Andrew J. Camozzi, Jr.

Andrew J. Camozzi, Jr. - Andrew Camozzi was born Sept. 11, 1926 in Petaluma, CA to Andrew and Edith (D'Ambrogia) Camozzi. He haS 3 brothers; Richard, Eugene and Robert. Andrew passed away peacefully on October 11, 2009 after a long illness. Leaving behind his loving wife of 53 years, Dorline (Ostini) Camozzi, his children; Andy Camozzi III (Beverly) and their children, Kyle, AJ, Michael, Kaitlyn; John Camozzi (Holly) and their children, Johnny, Dominic, Regina; Edie Cheda (Tim) and their children, Michelle and Nicole. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 150 St. Joseph Way, Cotati, CA on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 10:30 A.M. The Vigil Service will be held at St. Joseph's Church on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. Visitation will be on Thursday, from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma, CA. Entombment, Calvary Catholic Cemetery. The family prefers memorials be made to Hospice of Petaluma, 416 Payran St., Petaluma, CA 94952. Andy's 83 years began on his parent's small Petaluma family farm. He attended Waugh's grammar one room schoolhouse with a graduating class of 6. Andy left school at an early age to help on the family farm, later receiving his honorary high school diploma several years after devoting 17 years serving as school board trustee of the Cotati-Rohnert Park School District. In 1954 at the age of 28 Andy chose to serve his country as a member of the US Army. He spent the majority of his 2 years of service in France before returning to the SF Presidio for his remaining term of service. During this time Andy fulfilled his commitment to his country and his family by commuting to SF after helping with the daily dairy responsibilities. He eventually was honorably discharged at the end of his service. He met the love of his life at the family ranch briefly before entering the army. Their love grew overseas through their letters and Andy married his sweetheart 2 weeks after completing his military service.