where the casket is in this photo - it's in just the very next row (far end of casket).
Giorgia Giorgi Milne
June 10, 2020
We are very grateful to have had a lovely mass at St. Therese Church of the Little Flower and burial at Mountain View Cemetery last Wednesday, June 3, 2020 - it was a fitting "closure" for Divo's gardener spirit. Much gratitude for all who helped, seen and unseen, and for everyone's presence and participation. We miss him. The house is very quiet now...
Cathy Maletich
May 31, 2020
Dear Bianca and Giorgia,
Divo was a kind and well loved man. I will miss him. Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Elena Mello
May 30, 2020
Dear Bianca and Giorgia,
We're all so sad about dear Divo's passing. He was a very special part of our family and we'll never forget the wonderful times we spent together. We are here for you.
Love,
Elena, Don and Jennifer
Giorgia Giorgi Milne
May 30, 2020
Honoring Dad and some of the things that meant the most to him: Santa Theresa, being in his garden, and at the table with family and friends.
Giorgia Giorgi Milne
May 30, 2020
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