Obituary of Nello Francisco Zanella

   Nello Francisco Zanella passed away in Gilroy, California on November 9th, 2019 at the age of 88 years.

   Nello Francisco Zanella passed away at Saint Louise Hospital on November 9th, 2019 at the age of 88 years.

  Nello was a lifelong resident of Hollister, he owned and operated a diary for 29 years on Lovers Lane, after selling the cows in 1975, Nello farmed walnuts, raised wheat for grain and different row crops, along with raising cattle until his retirement.

  Nello was also very talented in working with both wood and metal, he completed many project’s both in and around the home.  Nello maintained the home properties long after retirement, you could often find Nello on his tractor working the ground.

  A devoted husband and father, family always came first.  Nello is survived by his wife of 63 years Clorinda, their three children Danny, Noreen, and Ted Zanella.  Nello has 6 grandchildren Travis, Annina, Kevin, Dominic Zanella, Nolan Filice, and Andrew Sanchez, as well as 2 great grandchildren Zoe and Callum Zanella.

In leiu of flowers, donations may be made to Spring Grove School, 500 Spring Grove Road, Hollister, CA 95023

Services will be private