Frank C. Faloni – happiest when working in the fields

Frank C. Faloni, 81, entered into rest on March 11, 2005 in
Healdsburg. Frank was the beloved husband of 60 years to 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, 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 will be held on
Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at 2 p.m. at St. John the Baptist
Catholic Church in Healdsburg, with entombment to follow 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.