Geraldine Rita Dal Porto Azaro

Our beloved Mom, Nonne, and Bis Nonne, Gerry Azaro, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024 and lived an amazing 96 years. Born Geraldine Dal Porto, to William and Elizabeth Dal Porto on July 29 1928, in Stockton, CA. She attended Stockton College and belonged to Delta Delta Delta Sorority graduating in 1949. In 1951 she met the love of her life, a young man from Italy, Albert Azaro and in 1952 married and moved to Oakland. In 1956 their son Bruce was born and looking to grow their family they moved to the country to a town called Orinda, CA. Diane came 2 years later and they lived there for the next 60+ years. Gerry became very active at the Catholic School her children attended. Volunteering in the school library, the Santa Maria Women’s Guild, baking, and yard duty. She was ever present helping out when needed. Gerry will always be remembered for her amazing Italian cooking and specialty dishes. Gerry was greeted at the gates in heaven by their beloved son, Bruce and her husband of 64 years Albert. Gerry is survived by her daughter Diane Barbera of Lafayette, her four granddaughters, Elizabeth (Pete), Jennifer (Brian), Holly (Anhtuan), Emily (Peter) and her six great grandchildren, Jack & Hannah, Adrianna & Nico, and Boden & Remy and one brother, Robert Dal Porto. We would like to thank her longtime caregiver Myrna Morales, and Nell Salazar. Services are October 28 at 11:00 am at Santa Maria Church Orinda, CA In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to the Cancer Support Community,http://www.cancersupport.net