Obituary of Barbara J. Demeter

Born to Joseph Precissi and Tullia (Sattui) Precissi in Stockton, Calfornia. Educated in Stockton, California and moved to San Jose in 1970 to further her career as a legal secretary. In 1974, met her future husband Michael, a client of the law firm where she worked. Married in 1975, settling in Atherton, California. She loved to cook and entertain her many friends and family at her home. Barbara and Michael loved to travel to Europe with friends and family, visiting many countries including Italy, France, and Hungary, which were her favorites. Later in life she was blessed to spend time with her six grandchildren. She is survived by the love of her life, her husband Michael of 38 wonderful years; her son John (Megan), grandchildren Kathleen, Jack, and Mary; her daughter Angel Scaufler (Gernot), grandchildren Michael, Thomas, and Matthew. She is also survived be her sister JoAnn Bava (Vernon), nephew Joseph Katzakian (Maria), grand-nephews Caesar and Diego; nephew Peter Katzakian (Emily), grand-niece Helene and grand-nephew Alex; also survived by her brother John Precissi (Annette), niece Maria and nephew John. A funeral mass was held at the Church of the Nativity on January 31, 2014. Donations in Barbara's memory may be made to the SMILE TRAIN, in memory of Barbara Demeter, PO Box 96246, Washington, DC 20090-6246.




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