Frank Prevedelli
Obituary
On Friday, January 21, 2022, Frank Prevedelli peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family.
Frank farmed his whole life in Watsonville; his passion was farming apples. He was a well-respected member of the local agricultural community. Frank farmed alongside his parents Arturo and Erinna (Irene), and siblings, Chuck, Art, and Mary on their land in Watsonville since 1945. One of his many projects was to build a machine for grading and sorting apples, which remains in operation at the family farm. Along with his wife Silvia, everything they grew was sold at their farm and farmer's markets throughout the Bay Area. They made an amazing team as husband and wife, and as farmers. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, and gardening. Frank belonged to the Sons and Daughters of Italy, Watsonville Lodge. He was a true Italian with a passion for good healthy food. Ultimately, Frank loved spending time with his family who meant the world to him.
He is survived by his wife of over 55 years, Silvia; children, Geraldine (Sam) and Nick (Greg); grandson Chaise (Lynette); sister-in-law Nancy; nieces Sharon (Jack) and Kriss (Jose); and nephews Todd (Louanne) and Chuck (Diane). Frank also leaves behind many family members here locally and in Italy. He was loved by his family and friends and will be sadly missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Frank Prevedelli Memorial Scholarship Fund through the educational organization "Agri-Culture."
https://www.prevedellifarms.com/scholarship-page
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Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm and Rosary at 7 pm at Mehl's Colonial Chapel, 222 E. Lake Avenue. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 10 am at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, 2401 E. Lake Avenue with burial to follow at Valley Public Cemetery, 2445 E. Lake Avenue.
Arrangements have been entrusted with Mehl's Colonial Chapel.
Published in The Pajaronian · February 3, 2022