Evelyn M. Paganucci passed away peacefully Saturday March 19.
She was 92.
Evelyn M. Paganucci passed away peacefully Saturday March 19. She was 92.
Evelyn was the wife of the late Leo E. Paganucci(1973). She was the loving mother of Gemma E. Castro and Leola J. Burns both of Gilroy; dear grandmother of Lori and Steve Parshall, Lisa and Tom Weiby, Jeff and Henrietta Castro, Julie and John Miller, all of Gilroy and Jennifer and Luke Corona of Hollister; loving Nonni to Timothy and Rebecca Parshall, Sarah and Michelle Weiby, Alyssa and Justin Castro, Gabrielle and Amanda Miller all of Gilroy. Madison and Hayden Corona of Hollister; sister of Linda Giretti and Clara Perino, both of Gilroy. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Evelyn will also be remembered lovingly by special friends, Rey and Rio Arambulo.
Mrs. Paganucci was preceded in death by her son-in-laws Eddie Castro and Tom Burns, and her brother George Ciabattari, all of Gilroy.
Mrs. Paganucci was born and raised in Gilroy, where she graduated from Gilroy High School in 1932. She married her loving husband Leo, in 1935 and worked at Filice and Perelli Cannery for over 35 years. Evelyn was an avid member of St. Mary Church, the Catholic Ladies Aid Society, the Italian Catholic Federation and Women in Touch. She volunteered for St. Mary’s Church and the Gilroy Garlic Festival. Some of her favorite past-times were sewing, gardening, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling and playing cards with her friends. She will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved her.
A Vigil was held Tuesday. Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, March 23 at 9am at the funeral home with a Mass to follow at 10am at St. Mary’s Church. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Gilroy. The family would appreciate donations to St. Mary’s Parish and School or American Cancer Society.
