Clara Thelma (Filice) Cimino, died after a long illness on April
15, 2004, at her home. She was 79.
Clara Thelma (Filice) Cimino, died after a long illness on April 15, 2004, at her home. She was 79.
Mrs. Cimino was born on March 3, 1925, in San Jose. She had a genuine love of life. Being a true Italian, she enjoyed entertaining family and friends at home and didn’t need a reason to have a gathering or celebration. Her love for her family was unconditional, all consuming and she wanted it that way.
Mrs. Cimino and her husband, Tom, were members of Pasatiempo Golf Course and the Monterey Peninsula Country Club.
She was a member of the ladies group at De Laveaga Golf Course as well, and enjoyed time spent with her friends.
She was a skilled and lucky golfer. She made two hole-in-one shots during her golfing career.
Mrs. Cimino is the daughter of Frank and Mary Filice. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Tom Cimino; two sons, John and Christopher; daughter, Barbara; two daughter’s-in-law, Yvonne and Lisa; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; and two step-grandchildren.
Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th Street, Gilroy.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy.
Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the Clara T. Cimino Memorial Fund c/o Transitions Rehabilitation Group Inc., 7101 Monterey Street, Gilroy, CA 95020.#
