
April 17, 1934 – Sept. 10, 2025
Known as Papa, Big Joe and Dad. He was born in Candia Canavese, Italy, lived most of his life in Pondosa and McCloud. He was an auto mechanic that could repair and figure out anything that had an engine. He worked for Champion, Pepsi of Mt. Shasta, and the US Forest service. His dry sense of humor made you smile and think. On September 10, with family by his side was reunited with his dog Trigger.
sourced: Mt Shasta Chapel




