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Julie Cacace Obituary
June 22, 1949-Oct 17, 2013
Resident of Santa Cruz
Julie passed away peacefully at her home on October 17, 2013 with her family beside her.
Julie met the love of her life, Don Cacace, while in high school. They married in 1976 and thereafter began the journey of building their home and raising their children, Taura and Tony. Julie's greatest passions were her children, her grandchildren and her husband Don.
Julie loved reading, writing, nature, poetry, art and traveling. Above all else, being a loving mother and grandmother was most important to her. She leaves her adored children, Tony Cacace and Taura (Robert) Kimball; grandsons Aleczander and Sebastian Kimball; her loving sisters and best friends Loretta R. Smith and Sharon R. Struthers; and father Maurice "Rick" Ricketts. She also leaves her nieces, nephews, grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins and many loving and compassionate friends.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Don Cacace in 2007, and by her devoted mother Olivia Ricketts, in 2008.
A memorial mass will be held at Holy Cross Church on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 9:30 am.
Julie asked that donations be made to the Lucille Packard Children's Hospital, 725 Welch Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304; or Hospice of Santa Cruz County, 940 Disc Dr. Scotts Valley, CA 95066. Please visit www.pacificgardenschapel.com to light a candle or express your condolences to Julie's family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Julie Cacace
B
October 16, 2021
Beautiful Julie ... her bright light and love will be forever remembered.
sunil K
May 15, 2014
I am bit shocked that I got to know about this much later in May 2014.
I was renting Home from Julie for five years and I have seen Julie always smiling. She was a nice lady who loved her relatives. I am sure she would remain alive in memories of her children.
Mary L. Camera
October 29, 2013
Sending prayers to the Ricketts family.
So sorry for your loss.
Maurice Ricketts
October 27, 2013
Julie,
I can't believe this is happening. And all I do is just keep quiet and that's all. Thank you spending your life with us and if you see anybody where you're at now, if your soul has gone to heaven, say tell Olivia I'm still her husband and miss you being near. I'll always be here as long as I'm living. I'm 91. I'll remember you until I'm in heaven with you, Don, and Olivia. Love, Dad
Love, Sharon
October 25, 2013
You alone will have the stars as no one else has them...In one of the stars I shall be living. In one of them I shall be laughing. And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing, when you look at the sky at night... You - only you - will have stars that can laugh.”
Scontriano Family
October 25, 2013
Dear Tony, Tara and Family, We're very saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. All our thoughts are with you and a hearty hug in thought from all of us.
Debbie Demos and Carly, Katie and Reyna
October 25, 2013
So sorry for your loss Tony and family. Your parents went to Holy Cross with my brothers and sisters. Meeting you in your teens and your friendship with Carly was so sweet and a beautiful reflection of your loving parents. Take good care and celebrate your parents back together and Home surrounded with love and peace.
Steve Mendoza
October 24, 2013
I remember this happy couple. I met Julie back when we were in high school. I was from SCHS and spent a lot of good times with friends at Holy Cross. Don and his sister Linda were popular at SCHS and it was great to know them in those very special days. My condolences to the family members, friends, and all who loved Julie and Don. I am absolutely positive that they will never be forgotten.
Joe Synnott
October 24, 2013
Sincere condolences Tony, family and friends.
With love.
Joe, Tess and Johnny
Toni Stratos
October 24, 2013
Julie, my wonderful friend who was always supportive and loving with me and my daughters. We went through many sad times but we had such fun times too and so many laughs together. I'll always miss you, my dear friend. You were taken far too early. I find solace knowing that you and Don are together.
B
October 23, 2013
Bless this beautiful woman...Julie. She was such a blessing to her family and friends. May her lovely spirit remain in the hearts of her children always.
October 23, 2013
I am very saddened to hear of Julie's passing.
She and Don were always devoted to one another, and a great part of the Cacace family.
I have many fond memories of spending many vacations in Santa Cruz with our children/families attending birthday parties and many family gatherings.
They are together again...
With my sympathy, love and a prayer,
Dede Blackman
Terri/Scott Richards
October 23, 2013
We have fond memories through the years of our family gatherings, watching all our children grow and celebrating special events. Julie and Don shared an exceptional, life long love affair. They raised their family with love in an idyllic country setting, teaching them to respect nature and enjoy the wonders of life. Julie had a special bond with Mother Earth. She will be missed! Love, Terri & Scott
Lee Nation
October 23, 2013
How fortunate to have had Julie, Don and their families be a part of my journey. They will always be remembered with joy and love.
Marilyn Demos Fravel
October 23, 2013
I am so sorry and send love, sympathy and prayers.
Patty Ochs
October 23, 2013
Julie and I shared a very special trip to China that I will never forget. She was a delightful "roommate" on the trip and a great buddy for seeing the sights. She was a wonderfully warm person who I bonded with immediately. I will never forget running back down the great wall with her in the lead so we wouldn't miss the bus. She is at peace with her beloved Don now. My prayers go out to the family who will miss her so much.
October 23, 2013
I will miss you as I do Don...Friends for a lifetime! Prayers and Love to your family and all our friends !!! Rest in Peace, ours newest Angel couple !!!
Lori Janney
October 22, 2013
Aunt Julie will be missed. I have many happy memories visiting Don and Julie at the ranch. Some of my favorite childhood memories have been spent with them. What truly special people they were. Love and prayers to all.
October 22, 2013
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. Julie was such a sweet person. Sally and Ed James
October 22, 2013
My love and prayers are with all of you.
Such a beautiful lady. She leaves behind many people who loved her.
May God bless and give comfort to her wonderful family and friends.
Love,
Anita Scoppettone Rice
Ron and Linda Knodel
October 22, 2013
We are so sad for all of you. What a beautiful woman, inside and out and this is a huge loss to so many people. May God comfort all of you during this very sad time. May there be peace knowing that Don and Julie are forever united together again.
Kevin and Mary Reynolds
October 22, 2013
We are so sorry to hear about Julie's passing. May your hearts be comforted with joyful memories of both Julie and Don. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ricketts/Cacace family, during this sad and difficult time.
Lorraine Jacquard
October 22, 2013
Julie was beautiful inside and out. She and Don raised two exceptional children, Taura and Tony, who are as loved and cherished as their parents.
Anne Murphy
October 22, 2013
My sincere condolences to Julie's family, relatives and friends. She and I enjoyed a few movies together w/Toni S. and it is a huge loss losing her so early in life. She will be remembered fondly.
Lee Thoma
October 22, 2013
We are sorry to hear of Julie passing away but happy that she and Don are reunited forever. God bless them and their families. We were friends from grammar school and a sweeter person does not exist. Lee & Gwynn Thoma
LINDA RIPATTI
October 22, 2013
Julie came through so much to be here. Her and my Brother Don were soul mates. They raise a beautiful family in the peaceful home that Don built them. I pray the sadness of these past years will never over shadow the life and Love they shared. Julie will be so missed by all who loved her,
But knowing Don and Julie are together again eases my heart.
Love to you all
Linda
October 22, 2013
So sorry for the family of Julie, Julie and her husband, Dennis, were friends and classmates. May piece now be with Julie and Dennis....
Jackie DaSilva-Jordan
October 22, 2013
Because we lived so far away (In Canada) I met my cousin Julie only once, when I was 16 years old, but she left an impression on me that never faded. She was beautiful and kind, she made me laugh and made me feel completely welcome. The day we spent at her and Dons home was probably the highlight of our family's trip to California. That one visit with her has stayed in my heart always, she touched my soul.
Robert Borelli
October 22, 2013
Being around you and Don always made my heart feel so good.Thank you Julie for always being so kind to me.Love and prayers to the family
Marielouise Tanner
October 22, 2013
I'm so glad you're out of pain and with your dear husband and mother.
ML Tanner
October 22, 2013
Because I have a special friendship with Sharon & Loretta, it's only follows that Julie was special too.
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