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Caroline Camozzi Obituary
Resident of Walnut Creek
Aug 16, 1936 – Feb 5, 2014
Died suddenly and unexpectedly early Wednesday morning after suffering a ruptured aneurysm.
Caroline was born in Oakland to Italian immigrants and did not speak English until she entered kindergarten. She was raised in Albany, CA and graduated Albany High in 1954. In 1956 she married Ilvo, the love of her life. After starting a family, Caroline returned to school to earn her undergraduate degree at UC Berkeley and her reading specialist teaching credential at Cal State Hayward. Caroline was the first in her family to attend a university.
Caroline spent her teaching career in the West Contra Costa Unified School District teaching reading and English as a second language (ESL) to the young people of Richmond, CA. After her retirement, Caroline spent her time enjoying her husband, her grandchildren and her books. Caroline's love of youth literacy lead her back to school where for the past two years she has worked as a library volunteer at St. Mary's School in Walnut Creek.
Caroline is reunited in death with her beloved husband, Ilvo. She is survived by her children Anne (Hal) Bogerd of Durham, North Carolina, John (Cheryl) Camozzi of Walnut Creek, and Natalie (David Clemens) Camozzi of Martinez, her grandchildren Jake and Emma Bogerd and Micaela and Nicolas Camozzi, her siblings Bruno (Elizabeth) Motta, Sandra Motta Muir and Alexander Motta, her nephews, great nephew and great niece, and her countless friends. Her loving and nurturing spirit and her love of talking will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Friends and family are invited to the funeral service on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Lafayette and the reception to follow in Walnut Creek. In lieu of flowers, donations to further her work in youth literacy may be made to the St. Mary's School Library, 1158 Bont Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94596.
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Memories and Condolences
for Caroline Camozzi
Karl and Lisa Jensen
February 1, 2022
How nice to see this lovely photo of Caroline and to recall family get togethers in Orinda.
February 23, 2014
Dear John, Cheryl, Micaela and Nicolas,
We are so sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your Mother.
She was a lovely person and such a pleasure to visit with at family gatherings.
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Lisa and Karl Jensen
Alan Del Simone
February 16, 2014
Very sorry for your loss. I worked with Caroline at Richmond High School. She was very smart, conscientious, and hard working for the benefit of kids. Wonderful little laugh and smile.
R Brulhart
February 16, 2014
She was beautiful, smart, witty and always a joy to be around. Many a fun time spent with her and Ilvo in my youth. may they find true bliss in their final resting place. God bless and Thank you.
Karen M. Barrett
February 15, 2014
I will never forget her smile.
Denny & Karra
February 15, 2014
We're so, so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful and loving person and we thought the world of her. We will miss her smile, her laughter and wonderful friendship we shared together.
Christopher Bell
February 15, 2014
My prayers are with you and your family John. I am hoping to attend the service but I am battling back the flu at this time
Love you my brother.
Francis Family
February 14, 2014
We send our condolences to the family. Caroline and Ilvo were wonderful neighbors of ours in Martinez. We pray for peace and comfort for the family!
Jacqueline Nichols
February 14, 2014
Sorry for your loss. We've only seen Caroline and Ilvo a few times over the years, but they always embraced us warmly and we enjoyed "catching up." We'll remember the good conversations and lots of laughs. You felt their genuine and caring way.
Our thoughts are with you...Jackie & Jim Nichols (Brittany Bassi's grandmother and grandfather)
Lupe & Brian Kemper
February 14, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Our Prayers & Thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Iris Segal
February 13, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are extended to all family members. Caroline was a loving mother, sister, and friend, whose
presence will be greatly missed.
Louise Larro
February 13, 2014
In my mind I always thought of your parents as a team--Ilvo and Caroline. They were dear sweet souls and gave much joy to everyone they met. Though your mom will be dearly missed, she now joins Ilvo in love after life.
Pat Heer
February 13, 2014
I'm sad to lose a classmate from Albany High. Hers was a sparkling and friendly personality. A great loss to the family she loved so much.
John Duhe
February 11, 2014
John, sorry for your loss. May the beauty of your mother's life give you comfort, always.
Eugenia Williams (Camozzi)
February 11, 2014
My prayers to John her son Natalie and Ann her daughters and family. Just received a card from her !!! She always remembered me!!! Genia Camozzi Williams
Charles Rogers
February 11, 2014
My sincerest condolences to the family.She is resting now.
-Charles Rogers
St. Mary's class of 78
Harry and Christina Geerlof
February 10, 2014
Absolutely shocked, we talked to her on the phone about one week before. We were planning to go to the Bay Area soon, so we would have visited with her then. Our Condolences to all of you.
She will be missed.
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