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Barbara Gotelli Obituary
May 10, 1927 to June 14, 2015
Born to Emilio and Assunta Torre of San Francisco, Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Stephen M. Gotelli, married for 54 years, and devoted mother of Karen Nielsen (husband - Patrick Nielsen), Stephen Gotelli and her predeceased daughter Nancy Peterson. She is survived by her sister Dorothy Dinelli and her 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. Barbara was a native San Franciscan, and a graduate of Mission High School. She married Steve in 1946 and lived in the Portola District of San Francisco. She was very active in the Church, was a past President of the Woman's Guild and most currently a devoted member of the over 50s club at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church. She moved to Millbrae in 1964 where for 23 years she raised her family. She worked with her husband and son in the family business, Steve Gotelli Plumbing, for over 50 years. Barbara lived an active life for 88 years, and passed on unexpectedly of a heart condition. She was loved by many and will be missed.A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at St. Robert's Catholic Church 1380 Crystal Springs Road at Oak Ave. in San Bruno. Immediately following services, interment will be at the Italian Cemetery in Colma.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor can be made to the American Heart Association or the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.
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Rhonda Torre
April 13, 2024
I remember Barbara, Steve, Nancy and Karen from the large family dinners held Easter and Christmas at my Nonno and Nonna's apartment on Utah Street. I am related to Barbara through Robert Bob) Torre, my dad.
Barbara and he were cousins.
I always Barbara was so very beautiful! I loved her laugh!!
I didn't know that part of my family very well, but , I loved them all. As child, I looked forward to going to the City and visiting Nonno and Nonna and Auntie Della, Uncle Mil, Aunt Sue, Nonno Ray and Lil. I loved them all so much!!
I remember going to Uncle Mil's butcher shop with my dad,too.
When we kids were sent to the big room that faced west , in Nonna and Nonno's apartment, Barbara would always come in and talk with us and make us laugh. She was so nice to us.
My most sincere and heartfelt condolences to all of my cousins and all friends of the family.
May God Bless and keep you all
Rhonda Torre 17045 Arnold Dr, Sonoma,Ca. [email protected]
Charlie Bulanti
September 1, 2015
I have many fond memories of Steve and Barbara, when we lived next door to them on 17th Ave. Emil Torre's apt house. They were wonderful friends and they will always be in my memory.
June 23, 2015
In memory of a kind and dear person, whose warmth was felt by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends, but always remembered . Her smile, spirit and hugs endure. Love, Sandy Wilson Boyer
June 22, 2015
I'm sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories from my childhood of both Barbara and Steve. They were dear friends of my parents and a part of our extended " family" while we were growing up.
Tom Guiney
Joanne Guiney DeMarchena
June 21, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember your mom and dad fondly, they were such good friends of my parents, John and Rita Guiney. Sincerely, Joanne Guiney DeMarchena
Christine Gotelli
June 20, 2015
I am taking this opportunity to send my personal condolences to the family of Barbara Gotelli. She was a wonderful person and I am sure she will be highly missed. In kinship and in love. Christine Anne Gotelli
American Heart Association
June 19, 2015
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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