Ella Marie Biondini

Ella Marie Biondini

Ella Marie Biondini "Nonni" born July 19, 1927, entered into rest December 2, 2005.

Nonni was born and raised in Humboldt County, graduated from Arcata High. She met the love of her life at the Big 4 Restaurant in Arcata. They corresponded while he served in the US Navy and married in 1947. They lived their entire married life of 53 years in Loleta.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Louis Biondini in 1999; mother and father, Santina and Giovanni Giuntoli; mother and father-in-law, Henry and Elvira Biondini; brother, Marino Giuntoli; and brother-in-law, Howard Peterson.

She is survived by her sons, Larry Biondini and his wife Linda of Fortuna, and Dale Biondini and his wife Kathy of Kentucky; grandchildren, Cory, Carolyn, Shannon, Sammy, Robbie, and Kelly; sisters-in-law, Esther Giuntoli and Stella Peterson; nieces and nephews, Paul Giuntoli and his wife Karla, Barbara Juell and her husband Greg; and children, Erikson and Sarah, Barbara Hackett and husband George and family, and Chuck Peterson and family.

Nonni was a wonderful homemaker and loving mother. Family meant everything to her. She enjoyed raising her family, cooking, gardening, and watching her children and grandchildren play sports, especially baseball. She helped at the family business, Loleta Meat Market, whenever needed, being creative in the deli.

She was very proud of her Italian Heritage. She was a very giving person helping those in need. She enjoyed visiting with family and friends and appreciated all the visits and cards during her recent illness.

Nonni lived the last three years at Sequoia Springs in Fortuna and made many new friends. She found a love for bingo and enjoyed the many activities and festivities that were held. She loved going on outings especially to Larry’s home for family dinners and gatherings.

Nonni loved animals, especially kitty. She looked forward to every opportunity to "kitty sit" on weekends and vacations asking Larry, "When are you going out of town again?" Kitty did not want to go home after being doted on by Nonni.

The family would like to give special thanks to Dr Olkin, Redwood Memorial Hospital, St Joseph Hospital, St. Luke Healthcare, and Sequoia Springs for all their love and support for Nonni. She loved you all and appreciated all that you did for her.

Friends are invited to a visitation that will take place today, December 6, 2005, from 7-8:30 at Goble’s Fortuna Mortuary, 560 12th Street, Fortuna, CA 95540. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Loleta, CA, Wednesday, December 7, 2005, at 10:00 AM with Fr. Jim Trent officiating. Committal will follow at the mausoleum at Ocean View Cemetery in Eureka.

Mom believed in keeping things maintained. In Lieu of flowers, she asked that memorial contributions be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fortuna for the "paint the church" fund, 2312 Newburg Road, Fortuna, CA 95540; or Redwood Memorial Hospital Foundation, 3300 Renner Drive, Fortuna, CA 95540.

Arrangements are under the direection of Goble’s Fortuna Mortuary, Fortuna, CA.

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