Patsy Cranston Obituary

Patsy Ann Cranston, age 76, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, in Santa Clara, California, with her children by her side.

Born on August 10, 1948, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Patsy eventually moved to Santa Clara in 1960 where she proudly graduated from Wilcox High School in 1966. She later moved to Rocklin, California where she successfully worked as a retail associate for many years and was adored by many customers who eventually became very close lifelong friends.

Patsy was devoted to her family and treasured the relationships she nurtured over the years. She never missed a birthday or special occasion, always reaching out with thoughtful greetings that left lasting impressions. Her warmth and generosity were felt deeply by those fortunate enough to know her.

Her passions brought color and joy to her life-especially her love for collecting memorabilia related to "I Love Lucy. She also loved cats and compiled a large collection of cat memorabilia. These collections reflected her playful spirit and eye for detail. Patsy also took pride in maintaining an immaculate home and had a sharp interest in local news and weather. She often shared updates with loved ones as a way of staying connected and showing care.

She is lovingly remembered by her son Gino Gingerelli and his wife Shirley Gingerelli; daughter Dena Gingerelli and very special friends, Rob and Alonzo Nelson; grandchildren Anthony Gingerelli and Katelynn Gingerelli; brother Robert DiVirgilio and his wife Elizabeth DiVirgilio; nieces Tina Rabe and her husband Pat, Gina Robinson Tarigo, Lisa Poalillo Tarigo, Lana Tarigo; nephews John Tarigo, Forrest DiVirgilio, Mario Blandini DiVirgilio, along with many other loving great and great-great nieces and nephews who will continue to carry forward memories of her kindness.

Patsy was preceded in death by her parents Alfio and Mabel DiVirgilio; sisters Marlene Tarigo DiVirgilio, Karolynn Potter DiVirgilio, and Jeanie Marie DiVirgilio; niece Julianne DiVirgilio; nephew Larry Robinson; brother-in- laws Stephen Tarigo and Kenneth Potter.

Her memory lives on in the hearts of all who knew her. Now she has been reunited with the rest of her heavenly family. May the kind thoughtfulness she shared so freely continue to inspire those she leaves behind. She will be deeply missed by those who were fortunate enough to know her.