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Raymond Pellegrini Obituary
November 6, 1952 December 17, 2015
On December 17, 2015 a few weeks after his 63rd birthday, Ray Pellegrini of San Francisco, CA found peace after many long illnesses and surgeries, including Type 1 diabetes for 35 years. Ray was preceded in death by his father Zel Pellegrini. He is survived by his wife Janet; his beloved mother Donna, who was the angel in his life; sister Michele McLoughlin (Vince) and nephew Michael McLoughlin (Laurie).Ray was an accomplished golfer and competed in many prestigious events for over 45 years. He is a former winner of the 1982 San Francisco City Golf Championship, five time Olympic Club Champion and winner of many other golf tournaments. He was a fierce competitor and member of the Olympic Club for 46 years.
Ray loved life and had a very upbeat positive attitude that rubbed off on people he met. He took great pride in taking care of his body and trying to stay healthy. No services will be held. Burial at Cypress Lawn Cemetery.
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John Metcalf
August 4, 2025
I remember playing with Ray at the San Francisco Junior tournament at Harding Park in 1968. What a nice young man and excellent golfer. Sad to learn that he passed away so early in life.
Brad Quanstrom
December 21, 2021
Ray was my best buddy in high school. We lived a couple blocks from each other and hung out a lot. Ray used to take me to Harding Park to play some golf. I was not much of a golfer but he was amazing. Ray even got me a summer job at the driving range there. I used to drive that little cage truck around picking up balls while he used various clubs hitting balls at me. We had a blast. Miss you Ray.
john abendroth
December 28, 2015
Great memories of Ray as a friend and golf competitor...we had a number of classic battles...Sorry for the loss. John Abendroth, PGA
ralph McDonald
January 3, 2016
We Lost a good person in Ray, he was a good friend and my prayers are with Ray and his family, i met Ray
many years ago, went to his wedding, and helped him go to work at the Dr Pepper company . He would call
every so often and talk about old times. RIP my friend.
March 14, 2016
So glad to have known Ray. A true gentleman and a great golfer. Casey Boyns
January 26, 2016
Ray was a friend from junior golf and those you never forget. He was a great competitor. Sorry to hear about his passing. Conrad Nilmeier
January 9, 2016
Dear Donna and family,
Ray was a bright part of my life growing up. He was a wonderful man and so much fun to be with. We send our deepest sympathies but know that he is finally at peace after battling for so long. Gone but never forgotten.
We will pray for him and for peace for you, Michele and family.
Love,
Debbie and Joe Laremore
Valerie Barbitta
January 3, 2016
Dear Donna, Michele, Michael, Vince and Family,
Such suffering Ray endured. The only solace is he's at peace. And, certainly will be missed by many. Our hearts and sympathy are with you.
Love,
Val and Don Barbitta
Harry Pearson
January 2, 2016
Condolences to the Pellegrini Family. I'll always remember the Friday rabbits at Harding followed by sessions at the Boathouse, topped off by slipping Pete a few bucks to jump the line at Joe's.
I'm still trying to emulate you by knocking in 3 footers like they were tap ins.
Rest in Peace, Ray
Harry Pearson
Always Remembered your Brothers Ron & Joey
Ron Anderson
January 1, 2016
Ron Anderson
January 1, 2016
I will remember you always my dear friend... God Speed..
May the sun always shine on your face and the wind be at your back..
Always your Brother
Ron
Rich Rovetti
December 30, 2015
I first remember meeting Ray when I was a teenager playing golf at the Olympic Club. Over the years we became goods friends and someone I admired. Over the past couple of years, Ray and I spent lots of time on the range hitting balls and talking about the old days. Ray, I will truly miss you... Rich Rovetti
December 30, 2015
Dear Dona, Michelle and Vince;
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Babs Harband
December 30, 2015
I was terribly saddened to hear of Ray's passing. My son and I got to know him the last few years and spent many hours talking to him about golf on the range at the Olympic Club. I can still hear him saying, "watch me hit one more." Ray actually gave me a brief golf lesson about 6 months ago and told me some of the things that his instructor taught him like "girl on a swing" and "light on the right." I still have those notes on my phone.
He was one of a kind. We will miss him.
Paul Mori
December 30, 2015
Donna, Michelle and Vince,
So sorry for Ray's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brad Quanstrom
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