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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — Sergio A. Pirlo, a Kelseyville resident for 20 years, passed away on April 26, 2022, while surrounded by his loving family.
Sergio was born in Turin, Italy on Jan. 13, 1935, and immigrated to this country at the age of 15 years.
He married in 1953 and he and his wife, Frances, lived in Brisbane, California, where they raised their family and where he worked as a masonry contractor for 35 years.
Sergio is survived by his wife of 69 years, Frances Pirlo; daughter, Angela Viviani (Gary); son, Apollos Pirlo; grandchildren, Evan and Evanna Pirlo, and their mother Suman Hartzell.
He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Vincent Corrado Pirlo, in 2003.
Sergio was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and his hope was in God's promise of a future resurrection, as stated in the Bible at Revelation 21:4.
The family will have a private memorial service.
Care entrusted to Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary FD1336, www.chapeklofthelakes.com, Lakeport, California, 707-263-0357.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Helen Marie Riordan Bostock was born on Leap Year, Feb. 29, 1940.
She was the daughter of Jeremiah and Suzanne Riordan, sister of Michael Riordan (deceased). Married to Rob Bostock for 60 years on Nov. 25, 2021. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family.
Helen is survived by her husband, Rob of Cobb Mountain; daughter, Nancy Hiteshew (partner Jerry Bonomi) of Valley Springs; son, Alec Bostock (wife Isabel) of Fairfield; son, Derek Bostock of Concord; grandchildren, Angela Freitas (husband Chad) of El Sobrante; Captain Anthony Hiteshew, USAF (partner Dr. Christina Amaro) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; George Bostock of Fairfield; great-grandson, Sawyer James Freitas of El Sobrante; cousin, Robert Roeder of Fremont; extended family in Idaho, Colleen, Creek, Calder and Johnathon.
Helen leaves behind many friends from the Bay Area and Pine Grove area of Cobb Mountain, California.
She was a member of the Wednesday Mexican Train Domino group; member of the Mystic Order of Anomalies; co-president of the Ladies Guild, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church; member of the monthly Bunco ladies group; avid reader of mysteries; and happy traveler on land and sea.
Private family memorial service was her request. Please consider donations to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Jimmy Juan “JJ” Jackson passed away peacefully on April 20, 2022, in Kingsland, Texas, surrounded by family.
JJ was born on July 7, 1945, to Doris and Alfred Jackson in Lamesa, Texas.
JJ is predeceased by his father, Alfred Jackson; mother, Doris Biggerstaff; half-brother, Joe Biggerstaff; and life partner, Jack de Vine.
JJ is survived by step-brother, Don Jackson of Dimmitt, Texas; sister-in-law, Nancy Biggerstaff of Marble Falls, Texas; niece, Jeanette (Garry) Soefje of Leesville, Texas; nephew, Joel Biggerstaff of Marble Falls, Texas; and three great-nephews: James, Joey and Johnny Biggerstaff.
After graduating from Odessa High School in 1963, JJ joined the Navy. After he was honorably discharged from the Navy, JJ stayed in California where he later met his life partner of 47 years, Jack de Vine.
JJ worked for Nash Enterprises for 18 years, including Seven Seas Supper Club and managed Starwood.
While part of deVine Feathers, JJ made the feather boas worn by celebrities such as Cher, Lucille Ball and Ann Margaret, to name a few.
JJ loved travel, which included a trip to England and traveling across the US.
In 1982, JJ and Jack opened The Bungalow in Clearlake Oaks and later settled in Nice. While in Nice, JJ was involved with several organizations, including the Senior Center, Robinson Rancheria and was a member of Hartley Masonic Lodge.
Following Jack’s passing, JJ returned to Texas in 2014 to care for his mother.
Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 29, at 11 a.m. at Upper Lake Cemetery, Upper Lake, California.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707- 263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
