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Valerie Willsea Obituary
November 5, 1954 - September 18, 2023
Valerie Pasquini Willsea passed away after a brief illness on September 18, 2023 in South San Francisco, California.
Born in San Francisco on November 5, 1954, Val was a warm and passionate woman who devoted her time to serving her community and those around her. An early career in banking led to her pioneering a career preparation program for disadvantaged high school students and young orphaned refugees.
Later, she spent many years serving Little Children's Aid, the arm of San Francisco Catholic Charities that fundraises and provides group services for at-risk Bay Area youth. She was also deeply involved for many years with fundraising activities for St Thomas More school.
In the latter half of her career, she served for many years as a motivational counselor and trainer for Weight Watchers, with a devoted and loyal group of clients.
Among her many interests, Val was also an enthusiastic fan of the San Francisco Giants and, from before Oracle Park was built, was a founding owner of Seats 7 & 8 in Row 20, Lower Section 128, with a near-perfect record of attending home games for many seasons.
She is survived by her sons, Cole and Grant (Mallory) Willsea, her siblings Marc (Francie) Pasquini, Dennis (Patty) Pasquini, and Christine (Ric) Bugna, as well as many cherished nieces and nephews, her cats Noodles and Lucy, a wide and varied circle of friends – many of whom she gained from a lifetime of shared community service, and her ex-husband, Louis Willsea. She was pre-deceased in death by her parents, Mark and Helen Pasquini.
In lieu of flowers or other material remembrances, the family has requested donations in her memory to either the American Cancer Society, Little Children's Aid of San Francisco, or the San Francisco Giants Community Fund.
Arrangements are being handled by Duggan's Serra Mortuary of Daly City. Memorial plans will be made at a future time.
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Rob , Jackie & Thomas
September 15, 2024
Miss you partner.
Debra Knutson
September 14, 2024
Val was my inspiration. She came to boot camp every day and made sure we all knew she needed to modify and it was okay to do so. I miss our morning walks. I miss our talks. I miss Val! ~debbie k
Chris
September 13, 2024
Val was my baby sister. We were 10 years difference in age. When Val was born she was my baby. I loved to dress her and show her off to all.
I loved fixing her hair and sharing a bedroom with her. Being older I got married when she was just 14 and I moved to Omaha with my husband Ric. So the miles were hard on us as sisters . When we moved home Val was getting married and having her boys. I miss Val everyday .
Phylis
September 13, 2024
Je pense a toi souvent...
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Rib & Jackie
September 13, 2024
Still miss you partner
Neil J Young
April 10, 2024
Its been about 6 months since Val passed away, but this is week is beginning of the first baseball season in 24 years that Val hasn't been sitting down the row. For 22 and a half seasons she was a friendly face and wonderful friend to spend hours and hours, year after year chatting with and sharing stories of friends and family. Her absence this season has been noticed by many of the regular season ticket members in the Section 128 neighborhood especially those of in Row 20 who were fortunate to get to know her over the years.
Laverne Simon
October 2, 2023
My deepest condolences. Val visited the Weight Watcher location in Stonestown one Saturday and unfortunately, I was not there that day. Now, I have to see her photo as deceased. How sad I am, but she will be remembered for a long long time. Bye Val. Laverne
Buffy Cereske
September 26, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of Valerie's passing. We were neighbors up on the Landsale/Robinhood corner. I had reconnected with Val at the Giant's games in the Gotham Club. She was always such a positive smiling face.
Korban and Rhonda Shane
September 24, 2023
Rhonda and I will always remember our wonderful times with Valerie at Giants games and spring training. Val was always ready to have a good time. She loved her family and friends and it always showed. She was a one of a kind special lady!
Justine R Fell
September 24, 2023
I'm so sad to hear about Valerie. I have many memories of her that I have always held dear.
Jennie McGowan
September 24, 2023
I met Val through WW. She motivated me and my mom to lose a good amount of weight. When I joined WW with my mom, my mom was surprised she was still a motivational speaker for WW. Val was the one of the nicest people I met. I will miss her. Val would you please say Hi to my mom, Lucille, in heaven. RIP VAL.
kaaren alvarado
September 23, 2023
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of your sister. You all now have your personal angel to watch over you in a special way. Love and prayers, kaaren alvarado
Karen and Mike Wener
September 21, 2023
We will remember you with great appreciation of your welcoming, loving, excepting nature . We will hold you in our heart.
Shannon Butler Ventuleth
September 21, 2023
I just heard the sad news. We were Alpha Chi Omega sorority sisters at UOP. I encouraged her to consider joining and was exited when she did. She was a lot of fun and I have lots of memories of those days. She has gone from us way too soon. My condolences to her family, friends, and other AXO sisters.
Judith Garvey
September 21, 2023
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September 21, 2023
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September 21, 2023
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September 21, 2023
Aisha Bennett
September 21, 2023
Auntie Val you were my biggest fan! I appreciate all the support and love you shown me during my small business journey. You were the only person I´d make Unicorn Kisses for ..and always will be. I´ll miss you forever .
Victor Estrada
September 21, 2023
Val,
We will miss your visits to Sports Page and I enjoyed
Seeing you at the St. Thomas
More events over the years
You will be missed
Rest In Peace
Victor Estrada
Patty and Dennis Pasquini
September 21, 2023
We will be missing that special spark, passion, light, love, sense of humor and her ability to put one foot in front of the other no matter what obstacles crossed her path. Valerie, our "baby" sister, RIP
Catherine Zugar
September 21, 2023
Valerie was such a fun and inspirational leader at the WW meetings. Full of life and fun. I hope dear lady you are enjoying that french bread, cheese and wine in the heavens. You deserve it!
Phylis Johnson-Silk
September 21, 2023
My heart is broken...
Sherri And Charlie Sugarman
September 21, 2023
We have known Valerie since she was a little girl with that bright smile and curious demeanor. When visiting the Pasquini home Charlie always gave her lots of special attention and she lovingly called him "Charlie Horse"
Valerie will forever be in our hearts.
Love,
Sherri and Charlie Sugarman
Linda
September 21, 2023
A great lady who brought her own class to whatever she was involved in. Thanks for the memories, Val.
You will be missed.
Linda S.
Chrid Pasquini Bugna
September 21, 2023
To my baby sister Valerie. I will love you to the end of time
Vicky and Barry Potthoff
September 20, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. So sad to hear about Val.
Rob , Jackie & Thomas
September 20, 2023
Farewell sweet friend, until we meet again.
Judith Garvey
September 19, 2023
Condolences to Valerie's sons and family. I sure enjoyed having Valerie as a high school classmate.
Debbie K
September 19, 2023
She always made me laugh while working out at O2. She always kept me honest to what I was striving to achieve. She will be missed by many for many many reasons!!
Brady Evans
September 19, 2023
We will miss the way she always had a great spirit and the time she had me and my family come up to her cabin and I was so young and her husband showed me around and all I remember is him showing me this talking fish he used to have and i was so young I thought it was real,,, they were the best people and the most loved and will never be forgotten
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