Maria passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on March 19, 2016 in Auburn, CA. She was born in Italy and came to San Jose, CA in 1968. She is survived by 2 sons, Armano (Linda) and Joe (Janis); 4 grandchildren, Michael, Brian, Marissa and Sean Giovacchini; 6 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday March 29, 2016 from 5-9PM with Rosary at 6PM at Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary, 466 N. Winchester Blvd. Santa Clara. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 11AM at Queen of Apostles Parish, 4911 Moorpark Ave. San Jose. Interment to follow at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.