Lillian passed away on February 2, 2019 in Turlock, at the age of 94. She was born on August 21, 1924 at the home of her late parents John and Sylvia Richina in Oakdale, California. She was also preceded in death by her sisters Evelyn, Virginia, Ida, and Eileen and her brother, Billy. Lillian went to school in Oakdale, where she was a classmate of her future husband, Adolph Giuntoli and she graduated from Oakdale Union High School in 1944. Adolph would help Lillian’s father on his ranch from time to time and it was there that Lillian and Adolph rekindled their relationship. She accepted his hand in marriage and the two were married on December 30, 1951 at Saint Francis of Rome Catholic Church in Riverbank. They resided in Riverbank for over 65 years, until the passing of Adolph in March 2017. During her years in Riverbank, Lillian was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She made sure her home and garden was neat and orderly and was passionate about decorating for the holidays. Lillian’s cooking was second to none. She enjoyed preserving fresh fruits and vegetables and will be remembered for her home made ravioli and biscotti cookies. Lillian was very proud of her three children and loved nothing better than to spend time with them and their families. For approximately ten years, every day she would oversee a group of young paperboys folding papers and organizing their routes in her garage for the Modesto Bee. She spent over forty years working alongside Adolph on their family ranch in Escalon. She will be admired for her work ethic and her inner strength down to her last breathe. Lillian is survived by her children Laurence Giuntoli (Diane), Edward Giuntoli (Gretta), and Janet Lovelace (Dale), Eight grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. We all will miss her dearly, along with her strong will, little eyebrow lifts, her hand gestures, but most of all, her beautiful smile. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 14, 2019 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Turlock Funeral Home, located at 425 North Soderquist Road in Turlock. A graveside service will be held at Saint John’s Cemetery in Escalon on Friday, February 15, 2019 at 11:00am. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lillian Giuntoli please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lillian Giuntoli August 21 1924 February 2 2019.
Source: Turlock Funeral Home Turlock
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