JOSEPH MARCHI Obituary

Joseph J. Marchi A much-loved Joseph J. Marchi left this world for "somewhere over the rainbow" on April 3, 2012, after a year-long battle with cancer. He leaves behind his wife Carol, his sons Joe (Laura) and David (Jim), granddaughters Ashley and Angelica, and brother Jack (Mary). Born on May 31, 1930, to San Francisco natives Geronima (Cavallero) and Ugo Marchi, Joe graduated from Mission High School and SF State and earned a Masters Degree from Columbia. His lifelong love of teaching began with English and continued with impassioned and popular programs on American Musical Theatre on campuses and social centers across the Bay Area. Joe loved family, friends, flowers, pasta, travel, theatre, music, and literature. He left his earthly dwelling with a heart full of gratitude, believing that God had given him a rich and beautiful life. All are invited to attend a Visitation Service on Tuesday, April 10, at 7:00 PM and a Memorial Mass on Wednesday, April 11, at 11:00 A.M., both at St. Bartholomew's Church, 600 Columbia Drive/Alameda/Crystal Springs Road in San Mateo. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Anthony's Dining Room, St. Bartholomew's Building Fund, or a charity of your choice. Our special thanks to St. Bart's Parish Community and Sutter VNA and Hospice for their loving support.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Apr. 7 to Apr. 8, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for JOSEPH MARCHI

11 Entries

Dr. Gene Laskowski

June 14, 2025

I have just read of the death of Jospeh Marchi. Mr. Marchi was my guidance counselor at Aragon High back in the early 1960´s. I´ve spent quite a bit of time in schools, both as a student and as a teacher; Mr. Marchi is a teacher whom I came to know personally and whom I have remembered as an example for my own teaching life. throughout my own 40-year career as a teacher, first at Groton Scholl. His example and his friendship was one of the guiding factors guiding me in my own 40-year teaching career, and his example of what it means to be a true human being has stayed with me throughout my own 40-year career as a teacher I am deeply grateful for his friendship and his example.
Dr. Gene Laskowski
University of Michigan (retired)

Dan Silva

April 22, 2024

I met Joe at a performance at the Sequoias in Portola Valley and then hired him to perform at IHM in Belmont. Terrific guy!

Lois Hamilton

April 19, 2012

April 19, 2012
I often said I would walk across the Country to sit in one of Joe"s sessions. His enthusiasm and charisma was contagious, and his genuine good nature glowed. He will live on in many hearts.

Bonita & Beatrix Sebastian

April 17, 2012

We so enjoyed every presentation from Joe when he spoke at Elderhostel. We were definitely his "groupies" and attended every session he led that would also fit our schedules. A true treasure who will be sorely missed.

April 11, 2012

DEAR, DEAR CAROL AND FAMILY. WHAT A VERY LOVELY SERVICE FOR OUR DEAR JOE. HAVE KNOW HIM FOR 64 YEARS....EVER SINCE S.F. STATE. AS YOU PROBABLY KNOW, WE USED TO DOUBLE DATE. TRIED TO FIND YOU IN THE CROWD FOR A FEW WORDS, BUT YOU WERE NO WHERE IN SIGHT. PLEASE STAY IN TOUCH.
I DID, HOWEVER, HAVE A LOVELY VISIT WITH YOUR SON DAVID, A REAL CHARMER LIKE HIS FATHER. LOVE AND BEST WISHES ALWAYS TO YOU AND THE FAMILY FROM GERI BELL.

April 11, 2012

I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Joe. He was one of my favorite patients! Much love to you and your family.

Anne at San Mateo Podiatry Group

Jean C. Franceschi

April 10, 2012

Dear Carol and family,
It's hard to understand why people are taken from us. Hold on to your memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness. Joe and I have been friends all through school and college, and have been in touch ever since. It is a pleasure to have him Godfather to my daughter Jean Marie. I am sorry for your loss, and I will miss him immensely!

Jaymie Litsey

April 9, 2012

Carol, Joe and David,
I am sorry for your loss and know my thoughts and prayers are with you. It seems like yesterday we were neighbors and laughing with Joe about his latest trip to Italy. He had such a wonderful laugh!! His love and support for the arts (especially theatre) left a lasting impression on me and many others.

April 8, 2012

WE WERE SO SADDENED BY THE NEWS. JOE HAS BEEN PART OF OUR LIFE SINCE TEENAGERS..I WILL MISS HEARING FROM HIM....JUST TOO SAD TO WRITE MORE..LOVE, FROM
CHRISTINE AND WALLY BEARD (MISSION HI.GRADS) AND S.F. STATE...

Elizabeth Choe

April 8, 2012

It was such a pleasure to work with Joe on his show "Regards to Broadway" at Pacifica Community TV. He was always professional, pleasant, caring, and appreciative of all of our efforts. I always looked forward to his working on his show and now always think of Joe whenever the topics of live theatre, Broadway, Judy Garland come up. Oh, and Mamma Mia and Tuvan throat singers! We had some really good times. Blessings to the family, thank you for sharing him with us.

Ron Green

April 8, 2012

My prayers are with all of your family. As a member of Speech Arts Association I loved Joe's presentations and time with all of us. He will be sorely missed.

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