Frank C. Faloni, happiest when out in the fields

Frank C. Faloni, 81, entered into rest on March 11, 2005 in
Healdsburg. Frank was the beloved husband of 60 years of Della
Faloni of Healdsburg; father and father-in-law of Nancy and Alex
Zabala, David and Denna Faloni, all of Healdsburg; grandfather of
Duane and Janine Faloni of Windsor, Doug and Carmen Faloni of
Geyserville, Amy Faloni and Erik Zabala, both of Santa Rosa,
Jennifer Zabala of San Diego and his great-grandchildren Kylee,
Jacob and Ashlee Faloni; uncle of Eda Nicoletti of Santa Rosa.
Frank was a native of Healdsburg, raised in the Dry Creek Valley.
Frank was a retired farmer having grown prunes, grapes and raised
sheep. He had worked at Italian Swiss Colony for 38 years, starting
with horse plowing and finally working in the fermentation room. He
was a member of The Italian Catholic Federation #52, Fraternal
Order of Eagles #1673, Geyserville Chamber of Commerce, Geyserville
Grange, The Geyserville Kiwanis and the Dry Creek Farm Bureau.
Frank was happiest when working out in the fields. He enjoyed
hunting and fishing, family and friends. His greatest joys were his
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services were held on March
16, 2005, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Healdsburg,
entombment followed at Oak Mound Cemetery. Donations in Frank’s
memory made to The Blind Babies Foundation, 5016 Mission Street,
San Francisco, CA 94112, or The Ronald McDonald House, 1640 Scott
Street, San Francisco, CA 94115-9904.