Dorothy Jennie Radisich passed away, January 30, 2015, in Manteca, CA, after a short illness. She was 104. She was born in Castiglione, Italy, January 20, 1911. Name on her birth certificate: Dorothea Vencencia Donatha DiDomenico (Dominick). She came to the United States through Ellis Island at the age of two. After living in Oklahoma and Colorado, her family moved to Mountain View, CA. There she met her future husband, Mike Radisich. A longtime resident of San Jose since 1928, until she moved to Manteca with her daughter in 2004. She attended nursing school in the 1930’s at the then O’Connor Sanitarium and County Hospital in San Jose. She never learned to drive, but that didn’t stop her from volunteering for many causes over the years. She received an Honorary Life Membership in Pala Rancho Council PTA for her work volunteering in the Alum Rock School District. She was very caring and always found the best in everyone. She was a devout Catholic and will be remembered for her very positive attitude and strong faith, which sustained her. She is survived by daughter Carole Weeks, grandchildren Scott Weeks (Vanessa) Steve Weeks, Tony Weeks, Lori Weeks, Darrek Rosen (Colleen), and great grandchildren Kira Baldovino and Kyle Weeks and Hannah and Lily Rosen. Beloved aunt of over 100 nieces and nephews, some covering five generations. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 47 years, Mike Radisich in 1976; son Gerald Radisich in 1931 and son Michael Radisich in 1994; brothers Tony Dominick and George (Pasqual) Dominick and sister Mary Bondi. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2015 from 5-8PM with Rosary beginning at 7PM at Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary, 466 N. Winchester Blvd., Santa Clara. The Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, February 9, 2015 at 11AM at St. John Vianney Parish, 4600 Hyland Ave., San Jose. Entombment to follow at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, 490 Lincoln St., Santa Clara.
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