Vivienne Loraine (Sioli) Rochioli
Obituary
Vivienne Loraine Rochioli, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2023 surrounded by family.
She was born on July 20, 1934 in Healdsburg, CA to Emil and Florence Sioli.
She attended kindergarten and 1st grade at Grape School, a one room schoolhouse. She attended Healdsburg Elementary, Healdsburg High School and Santa Rosa Junior College.
She married Bill Tillinghast in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in May 1953. They settled in Santa Rosa, CA and had three children. Vivienne enjoyed a long career as a draftsperson, working many years for Milt Hudis and Associates and Unocal Geothermal. She was a Rainbow Girl and a Girl Scout Leader.
Vivienne married Joe Rochioli Jr. on July 19, 1981 and they were happily married for 41 years. Vivienne and Joe enjoyed golfing, dining out and traveling with friends and family. They hosted monthly family dinners to celebrate birthdays and holidays. Vivienne would knit 20+ beautiful scarves every year for the family to choose from on Christmas Eve and we so enjoyed drawing numbers to see who got first pick. She was a member of the Healdsburg Women's Golf Club at Tayman Park and proud of her two holes-in-one. Vivienne enjoyed gardening, was a member of the Healdsburg Garden Club, and particularly loved roses.
She will be remembered for her sweet nature, warm smile and sparkling blue eyes.
Vivienne was preceded in death by her husband Joe Rochioli Jr., her parents, Emil and Florence Sioli and her sisters, Alvera Sprague and Eleanor Wilson.
She is survived by her devoted children; Lori (Bert) Brendlinger, Sue (Bob) Maddigan, Tracy (Hilary) Tillinghast, Tom (Teri) Rochioli, Becky (Jeff) Richardson. Her adored grandchildren; Kyle Nyholm, Kasey Nyholm, Emily Nyholm, Haley Maddigan, Audrey (Alex) Martin, Claire (Zach) Torrez, Abby Tillinghast, Rachael Rochioli, Ryan Rochioli; Taylor Richardson, Nicki Richardson, great grandchild; Benicio Torrez, niece; Lynn (Steve) Heidebrink, nephews; Gary Wilson and Scott (Sandy) Wilson and many great-nieces, great-nephews and good friends; all of whom will miss her dearly.
A special acknowledgement of gratitude to her many caring family members, friends and caregivers, Ana and Karen of At Home Caregivers.
A celebration of her life will be held on May 12, 2023.
Donations may be made in her memory to Redwood Empire Food Bank or Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair – PO Box 763, Healdsburg, CA 95448.
Published in Healdsburg Tribune · May 2, 2023