Emma Ines Silacci

EMMA INES (GARZELLI) SILACCI passed away on April 18, 2013 in La Jolla, CA. Devoted wife of the late Paul Silacci. Cherished mother of Paulette Cabral of Solana Beach, CA and the late Judy Silacci. Beloved grandmother of Lisa and Mike Bongi; Gina McGlynn, Jennifer Quinn, and Matthew Cabral. Adored great-grandmother of Nickolas and Anthony Bongi and Matthew and Stella Quinn. Loving sister of the late Rita Barretta, Elvira Duarte, and Frank Garzelli. A Member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Petaluma. Emma was born on December 4, 1921 in Mendocino City, CA to Carmela and Rocco Garzelli. She grew up in Santa Rosa and graduated from Santa Rosa High School. She married Paul Silacci and together they enjoyed 63 years of marriage until his passing in 2004. Emma and Paul lived their married lives and worked together as farmers in Sonoma and Lake Counties. Above all, Emma loved her family; she will be greatly missed. Friends and family are invited on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 10:00 AM for the Vigil Service followed by the Funeral Liturgy at PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School Annual Fund, Attn. Development Dept., Union and Howard Sts., Petaluma, CA 94952. Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Petaluma.