In Memoriam – Lillan Ceruti

Lillian Ceruti

Lillian Angela Ceruti, a longtime member of the Lincoln Hills Italian Club, died peacefully on April 7, 2021. Born in San Francisco on June 26, 1936, she was raised in North Beach and Union Street. In 1955, she married Lou Cassulo, who died in 2005.

She was predeceased by her parents, Felice and Lena Ceruti, and twin sons lost tragically at birth in 1956. She was also predeceased by John Johnson, with whom she enjoyed many active social years at their Del Webb communities.

She is survived by her three daughters with Lou: Laura, Lisa, and Lesanne; was a loving Nonni to Dan and Dominic Matteucci, Raymond Smith and Mikey Mallen; and a proud ‘bis nonni’ (great-grandmother) to Leo, Michela, Sofia, and Pippa Matteucci. She will be missed by lifelong friends and her extended Italian family.

Lillian enjoyed her garden, entertaining, and extensive travel with a special fondness for Italy, and its language. She once taught Italian, and, in later years, practiced regularly with her “Italian Group” in Lincoln Hills.

Always with a sense of humor, she once said: “I’m glad I danced as much as I did when I could, and oh, how I loved it.”

A private family service was held at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery where she was laid to rest with her Mother.

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