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Joseph Eberle Obituary
March 26, 1931 - August 22, 2020
Joseph E. Eberle of South San Francisco, California and Redwood Valley, California passed away at home on Saturday, August 22, 2020, with his devoted wife and children at his side. He was 89 years old.
Joe was born March 26, 1931. One of eight children, he spent his early childhood in Colma, California. At age 15 he left home and set out on his own.
He was drafted and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.
Joe was a skilled builder, carpenter, and general contractor, and despite a limited formal education he was an astute businessman.
He married Adeline nee Pagliardini on November 19, 1960, and together they raised five children.
Joe's interests were vast and varied. He enjoyed travelling with Adeline, and together they visited a variety of cities throughout Europe, the Americas, and Japan.
He enjoyed fishing, especially on the Pit River with his brothers, sons, and childhood friend Bob Lago.
He bred and raised canaries at his home in South San Francisco and bison at his ranch in Redwood Valley.
He was a winemaker and an avid gardener.
He loved his ranch, his dogs, his children and grandchildren, and especially Adeline.
Joe is survived by his wife of 59 years Adeline (Pagliardini); children Joe (Shelley), John (Gretchen), Jeff (Diane), Gina Cosmos, and Jim (Colleen); grandchildren Vincent Eberle-Reesink, Lauren (Kane) Carroll, Nick, Katie, Jenny, Paula, Giovanni Cosmos, and Angelo.
He is also survived by brothers Jim (Genie) and George (Karen) and sister Margarith (Don) Crowe.
Preceded by father John and mother Gertrude, brother Jack (Dolores), twin sister Marlis (Henry) Risso, and sisters Gertrude (Aldo) Bignardi and Maryann (Woody) Collier.
Fond brother-in-law of Ronnie (Mike) Woodall, the late Ray (the late Mitzi), the late Beverly (the late Bob), the late Bennie.
Fond uncle of numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Rudy, Theresa, and Michael for the exceptional care they gave Joe in his final days.
Services to be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Dennis Jessup
March 12, 2025
Oh buddy I know this is so late I had no idea!! I always loved you Jeff for sticking up for me all through highschool. You were my bully!!. Thank you Jeff Eberle for everything. Im not on social media I just stumbled on this looking for something else. My whole experiences are viewed happily with you
Genie(Jim) Eberle
August 22, 2021
Joe and Jack did so much for us and our children..We have a picture of Uncle Joe in our living room by Jim's chair. I am so sorry that I can not travel to the ranch. NO one will ever know HOW much our family MISSES Joe. With Love from the Oregon Eberle's Genie(Nicknamed by Joe "the Rebel"
Genie Eberle
August 31, 2020
I am the wife of Jim Eberle, Joe's brother. He and Addie, along with their 5 children accepted me and my daughter, Charlotte with open arms. When things were very hard for us they always were there to help us. Our children love both of them and respected them so much. Many happy days and dinners at their home in So. San Fran. and also at the ranch. Uncle Joe always had a dollar or two in his wallet to give our kids and Tony (our son) has taken that tradition and gives our great-grandchidren money whenever we are all together...They moth will never know how much we truly love them and will miss "our Uncle Joe" every day.
Danielle Rojas
August 30, 2020
I have only good memories of my uncle to carry with me. I will call on him for his wisdom. I've always admired his pure confidence. He was truly a strong presence wherever he went. I'm honored to have been able to call him my uncle and share the same birth day and month with him. Rest in Peace Uncle Joe.
Russell Speciale
August 30, 2020
He was a colorful man, larger than life and I respected him a great deal for his Hard work, accomplishments and dedication to family!
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