Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Antongiovanni, John M. February 12, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
John M. Antongiovanni
Rosary: Tues., Feb. 15, 7 p.m.

Services: Wed., Feb. 16, 10 a.m. 

John M. Antongiovanni passed away peacefully on February 12, 2005, at home 
from complications of stomach cancer. He was 98 years old. He leaves a legacy 
of indescribable value, namely, a life of simple being and doing, almost 
entirely dependent upon his humility to accept himself and others exactly as 
they are. Through his living he taught us some of lifes greatest lessons; the 
harmony and balance of natures seasons; the blessings of good will and 
charity; the honor of raising and providing for his family.

John was born in Cummings Valley to immigrant parents, Luigi and Elisabetta 
(Banducci) Antongiovanni. The third of ten children, and eldest of six boys, 
he seemed almost destined to a career of farming. His first language was 
Italian, his second farming. Formal education was sparse. He attended Kern 
County High School (present day Bakersfield High), but after only one and a 
half years circumstances required him to farm full-time. Growing operations 
led to greater independence. On November 21, 1936, John married Yole Riccomini 
at the old St. Francis Church and began his own family. From then on only he 
could summarize his life, Well, I farmed and saved a little and when I had 
enough I bought a piece (of land). Farming was different (during those years), 
you could make a living, and well, it was good to me. Until 1989, at the age 
of 83, John was involved in the day-to-day operations of farming.

He is survived by his children, Linda and Frank McKenna, Judy and Tom Walsh, 
Stan and Kathleen Antongiovanni, Jane and Gary Uhalt, Irene and John Stevens, 
Gabrielle and Bill Vanherweg; 28 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; his 
sister, Olga and Don Jacobs; sisters-in-law, Lucille Riccomini, Mary 
Cortopassi, Albertina Riccomini and Helen Antongiovanni. He was preceded in 
death by his wife of 49 years, Yole; grandson, Peter Antongiovanni; his 
parents and five brothers, Vincent, Thomas, Ugo, David and Eugene; three 
sisters, Natalina, Ida and Catherine.

Recitation of the Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 
and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 
February 16, 2005, both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 900 H 
Street. Rev. Craig F. Harrison will officiate and interment will follow at 
Union Cemetery, King & Potomac Streets, Bakersfield. Pallbearers will be his 
grandsons.

Special thanks to all who assisted in caring for John, especially Marilyn, 
Ruby and Maria; from Hoffmann Hospice, Claudia, Kathleen and Elizabeth; from 
Caring Touch, Frances and Sharon.

Memorial donations may be made to The Florence Wheeler Cancer Center, c/o 
Mercy Hospital, 2215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301.

Visitation will be today from 1-5 p.m.

Doughty-Calhoun-OMeara

Funeral Directors 


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