Obituary of Tony Joseph Parisi

Mr. Tony Joseph Parisi of Lodi passed away Saturday October 9, 2004 in a Lodi hospital at the age of 86. Mr. Parisi was born July 6, 1918 in San Francisco, California to Joseph and Patrina Parisi. Mr. Parisi was a third generation fisherman. He owned and operated his fishing vessel the ?Ricky?, fishing off the northern California Coast from San Francisco?s Fisherman?s Wharf down to Morro Bay. He later worked at the San Francisco shipyards as well as Bremington Shipyards in Washington State before retiring in 1986. Mr. Parisi was a United States Army and WWII Veteran. He enjoyed bowling, gardening, making handmade hammocks and scoop nets for his friends. He will be best remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Mary Parisi of Lodi; 1 son, Richard Parisi and wife Marcie of San Ramon; 1 brother, Jim Parisi and wife Lenore of Lincoln, CA, 2 grandchildren, Anthony Parisi and Jessica Parisi both of Sacramento; nieces, Marsha Valdez of Wallace; Donna Thomas of Lodi and numerous other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 1 son Dan Ansaldi in 1999. A graveside service will be held Friday October 15, 2004, 11:00 am at the Cherokee Memorial Park Cemetery. A rosary will be held Thursday 7:00 pm at the Lodi Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Thursday 12:00 ? 8:00 pm at the Lodi Funeral Home.