Archived Obituaries

Rosary and Mass: Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 1:30 P.M., at Mission San Juan Bautista. Condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com

Michael Daniel Perlitch, aged 65, joins his parents, Irving and Janice Perlitch, in death. He is survived by sister Julie Belanger and brother Bruce Perlitch. As Michael's younger siblings, we watched how, by the time Michael was 18, he showed the potential for a great musical career.

Galen D. Mitchell passed away suddenly Friday December 7, 2007. Loving husband of Bev Mitchell of Gilroy. Father of Joey Mitchell (Jenny) of Gilroy and Helen Friebel (Jimmy IV) of Hollister. Grandfather of Jordan, Jessica and Joey Jr. Mitchell all of Gilroy, Will Soares and Jimmy Friebel V,all of Hollister. Brother of Linda Kay Price(Abe) of Hollister, Michael Mitchel (Vicki) of Thousand Oaks, CA, Danny Mitchell (Bobbi) of Gilroy, Dixie Zamzow (Jim) of Hollister. Preceded in death by his parents John & Irene Mitchell. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles and aunts.

Services will be held Friday, January 11, 2013 at 11:00 A.M., at Franklin & Downs Funeral Home, 1050 McHenry Ave., Modesto, CA. To leave condolences please go to: www.franklindownsfuneralhome.com.

Alfonso passed away peacefully at home in Gilroy on Sept. 30, 2009, at the age of 85. He is survived by his children, Tonia Antonio, Robin Rianda and Jane Henrikson; his brother Ben Antonio; 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and all his friends at Wheeler Manor. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, at 12:30 P.M. at San Joaquin National Cemetery, 32053 West McCabe Road, Gustine, CA 95322.

Sadiee Frassetti, a long time resident of Gilroy and native to Santa Clara valley, passed away at the age of 90 on November 2nd. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Frassetti Sr. and is survived by her son William Frassetti Jr. of San Jose, granddaughter Kimberly Frassetti of San Jose, daughter Mary Jo Cheyrias of Sonora, sisters Patricia Palotta of Modesto, Florence Frasier (Lucien) of Santa Barbara, Ester Santos of San Jose, Clorinda Nelson of San Jose, Frances Martarano (Joe) of San Jose and sister-in-law Mary Lou Burriesci of San Jose, along with many nieces and nephews.

Passed away in Los Banos at the age of 59.

On September 6, 2012, an Angel was sent from Heaven for Karen Sue Cobb, to join our Lord. Karen passed away at Kindred Hospital in Folsom, CA after a short, difficult illness.

DONALD F. CALIRI, 53, of Gilroy passed away accidentally on Wednesday, October 20, 2010. Son of the late Frank Caliri, survived by his mother Gloria Caliri of Gilroy; daughter Krystal Romero (Bryan) of Gilroy and son, Tony Caliri of Gilroy; Sister Susan Caliri (Terry) of Oakland, CA; niece Isabella Caliri of Oakland; former wife, Kerie Caliri of Gilroy. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.