Joseph Narduzzi

Joseph Narduzzi - Passed away peacefully in his sleep a few days short of his 92nd birthday. Born in San Daniele del Friuli, Italy, he came to Santa Rosa as a 2 year old. He graduated from Santa Rosa High School class of 1939 and grew up in the "little Italy" neighborhood; who now call themselves "the Westside gang". He served in the US Army during WWII. As part of the 88th Infantry Blue Devils, he toured in Italy where he met his wife Elsa who he was married to for 59 yrs. He called himself a "shoemaker" by trade & spent free time as an amateur photographer and accordion player. He belonged to numerous "clubs" that celebrated his Italian heritage & also the VFW & Accordion club. He is survived by his two daughters Mary Gosiak (George) and Anna Arntz (Paul). He was Nono to 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.