Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....[Lemucchi] Mee, Helen 2005 ********************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/obits/obitsca/obitsca.htm ********************************************************** File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: K T bluewolf@onemain.com August 15, 2005, 1:20 am The Bakersfield Californian Mee, Helen Lemucchi "Noni" 1919 - 2005 Helen (Noni) Lemucchi Mee 1919 - 2005 Noni died peacefully after suffering the tragic illness of Alzheimers. She was a native of Bakersfield, attended Lincoln Elementary School, Kern County Union High School, and San Jose State College. Noni is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Emelia Lemucchi, pioneers of East Bakersfield who founded Lemucchis Grocery and Deli; sister, Lena Barbeau; brothers, Louis (Luigi) and Harry Lemucchi; grandson, Farrow Heycock; and her husband, Tom Mee. She is survived by her daughters, Lani Ray and Patti Best; grandchildren, Will Smith, Regan Smith Means, Shaun Mee, and Tyler Best; her great-grandchildren, and her nieces and nephews. Noni lived life to the fullest. She loved to entertain and to be surrounded by family and friends. She will be remembered for her intuitive sense of style, her generosity, her wry sense of humor, and her winning smile. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Nonis life at a dinner to be held in her honor, Tuesday, August 16, at Luigis Restaurant, at 7:00 p.m. Her family would like to thank Nonis caregivers at Silvercrest Manor, St. Francis Church Ministry, and Optimal Hospice. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Francis Church, Optimal Hospice or the Alzheimers Association in Nonis behalf. Inquiries may be made to Davis Rose Funeral Home, 3121 19th St., Bakersfield, CA 93301, 661-871-8080. Legacy.com Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 8/14/2005. Additional Comments: Volunteer submission - No relation to deceased. Obituaries http://www.legacy.com/bakersfield/LegacyHome.asp File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ca/kern/obits/lemucchi8730gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/caobfiles/ File size: 2.3 Kb