Edith Stella Bastari Cocilova Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Edith Stella Bastari Cocilova was born on Oct. 2, 1921 and passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2013. She was born in Shaw, Mississippi to parents Vincenzo and Palmina Bastari who had emigrated from Assisi, Italy in 1913. Edith was raised on a working farm with her six brothers and four sisters. In the late 1930s, she moved to San Francisco and in 1939 married Robert Cocilova. Together they had two sons who Edith took great joy in raising. She worked at Manning's Cafeteria at the Continental Insurance building in downtown San Francisco for many years. Edith loved to cook and spend time with her family. Everyone that knew her would agree she was outspoken, witty and had a great sense of humor. Edith was survived by her sons, Robbie Cocilova (Helen) and Danny Cocilova (Candy); grandchildren, Christine DeLucchi (Mark), Kimberly Cocilova, David Cocilova, Diane Barbosa (Ricky) and Danielle Bier (Damian); great grandchildren Nick, Trevor, Daniel, Isabella, Marco, Matteo and Maddy; sisters Mary Bradshaw and Clara Wright along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vincenzo and Palmina; husband, Robert Cocilova; brothers, Rigo, Tilio, Aldo, Amilio, Sam, and Cerro and sisters, Jenny and Emma. Services will be held Thurs., Sept. 26th with a visitation at 11:00am followed by a Rosary at 12:30pm at Claffey and Rota Funeral Home, 1975 Main Street, Napa, CA 94559. The funeral Mass will be held at 1:15 pm at St. Apollinaris Catholic Church, 3700 Lassen Street, Napa, CA 94558, for family and friends. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Napa Valley Hospice and Adult Day Services, 414 S. Jefferson Street, Napa, CA 94559. Edith's family would like to thank the entire staff of Napa Valley Hospice for their kindness and care. We would also like to thank Margaret Mackey and Ramona Brennan for their great care, her good friend Judy who spent a lot of time with her and Valez Care Services, especially Sally and Maria.

Edith Stella Bastari Cocilova

October 2, 1921 - September 23, 2013

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Edith Stella Bastari Cocilova

October 2, 1921 - September 23, 2013

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