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Julian A. Pardini

Julian Pardini Obituary

Julian A. Pardini Died July 2, 2006, of complications from multiple myeloma. Julian was born to Julian and Elda Pardini, both attorneys, in San Francisco on July 12, 1932. He attended St. Emydius Elementary School, Sacred Heart High School, the University of California at Berkeley (graduating Phi Beta Kappa) and Boalt Hall School of Law. At Cal he met and later married Kathryn Holliger, the love of his life, and together they had six children: Charles, Julian, David, Kathryn, Robert and Mark. Julian followed in his parents' footsteps and practiced law in San Francisco for 47 years, specializing in probate and estate planning. He was active in numerous organizations, including Il Cenacolo, an Italian social club, Sacred Heart, his high school alma mater, and Kappa Alpha Order, his college fraternity. He served for many years in various capacities for Sacred Heart, most notably as the first president of the Board of Regents, and was elected national president of Kappa Alpha, the first time that office was held by someone born west of the Mississippi. Julian was an avid sports fan who passed on his enthusiasm for the Giants and all Cal sports teams to his children and grandchildren. Unfortunately he did not live to see his beloved Giants win a World Series in his hometown; it was the only disappointment in his life. He was a loving and supportive husband; a perfect father, masterfully mixing love, counsel, support and humor; a faithful brother; and a loyal and trusted friend. He had a terrific dry sense of humor and always saw the good in people. In a recent interview for a Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory magazine, he was asked for the one word that best describes him, and he responded "tenacious." Anyone who watched him battle his various ailments over the past several years would agree. He lived a full life. Julian is survived by his wife Kathryn; his six children; their spouses, Zoe Ann Hinson Pardini, Jane Crowley Pardini, Josephine Christen, Michael O'Donnell, Paula Pardini and Petra Andersson Pardini; his 13 grandchildren, Thomas, Alanna, John "Jack," Charles Julian "C.J.," Brendan, Logan, Marissa, Clare, Audrey, Justin, Julian, Michael, and Mia; his sister, Sandra Gulli and family; and countless friends. Visitation on Thursday, July 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at McAvoy O'Hara Co., Evergreen Mortuary, 4545 Geary Blvd, SF, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be said at St. Mary's Cathedral, 1100 Gough St, SF, Friday, July 7 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Sacred Heart Cathedral College Preparatory at 1055 Ellis St, SF 94109.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Jul. 6, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Julian Pardini

19 Entries

Norma Hagan

July 28, 2006

Dear Kay and Family, How I hurt for you. Having lost my Wayne 12 yrs ago I do feel your pain. I will pray for you to have healing and peace. I've had the privilege of hosting David in my home and being hosted by the Pardinis. Both were memorable. Miss my trips to San Francisco where I got to visit, even if briefly. Please accept my condolences and love.

Rick Russell

July 24, 2006

It was with great anguish that I received the news of Julian's death. I will always remember Julian for the smile on his face, and as a wonderful role model to his family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Pardini family.

Flory Nye-Clement

July 12, 2006

I am a longtime friend of Chuck and Mark, and want to express my deepest sympathy to Mr. Pardini's family. I know he'll be greatly missed.

Gerson and Sandy Bernhard

July 8, 2006

It was an honor and pleasure to have known Julian and to be one of his long term tennants. We admired his spirit and positive attitude mostly in regard to dealing with the Multiple Myeloma. Our sncere sympathy to Kay and the family. He is now at peace.

Tori Freeman, SHCP '94

July 7, 2006

The beautiful service today proved what I already knew: that Julian was loved by so many people. I will miss his wonderful sense of humor, but I know he has passed that quality (any many others) on to his six very special children. I have Julian and Kay to thank, for my four years at Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep. Julian was so generous and kind – I feel honored to have known him. With love and sympathy,

John Voltz

July 7, 2006

I met Mr. Pardini over 35 years ago as a boy scout. I was in the troop that most of his sons were in. The Pardinis were a real staple of Troop 17. As kids, his sons were a rambunctious and unforgettable lot in the best sort of way (all credit to the parents). I also fondly remember attending many of the infamous holiday parties on Arguello Street and seeing him when he would come to hear his son David read his work. He was such a genial host and a wonderful father – the perfect mix of good fun, good manners and good sense. It has been a true joy to have such a long association with such an extraordinary family. In San Francisco where things change fast he and his family were a constant. When I travel that steep Arguello hill I shall away remember him and the wonderful welcoming great feeling that permeated that house. To his family and friends I offer my deepest sympathy.

Joe Rodgers

July 6, 2006

Julian was my friend and brother, my long time attorney, and a guy that I could always trust to give me his best, no matter what the occasion. We have lost a precious and irreplaceable member of society.

David Sibbet

July 6, 2006

What would the holiday's be without the infamous Pardini parties, through which Julian always threaded with invariable warmth, humor, and openness. I knew him mostly through his sons, David, Bobby and Mark. We will all miss him, and have the chance now to let a little of his example live on in us.

Sunni Brown

July 6, 2006

I hope it isn't inappropriate for someone who didn't know Julian Pardini personally to sign this guest book, but I feel compelled to because I have the pleasure of knowing his son, Robert Pardini. Having experienced Bobby's intelligent, charismatic, and genuine personality firsthand, I can only assume that he got much of that from his father. Julian must have been a truly incredible man. I know he will be missed.

Tom Rose

July 6, 2006

One in a million....plus a Cal and Giants fan! He will be missed and remembered.

Robert Cooper

July 6, 2006

I first met Mr. Pardini at one of the legendary Little Christmas parties the family hosted on Arguello Street. On that occasion I came away thinking what an extraordinary man he must be, to have sired such a remarkable family and to have given them such a beautiful home to live in, a home that was filled with love. The thoughts and prayers of the Cooper family are with you all.

Cindy Passanisi

July 6, 2006

My condolences to the Pardini family. I met your dad through various functions at Sacred Heart. He was a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I share your loss, my dad passed away last November from the same illness. Sincerely, Cindy Passanisi

Jon King

July 5, 2006

Julian was a good man who gave generously of his time. As an incoming Cal student, I was fortunate enough to be introduced to KA through him, which was a huge part of my college life. Whether at his law office or at the house, he always went out of his way to check in with people and ask about the littlest things that you couldn't believe he remembered. Recently, I had the chance to visit with him and have dinner with him at a KA event. I had no idea it would be the last time I would get to see him - I feel lucky to have had this time with him and fortunate to have known him. Many thanks to his family for sharing him with us and supporting him and his activities.

Mark Hanlon

July 5, 2006

I’ll always remember Mr. Pardini as an amiable and good-natured man, the father of some of my best friends in the world whose sense of humor I suspect he is largely responsible for (two brief words substantiate this: Don Rickles). Mr. Pardini welcomed me into his and Mrs. Pardini’s home on many occasions and during those times made me feel like a part of his family. For this and his ever-present bonhomie, I will always be grateful I had a chance to know him. My deepest sympathies to Mrs. Pardini and to all the Pardini family and Mr. Pardini’s many friends.

Randy Jones

July 5, 2006

My sincere condolences to all the Pardini family and friends. I only met Julian once about two years ago. But I can sense the tremendous character he had which he passed on to his sons.

Martha Steele

July 5, 2006

I had only a few encounters with Julian, all at big family gatherings with the family he obviously loved so much. He was always genial, engaging, and warm, and these qualities live on in his wonderful family of whom he was so very proud.

John Kramer

July 4, 2006

I met Julian briefly at Esther and Chris' wedding and found him to be a very gracious and pleasant man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cathy and Ken Hagan

July 4, 2006

We have met Julian Pardini only once or twice, but have had the great pleasure to meet his son, David, in college many years ago, and to this day, hold he and Josie amongst our dearest friends. May God bless and keep close all of the members of the Pardini family. Julian was a very good man - and you can see this goodness in the family legacy he leaves behind.

Cheryl Tatum

July 4, 2006

As a very dear friend to members of the Pardini family, I would like to express my sincere condolences. Although I never met Julian, his spirit will live on in me and his family.

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