Cecilia Ann Clementi Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

85,of Goleta, passed May 31, 2015 after numerous health complications. Born Dec. 9, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI. Cecilia was a dedicated teachers' aide for over 20 years. She was one of ten children of Joseph and Hildegard Weis. She graduated from Messmer High and attended Alverno College. She will always be remembered as a loving wife and mother. Known as an excellent seamstress, she was able to save the family thousands by making them Christmas outfits every year (all 8 of them). She also learned how to cut hair and gave haircuts for over 30 years. She was an excellent cook and her Italian spaghetti and meatballs were the best, just ask the Marquette University wrestling team, who were treated to many a Clementi Italian feast. She loved music and listening to her late husband Steve's barbershop quartet. She also loved to sing in the St. Mark's choir. Cecilia was a devout member of St. Mark's Catholic Church in Isla Vista. Cecilia possessed unshakeable faith which was proven once again when she waited for her last rights, passing away peacefully ten minutes later. A line from the prayer of St. Francis best sums up our mother, "grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console." In our eyes she was a saint. She was proceeded in death by her husband Steve and her daughter Mary. She is survived by sons: Mark (Jill), Paul, Frank (Vanessa), John (Elaine), Steve, Peter, and daughter Barbara. She also leaves sixteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Brothers Frank, Joe, Roger, and Mike. Sisters Betty and Maryann; all of WI. As well as many nephews, nieces, and numerous friends. Goodbye Mom, goodbye Grandma, goodbye dearest friend. You have meant so much to so many. Eternal rest grant unto your servant Cecilia, oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. A memorial mass will be held Monday June 8 at 10am at St Mark's Church in Isla Vista. Welch-Ryce-Haider is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Catholic charities.

Cecilia Ann Clementi

December 9, 1929 - May 31, 2015