Henry "Chops" Ghiringhelli Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Henry “Chops” Ghiringhelli 1926-2016 Henry “Chops” Ghiringhelli passed away at his home on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the age of 90. The Rutherford native was born to Italian immigrants Bartolomeo and Rosetta Ghiringhelli. He attended Rutherford Grammar School and St. Helena High School graduating in 1944. Chops was a gifted athlete in high school, excelling in baseball and was inducted into the St. Helena High School’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015. He was truly honored by this recognition. Chops honorably served his country during World War II in both the Philippines and Japan. After the war he returned to Rutherford, and married the love of his life, Anita Bosetti in 1951. They settled in Rutherford to raise their family. Chops worked for the California Fish and Game and Usibelli Hunting Club raising exotic birds, and retired from Beaulieu Vineyards in 1992. Chops belonged to the Native Sons of the Golden West and the American Legion. He was a long-standing member of the Rutherford Volunteer Fire Department as well as the Ace in the Hole Club. He loved the game of baseball and coached the Joe DiMaggio League for many years. Chops was one of the original founders of St. Helena Bocce Ball and member of a championship team—the Grapestompers. Chops was predeceased by his parents, brother Etzio Ghiringhelli and sister Elma Saucerman. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Anita Ghiringhelli, son Franco (Pam) Ghiringhelli, daughter Cara (Tom) Davies, granddaughter Michaela Davies, grandson Zac Cordner, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. A funeral mass is scheduled at the St. Helena Catholic Church at 11:30 am on Saturday, November 26th, 2016. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Claffey and Rota. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the St. Helena High School Athletic Association, 1401 Grayson Avenue, St. Helena, CA 94574.

Henry "Chops" Ghiringhelli

August 11, 1926 - November 20, 2016

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Henry "Chops" Ghiringhelli

August 11, 1926 - November 20, 2016

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