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John Innocenti Obituary
Ventura, CA
John Innocenti, 79, Ventura, California passed away unexpectedly July 29th from a motorcycle accident in Lancaster, CA. John was born in Roselle Park, New Jersey and moved with his parents to Glendale, California in 1957. That same year he married the love of his life Gloria.
John had many successful careers including working at a Ford dealership as a mechanic, a wrought iron business, and a gas station owner. In 1958, John moved to Oxnard and worked in the construction business for Ralph Viola Construction. He later started up his own backhoe business which continued on for 40 years.
In 2000, John retired and continued his life long passion for motorcycle riding and restoring and showing classic trucks.
He was preceeded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Sojka and brothers Robert and Albert Innocenti.
John leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Gloria, daughter Gloria Kachigan (Mark, Long Beach), son John (Colleen, Ventura), daughter Gayle (Ventura), son Mike (Louise, Alpine UT), and grandchildren, Matt Kachigan, Megan Kachigan, Lesley Silvernail, Brett Silvernail, Bradley Silvernail, Michael Innocenti and Sean Innocenti.
There will be a celebration of life on Sunday, August 30th at 11:30 am at Las Posas Country Club, Camarillo, CA.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation in John's honor to your favorite charity.
Arrangements are in the care of Otto & Son's, Camino del Sol, Life Tribute Center, Oxnard. (805) 483-3443
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Memories and Condolences
for John Innocenti
5 Entries
Tim and Sandy Morello
August 17, 2022
Our thoughts are with All the Family
John´s spirit lives on through us ALL......
Sending Peace
Vince & Arlene Arve
August 28, 2015
Gayle and family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad, John. May the beautiful memories of him remain forever in your heart.
Michael Viola
August 27, 2015
I have never known a better man than John Innocenti.
Keith Allyson
August 24, 2015
Definitely one of the good guys
Tim & Sandy Morello
August 23, 2015
This day, I can't catch my breath... To read the lost of John, is like losing my dad again. I have had the honor to work, and better yet, call John my Friend for so many years. To Gloria and all the Kids and family, our prayers are strong for you All. For we know John is with Our Lord... We send Our Faith, Love and Peace to All...Gods Blessings
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