Gloria Irene Garibaldi

Gloria Garibaldi of Napa, CA entered into eternal rest on September 22, 2025. Gloria is survived by her daughter Mitzi Peterson of Napa, CA, and her son David (Maria) Garibaldi of San Jose, CA. She will be missed by her beloved grandchildren Shawn Peterson of Santa Cruz, CA; Alana (Nam) Garibaldi of Long Beach, CA; Nicholas Garibaldi of Monterey, CA; and Julia Garibaldi of Laguna Niguel, CA. She is survived by her beloved niece Della Williams of Sterling, CO; loving grandnieces Deana (Barry) Mason, Pam (Marv) Firtig of Sterling, CO; Rhonda Miner of Denver, CO; grandnephews Brandon (Jessica) Mason, Kevin (Leslie) Mason of Merino, CO; Rick (Monica) Crum of Caney, KS; Rod (Jenna) Crum of Stuart, FL; and many more. Gloria was born and raised in Sterling, CO, the youngest daughter of Silvio and Lena Bassi. In her younger years Gloria worked as a bank teller until she moved to Boulder, CO and was employed at the University of Colorado. Later she moved to Sidney, NE where she worked at a Pontiac dealership as a bookkeeper and secretary. For better pay she joined many to go to "Sioux Ordinance Army Depot" in Sidney, NE during the war time. In 1951 she moved to Napa, CA to join her parents and sister. She immediately was hired at Mare Island Naval Shipyard where she met and then married the love of her life for 58 years Bill Garibaldi until his passing. Gloria and Bill always worked together in their businesses; whether motels in Sacramento, or the RV business in Napa, until their retirement. After that they enjoyed traveling. They loved cruises and visited places all around the world. Gloria was an energetic person who loved to dance and entertain friends. Gloria was an active member of: The Order of Sons and Daughters of Italy (45 years), Lilac Branch of Children's Hospital, Napa Valley Republican Women Federation, St. Apollinaris Catholic Church, and former member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority. Gloria was predeceased by her parents, brother Arthur, sisters Justina Frasca, Genevieve Bassi, and beloved grandson Kristopher Peterson. Her humor, generosity, and selfless spirit will be missed. A private, family service will take place at Tulocay Cemetery. Memorial donations may be offered to the organization of your choice in honor of Gloria's community spirit. Memories and notes of sympathy may be shared at claffeyandrota.com.

Gloria Irene Garibaldi

September 22, 2025

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Gloria Irene Garibaldi

September 22, 2025

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