Press Democrat, The (Santa Rosa, CA) - March 19, 1995
Deceased Name: FRANCIS GELARDI
Francis Gelardi, a well-known Bay Area pharmacist, died Tuesday at a Sonoma hospital due to complications from pneumonia. He was 82. A Sonoma resident for 30 years, Gelardi was born in San Francisco. He owned a pharmacy in Marin County and two pharmacies in San Francisco. He also was a real estate broker and developer in Marin County. Gelardi enjoyed caring for his land and planting redwood trees in memory of his son, Frank Gelardi Jr., who died of cancer in 1974. He found joy in being with his family. He liked to travel, hunt and fish. Gelardi is survived by his wife, Helen Gelardi of Sonoma; daughters, Joyce Fereira of San Rafael, and Veronica Foy of Lafayette; son, Pasquale Gelardi of San Diego; sister, Vera Dennington of San Rafael; and five grandchildren. A memorial service was held. Bates, Evans &Fehrensen Funeral Directors in Sonoma assisted with arrangements.
Press Democrat, The (Santa Rosa, CA)
Date: March 19, 1995
Edition: FINAL
Page: B3