John J. Marfia Sr. passed away Friday, May 27, 2005 after a
lengthy illness in Gilroy.
John J. Marfia Sr. passed away Friday, May 27, 2005 after a lengthy illness in Gilroy.
He was the husband of Bernice Marfia of Gilroy; father of Patty Nicholson of Gilroy and John Marfia Jr. of Hollister; father in-law of Bruce Nicholson and Patty Marfia; grandfather of Michele, Melissa and Marc Nicholson of Gilroy, Johnnie and Joseph Marfia, Adam and Sarah Smith, all of Hollister; Great-grandfather to Trevor Smith of Hollister.
John was a resident of Gilroy for more than 50 years and an Army Veteran of World War II. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working in his shop – especially building his bird houses. His home away from home was Salmon, Idaho – where he spent two weeks every fall since 1960.
He was married to his wife Bernice for 54 years.
He will be missed by many friends and relatives. He worked as operations director for the Gilroy Unified School District, retiring in 1992. He was also a member of St. Mary’s Church, the American Legion #669 and the Past-member of Sportsman’s Chef Club.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday May 31, 2005 from 5:00-8:00pm at Habing Family Funeral Home,
Gilroy. Funeral Services Wednesday June 1, 2005 10:00am at the funeral home. Burial will follow.
Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred.
