John Willson Pardini

John Willson Pardini "J.W." was born in Fresno, California on June 2, 1987, the third of triplets, to John and Elizabeth Pardini and passed away at the age of 23 on Monday, February 14, 2011, in a tragic car accident.

After graduating from San Joaquin Memorial High School in 2005, J.W. continued working with his father, John, at Grand Occasions Catering and Banquets and was recently promoted to General Manager. More than anything, he loved spending time with his friends and family and his prized Ford Lightning. J.W. had an undeniable passion and talent on the golf course.

His newest hobby, snow skiing, brought a lot of joy to his life. J.W. will always be remembered by his radiant smile, his contagious laugh, his never-ending imagination, and his appreciation for the beautiful things in life. He touched the hearts of all who knew him and will always be our Valentine.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Melville and Rayona Willson; his uncle, Russell Willson; and his cousin, Louis "Loyosh" Pardini.

J.W. is survived by his parents, John and Liz; and his triplet sisters, Alicia of Fresno and Rae of Los Angeles; and younger sister Tara of San Luis Obispo; grandparents, Doctor Louis and Alice Pardini; uncles and aunts, Lou and Betsy; Patrick and Monica and their children Nick, Colette, Marina, Sophia, and Dominic; Joseph and Melia and their children Joey, Tommy, Danny, and Stevie; Peter and Cyndi and their children P.C., Matt, and David; and Robert and Kristen and their children Riley, Ryan, Luke, and Sam.

J.W. was also survived by cousin, Britton and Rhonda Willson and their children Evan, Griffen, and Garrett; cousin, Matthew and Lori Willson and their children Lauryn and Blaire; and aunt, Lynn Cullington.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at The Shrine of St. Therese Catholic Church, Floradora and Wishon, on Friday, February 18, 2011, at 11:00 a.m.

Please send donations in J.W.'s memory to the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, Suite 645, New York, NY 10032.