Eva Alice (Pellascio) Maggini

Eva Alice Maggini of Greenfield passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2026. She was 92.

Eva, or Eve, was born on June 11, 1933 to Joe and Giulietta Pellascio in Greenfield. She attended Greenfield Primary School with her older brother, Roy.

Eve attended King City High School, where she was a cheerleader, participated in many clubs, and developed life-long friendships. While attending high school, she met Jim Maggini from Gonzales at the annual Swiss Picnic at Oak Park, who soon after served in the Navy. They exchanged letters and married in 1952. They had four children and shared a beautiful life together until Jim's passing in 1989.

Eve was a loving wife, mother, and active member of the Greenfield community. She taught swimming lessons, 4-H, and was involved in the PTA at Greenfield School. At Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Eve was a member of the Altar Society, taught catechism, and sang in the choir. When her four children were grown, she worked as a teacher's aid, helped Jim prepare food at The Cutting Block in King City, and later went to work fulltime at TNT Insurance in Greenfield, where she was a welcoming face for customers until she retired. After retirement, Eve enjoyed bowling with her league in Soledad, attended monthly Silver Kings and Queens dinners in King City, and was a friendly voice for elderly community members through the Life

Line program.

Eve is survived by her four children, Dennis Maggini (Deneen) of Greenfield, Debbie Walker (Trevor) of Spreckels, Joe Maggini (Nancy) of Citrus Heights, and Janet Kindred (Scott) of Greenfield. She had five grandchildren, Scarlett Angel (Theo), Lydia Ramirez (Brad), Alicia Collins (Buckley), Tyler Walker, and Hayley Walker. She also had three great grandchildren, Selah Ramirez, Cypress Ramirez, and Jimmy Collins. She is also survived by her brother, Roy Pellascio (Laura) and his family.

Eva was preceded in death by her father and mother, Joe and Giulietta Pellascio, and her husband Jim Maggini.

Funeral services will take place on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Greenfield, with a Visitation at 9am followed by a Rosary at 10am and Mass at 11am.

In memory of Eva, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, American Lung Association, or a charity that is close to your heart.

Published in King City Rustler · January 14, 2026