Obituary: Lillian Passaglia

(Sept. 24, 2024) —Lillian Passaglia passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. She left behind a legacy of love, kindness and dedication.

She was born and raised in San Francisco, where she met her lifelong love, Jim Passaglia. They were married for 68 years.

Lillian dedicated her life to her family and friends, always putting others before herself. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She had a beautiful voice and sang her heart out for her church choir and at special events. Her passion and talent for cooking were evident to everyone who enjoyed her homemade meals.

She lived a life of faith and service to her church community by actively participating in church activities and singing in the choir. Her volunteer work at local shelters, singing at the prison and reading to young children touched many lives with her positivity, kindness, compassion and generosity.

She is survived by her loving husband, James Passaglia; daughter, Jeanette (Bob); son, Jim (Annette); grandsons, Michael (Elise) and Steven (Amber); and five great-grandchildren.

A funeral Mass was held Aug. 22 at St. Bonaventure Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to St. Jude’s or Seeing Eye Dogs for the Blind.