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Edward Sorichetti Obituary

SORICHETTI, Edward
In Sacramento on July 27, 2008.
Beloved husband of Phyllis I. Sorichetti, loving father of Denise Irene Sorichetti, Diane Sorichetti Barnes, and the late Robert Edward Sorichetti. A native of New York City, age 80. He was an educator for the Sacramento City Unified School District for 30 years, teaching at John F. Kennedy High School, Sacramento High School, Elk Grove Middle School, and for a short time the Los Rios Community College District. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be offered for the repose of his soul at Sacred Heart Church, 1040 39th Street, on Thursday, July 31, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at the Sacramento City Cemetery. Remembrances may be made in his memory to a charity of your choice. W. F. GORMLEY & SONS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Jul. 30 to Jul. 31, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Sorichetti

25 Entries

Gary Muma

December 17, 2008

I graduated from Kennedy High School in 1971 and Mr. Sorichetti is the only teacher I remember. Mr. Sorichetti saw the good in every one of us. He was firm without being mean and because he believed in us more than we believed in ourselves he didn't let you get by with doing less than he knew you were cable of, which was always more than you thought you were. He brought out the best in every student and I remember hearing many of them say, like me, that Mr. Sorichetti was their favorite teacher. His quick humor and caring personality combined to make him a world class teacher.
Since it's only today that I have learned of his passing this is my way of paying my respect to the person I knew as a man's man, to someone who made the world a better place for everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Phyllis, Diane & Denise my heart is saddened at how you must grieve the loss of your beloved husband and father. But remember God is loving and faithful and has spent a great deal of time preparing a place for your precious beloved where you will meet again and there will be no more tears or sadness.
May God bless you and keep you.

Love,

Tina Chavez (Andreuccetti)

August 14, 2008

To the Sorichetti family:
I had the privilage of having Mr. Sorichetti as my science teacher at John F. Kennedy High School. Not only was he a wonderful teacher, he was also a wonderful person! Always caring and wanting to help all of his students succeed!!! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. God Bless.

Patricia Deal

August 13, 2008

Dear Phyllis, We were so sorry to hear about Eddie and the quickness of his illness...Last time we heard he was doing pretty good ...Again we (all of us at Rose's Hair Design) wish you all the peace and love that you have had all your married life with that wonderful man.....Love Pat, Ed, Fuji, and all the girls for the shop.....

Linda Moffatt

August 4, 2008

Mrs. Sorichetti--You were my chorus teacher at Joaquin Miller and I've always fondly remembered you. I saw you last in 1966 when I was in the choir at City College, and we performed at Joaquin Miller. I am so sorry for your loss.

Linda Dismukes

August 1, 2008

Dear Sorichetti Family,
I was deeply saddened to read about Mr. Sorichetti's passing. He was my biology teacher at Sac High back in the late 60s. He was the BEST teacher even though he made us dissect various creatures! He always had a smile on his face and treated his students with the utmost respect. He truly is one teacher that I will always remember.

Ed & Phyillis at ICF Christmas Dinner

Brian & Pearl Kelly

August 1, 2008

Dear Phyllis & Family,

We were very saddened to hear this evening about Ed's passing. He was always so cherry and great to visit with at our ICF meetings. I always enjoyed his wonderful cooking and interesting stories at our meetings. Myself, Pearl, and our two daughters - Camille and Melissa will miss Ed but will always have fond memories of him. We will pray for you and your family and wish that Eternal light shine upon him.

Judy Montgomery

July 31, 2008

Phyllis,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Ed truly touched many people through his calling as an educator, his great cooking, and most of all his infectious laugh. I will always remember the twinkle in his eyes as he told us the story of how you two met. You were truly his soul mate and the love of his life. I know he is cooking up a big pot of pasta in heaven. He will be missed but his spirit will always be in the hearts of those he touched.

Joe Lee

July 31, 2008

Diane, sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts & prayers.

Joe & Kim Lee

Javier Chavez

July 31, 2008

Mrs. Sorichetti, Denise and Diane,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I was very lucky to have Mr. Sorichetti as a teacher at John F. Kennedy. He hired me a few times with his catering business. I have learned that you only have a few teachers that make an impact, Edward was such a teacher and man. He will be missed.

Cliff (Linus) Peppers

July 31, 2008

Mrs. Sorichetti, Denise and Diane,

My thoughts are prayers are with you. Even as junior highers, when at your home Ed treated us so well. You have had a great impact on my life, especially musically. God be with you.

Barbara Morrison

July 31, 2008

My dearest Phyllis and family. I will never forget you or Ed. He was always so pleasant and wonderful to everyone at JFK; his students loved him for his smile and his dedication to them. And, on special days, he was the "hot dog man". My family & I will always remember, how in our time of sorrow, the two of you prepared food for everyone at our home. You and Ed were always there whenever someone was in need. God Bless You and may your memories keep you. Take care, my dear friend.

Peggy Markofer-Mallory

July 31, 2008

My deepest sympathy to you Phyllis and your family. You and Mr. Sorichetti were my favorite teachers of all time! I enjoyed Mrs. Sorichetti at Sam Brannon from 1981-83 and Mr. Sorichetti at Kennedy from 1984-87. I always enjoyed your wonderful laugh Mrs. Sorichetti. Mr. Sorichetti always made class wonderful. His charm, respect and honor as a teacher shined so greatly. I was also one of the lucky students in 8th grade that was able to help the two of you with your Catering business. I always loved to enjoy the great pasta that Mr. Sorichetti made. My sister Terri Markofer remembered nicknaming him "Bumble Bee" after he walked in to class one day wearing a yellow and black shirt. Throughout the years I have thought of the two of you often and will always remain to think of the two of you. Both of you are such inspirational people with eternal affect. Thank you and Sincerely, Peggy Markofer-Mallory

Peggy Mallory

July 31, 2008

joyce gilmore

July 30, 2008

mrs. sorichetti,
my deepest sympathy. i knew you when you taught at joaquin miller junior high school. and had a couple of classes with denise at sac state.

Rick Skene

July 30, 2008

Condolences dear Phyllis.
Ed and you are great people I've always said to many others and always shall. Sorry for your loss, Eddi will be remembered and missed by many. Ed's humor was something that taught me how to live better.
Denise keep your faith and keep in touch at some moment.
God's greatest blessing on you Ed for I do believe you deserve all heavan has to offer.

Love Rick Skene
"a friend to you all"
ph.250-716-6164

Darlene Guidera

July 30, 2008

Dear Phyliss & Family,

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, Ed was a wonderful person and great cook, I will miss his humor and kind words and jokes at our ICF meetings. May God give you all strength during your time of sorrow. My deepest sympathy to all of you, God bless and take care.

Kerry Rossi

July 30, 2008

July 30, 2008

Phyllis and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Phyllis, I had you as a music teacher in the 7th grade at Joaquin Miller Jr. High and was a member of the ICF with you and Ed. My husband Dave amd my children Nicco and Gianna will always have fond memories of Ed.

Kerry and Dave Rossi and Family

Mary Lowe

July 30, 2008

Dear Phyllis
Ashleigh and I will keep you and your family in our prayers during the difficult days ahead. We will miss Ed and the delicious goodies he cooked for our ICF meetings.

Gene & Neta Thiesen

July 30, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
We will miss seeing you at the Music
Circus and Sons of Italy.

Kathleen Shambaugh

July 30, 2008

My deepest sympathies to your family. I had Mr. Sorichetti at JFK for Biology over 30 years ago and it was the only time in my life I ever understood anything about science or biology. We dissected fetal pigs that year and he made the class so much fun. He also took a personal interest in individual students, which is the true measure of a great teacher. He will be remembered with fondness.

Becky Farina

July 30, 2008

Dear Phyllis, Denise and Diane,

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have fond memories of Ed (or Father Ed as we have referred to him at many ICF meetings). I will miss his stories about his life, particularly how he met and married his true love, Phyllis - and how the marriage secured them an apartment! I wish you peace in this difficult time.

Donna (Miller) Fairchild

July 30, 2008

My deepest condolences to the family of Edward Sorichetti and especially to Phyllis, who taught music to me and my sister, Linda, in junior high school. May God's grace comfort you at this difficult time. Mr. Sorichetti will remain sweet in your memory.

brenda Redding

July 30, 2008

I was very sad to hear Mr. Sorichetti passed. He was my favorite teacher at Kennedy! Besides Mr. Williams and Mr. Sorichetti, I really don't remember any teacher that stands out. He made biology fun. Teachers make such an impression, and Mr. Sorichetti was one of the great ones.

My sincere sympathy to his family. I just know he was a great father and husband.

Darlene Lewis

July 30, 2008

Mr sorichetti was such a great teacher. He made the science class fun.

Veronica (LePera) Walker

July 30, 2008

Ms. Sorichetti, I am sorry for your loss, Mr. Sorichetti was a great teacher and friend. Not only did I get the pleasure of having him as a teacher at JFK High, I got to know him as a friend while enjoy his life stories and his wonderful cooking while at the Italian Catholic Federation mtgs and events. I will always remember his funny laugh and his wonderful smile. May you and your family find peace through these difficult times.

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