San Joaquin County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Volpi, Leo Nelio July 24 2004
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The Record  July 28, 2004
Stockton
Leo Nelio Volpi 
January 26, 1922 - July 24, 2004

Leo Volpi returned home to eternal life on July 24, 2004. Bedridden and weary, 
he died in his home in the loving arms of his wife and daughter. In his last 
days, he held on to the qualities that defined him, strength of character and 
gentle lovingness - the same traits that endeared him to those he knew and who 
knew him. Lucid and loving, Leo charmed with kindness, humor, compassion, 
humility and love of song. Though he lived his final years with a dangerously 
enlarged heart, for Leo it was simply a metaphor for the grand scope of his 
generosity.
Born in Torre del Lago, Italy, Leo was raised by his mother and paternal 
grandparents. His father, who had immigrated to America, desperate to support 
his family, returned for him and his mother when Leo was 12. He would work side-
by-side with his father while attending school to learn the skills that helped 
him successfully farm crops in the Delta. With his father, he would create A. 
Volpi and Son, Inc., a prosperous family farm operation specializing in 
asparagus production for more than 65 years. Leo attended Stockton High School, 
where, at 18, he met Eva, the great love of his life. Falling in love at first 
sight, they would be loyal to the values of hard work and family commitment and 
share their passion for singing, trips to Tuscany, and all that is Italian - 
large tables shared with friends, fine food, good conversation and 
storytelling. And always, the singing.
Leo Nelio Volpi is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Eva Volpi; beloved 
daughters, Nancee Volpi of Stockton and Vivian Pasquinucci of Italy; and his 
beloved grandson, Antonio Pasquinucci of Italty. He will be greatly missed by 
his friends and relatives here and his native Italy. His beloved grandson, 
Giovanni Pasquinucci, and his beloved parents, Alfido and Venturina Volpi, 
preceded him in death. Those who knew him best attribute his accelerated aging 
to his grandson's accidental death 15 years ago. 
A Vigil service will be held on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. at 
DeYoung Memorial Chapel, 601 N. California St., Stockton, CA. Mass will be 
celebrated on Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Cathedral of the 
Annunciation, Rose & Van Buren Streets, Stockton. Visitation: Wednesday, July 
28, 2004 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, July 29, 2004 from 8:00 a.m. 
to 9:30 a.m. at DeYoungs. 
 




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