Lina Lucchetti

93, passed away peacefully in Sonoma, California on September 18, 2014. She was born in Chiavari, Italy and she and her son, Frank, immigrated to San Francisco by ship in 1954 to join her husband who came to San Francisco several months prior. She was a dedicated worker at Mezzetta, Levi Straus and Fugazi Hall in North Beach. Lina worked for over 20 years as a waitress and assistant chef at Golden Gate Yacht Club in San Francisco. She was also a member of the Italian Catholic Federation and Ligure nel Mondo. Lina was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a wonderful cook and loved to make the grandchildren’s favorite dishes when they came to visit. She especially took great pride in making raviolis for the holidays and special family occasions.

Lina is preceded in death by Joseph Lucchetti, her loving husband of 67 years. She leaves a son and a daughter, Dr. Frank (Rose) Lucchetti and Sandra (Martin) Ramella; four grandchildren who lovingly called her “Nonni” Steve (Tina) Lucchetti, Robert (Aimee) Lucchetti, Stefanie and Carolyn Ramella; 3 great-grandchildren, Joseph, Sophie, and Mia Lucchetti; her loving sister Luisita in Italy, sister in-law Romilda Garibaldi of San Francisco and her nephews Honorable Judge John Garibaldi and Jim Garibaldi. There are also many nieces, nephews, and cousins in Italy.

A private interment will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Colma, California on Friday, September 26, 2014. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements cared for under the direction of Duggan’s Mission Chapel. Inquiries can be made to them at (707) 996-3655 or by visiting their website at www.duggansmissionchapel.com.