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Joseph Del Grande Obituary
Joseph John Del Grande died 3 December 2022 in Arcata CA, while recovering from surgery. He was 94.
Born on 23 July 1928 in Massa Macinaia, Italy, Joe emigrated to Humboldt County with his family in 1939. A graduate of Eureka High School, Joe spent his remaining 83 years in Humboldt County living life to the fullest. He was an avid hunter, fisher, and gardener, and was most joyous when he could share his bounty and a glass of wine with friends and family. Life was about breaking bread with others, sharing stories, and enjoying each other's company.
In 1985, he married Ruth Reynolds, his wife of 37 years. Together they forged a marriage of sharing, of trust, and of love, watching their family grow around them. She was at his side until the end.
Joe is also survived by his son Greg, from a previous marriage, his son Mark (Angela) and step-daughter Pat (Chris) from his marriage to Cleta, and his step-daughters Kathy (Larry) and Dianne from his marriage to Ruth. His grandchildren include Mason, Joe, Ariacella, Sergio, Thomas (Tonya), and Jacque (Ross); and great granddaughter Ava.
All will dearly miss the patriarch of our Del Grande family, our husband, father, and papa. Joe was preceded in death by his mother, Libera, father, Victor, and sisters Mary and Mafalda.
A memorial service will be held 2pm Saturday, 21 January, at the Lutheran Church of Arcata. In lieu of flowers, please offer a donation in Joe's name to your favorite wildlife or hunting charity.
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Michael Congdon
February 3, 2024
I've just today learned of my Uncle Joes passing. As I sit here in my longtime area of, Santa Cruz California the memories of Uncle Joe my named God Father come flooding in. He would come to bird hunt out to my Grandfather, Joe Olivers dairy farm located just outside of Ferndale, CA were I spent much of my youth. Uncle Joe taught me how to hold and properly fire a shotgun. I believe he gave me my first ones. He was bigger than life to me and id always counted the days when he would come out to the farm and we could walk the fields together.He was a very, very good shot with that 12 gauge pump. He let me use his 410 then a 20 gauge. Dear Ruth please know that he was a true hero to me and I always spoke so highly of him That goes without saying. What a guy and what a man. He was and will always be in my mind heart God Bless you and all who knew my God Father,
Mr. Joseph Del Grande.
With much love,
Michael Robert Congdon. I am Robert Congdons second son and Bobs brother in-law from his first marriage . I'd love to share memories. email: [email protected]
Dee Lee
April 18, 2023
Dear Ruth,
I would like to send my condolences to you and your family.
I remember having dinner with all you way back in the day. Your house was full of love and warmth.
Ruth I'll never forget you teaching me how to make stuffed mushrooms.
Joe will truly be missed.
Sincerely yours,
Dee
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