Jean (Adams) Mazzoni
Obituary
Jean Adams Mazzoni, age 91, of Healdsburg, passed away peacefully in Santa Rosa on June 19 surrounded by family.
Born on February 17, 1935 in Riverside, CA, Jean grew up in San Francisco and enjoyed spending summers in Idyllwild and Riverside with family. She received her degree in education from Pomona College and moved to Cloverdale to teach in the local elementary school. There she met a young lawyer who drove a sporty MG, and they were soon engaged after a whirlwind courtship.
On June 27, 1959, Jean married James R. Mazzoni, Jr. in Burlingame. Together, they built a life in Healdsburg where they raised their two daughters and shared over 50 years of marriage before Jim passed away in 2010. Jean's devotion to caring for Jim in his final years was inspiring and ensured his life remained comfortable until the end.
Jean had a deep passion for helping others, nature, birds of all kinds, books and contemplating life. She was proud of her San Francisco heritage and made sure she made trips to "The City" for opera, museum visits and shopping throughout her life. She was a devoted volunteer at Sonoma County Bird Rescue and nurtured countless birds back to health. She will be remembered most for her ability to connect with people in a truly authentic way, her deep faith, her wit and sense of adventure, supporting others to pursue their dreams and throwing amazing parties. She will be deeply missed by family and friends.
Jean is survived by her two daughters Paige Mazzoni Pighin (Brad Pighin) and Meghan Mazzoni (Ross Vickery); her grandchildren, Alessandra, Matthew, Bridgette, Kelsey, Stuart and Mackenna; her great grandchildren Ben and Nora; her sister-in-law Lanae Mazzoni; and countless members of her treasured extended family.
Jean was proceeded in death by her mother, Bernice Riley Young; and stepfather, Richard Young; as well as her father, Donald G. Adams; and treasured stepmother, Marie Adams; brothers-in-law Michael Mazzoni and Joseph Mazzoni; and sister-in-law, Nancy Mazzoni.
Family and friends are invited to attend the services to celebrate Jean's life.
• Visitation/Rosary: June 29, 2026 at St. John the Baptist Church in Healdsburg. Visitation at 5 pm; Rosary at 6 pm.
• Funeral/Memorial Service: Tuesday, June 30 at 11 am at St John the Baptist Church, Healdsburg
Reception to follow at Seghesio Winery, 700 Grove Street, Healdsburg.
Published in Healdsburg Tribune · June 22, 2026