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1936
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2017
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Joe Ranieri Obituary
Joe was raised in San Francisco and graduated from Riordan High School in 1955. He also attended San Francisco City College and San Francisco State College. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany.
In 1960, Joe became a stock broker with the prestigious Sutro & Co. in San Francisco. In 1974, Joe and wife Joan and three children left the "City by the Bay", moving to Oroville, California "The City of Gold". He worked as a stock broker manager for Birr-Wilson & Co. until 1989 when he stepped out on his own as an independent contractor with Raymond James Financial Services.
Joe was deservedly proud of his career accomplishments, his family and his much loved grandchildren as well as lifelong friends dating back to elementary school. He enjoyed cooking and was a fan of the Giants and Warriors.
He was predeceased by parents Victor and Edith Ranieri, brother Daniel and his infant son Daniel Joseph. He is survived by loving wife Lydia, his children Daniel and Victoria (Kelly) Ranieri and Elizabeth (Grant) Hermann and beloved grandchildren Chloe and Aiden Hermann.
He is also survived by stepsons Edward and Kurt Hamlin, and step grandchildren Dana, Jamie, John and Leo, numerous great grandchildren, and by his sister Elaine and Michael Robinson and their family.
Joe requested memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
St. Jude Children's
Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 36105
A private family service was held in San Francisco.
Services entrusted to the Neptune Society of Northern California, Chico Branch
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Jenny Ricciardi HHA
October 7, 2021
My most favorite memory is just sitting there chatting with Joe. Always a great conversation and great company. Think about you often and hope to see you again someday. Blessings
Lou cecchi
October 7, 2020
Still remember the great times we had. He was really one of a kind
Jenny Ricciardi
February 14, 2018
I think of him often. I met Joe as part of his healthcare team and was blessed to be able to assist him and Lydia during some tough times. Joe always had a great story to tell me and his smile could life up any room. He is deeply missed. As he would often say I know where I'm going his faith being strong. We will meet again my friend in a better place.
Linda Payton
January 2, 2018
To the most wonderful boss I ever had in my career when I worked for him at Birr Wilson in Oroville, Ca. for 8 years. We remained friends after I moved away to Oregon. My husband and I would always stop in Oroville on a trip to Calif. to see him. Always loved his cooking and sense of humor. Still remember when he first met Lydia and how smitten he was. She is such a beautiful lady. My heart goes out to her. I just now found about about his passing.
E Harris
October 18, 2017
My sincere
condolences to the family. May God give you the comfort you need in this difficult time. 2 Cor. 1:4.
Nancy Lueder
October 16, 2017
Joe was always a kind and good friend to my husband and myself, and our son. He and Lydia had special places in our hearts and lives, and Lydia will continue to be held as a special person. Joe will be missed, his laugh and crazy sense of humor .... his warmth. Nancy Lueder
Joan McAmis Good
October 16, 2017
I worked with Joe for several years in Oroville as a broker and immensely enjoyed his rare sense of humor and insight. My family was also blessed by having him, his wife Joan and children as our neighbors. He was a good person and is missed.
LOU CECCHI
October 15, 2017
JOE WAS ONE OF MY VERY BEST FRIENDS. I HAD KNOWN HIM FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS. HE WAS QUICK WITTED, LOVED TO TELL JOKES AND WAS KNOWN WIDELY BY FRIENDS, ACQUAITENCES AND OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY. HE LOVED LIFE, ENJOYED TELLING STORIES AND WAS ALWAYS VERY PROFESSIONAL IN HIS CAPACITY AS A STOCK BROKER. MY DAUGHTERS GINA AND LAURA ADMIRED HIM GREATLY. HE LOVED TO TALK ABOUT GOOD FOOD ESPECIALLY ITALIAN DISHES. I WILL MISS HIM GREATLY
Don Boscacci
October 15, 2017
City College 1955
Garett's 1958
good times,
Nancy Watkins
October 15, 2017
Joe was a treasured, compassionate, caring, as well as humorous, friend for 61 years. I like to think he and my husband, Bob, are together now talking over old times. Lydia, my heart goes out to you, and I pray for your strength and comfort.
John Ducato
October 15, 2017
Rest in peace,Joe.Appreciate knowing you at Eastman Dillon.
Neptune Society of Northern California
October 14, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
October 14, 2017
One of our dearest friends- we love you. The Roberts family, Lucille, Mandy and Jennifer.
Fr. Michael walsh
October 14, 2017
Holy Mass for Joe has been offered.
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