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08/15/2010
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Frank Edward Podesta, 1922-2010
 Oakmont resident Frank Podesta passed away on July 29 at the age of 87. Frank grew up in San Francisco in North Beach, attended Galileo High School, and then went to U.C. Berkeley where he was in the ROTC program. Before graduating from Cal, he served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II. Frank continued his military career in the U.S. National Guard for 25 years and retired as a Colonel. Frank worked in the steamship business for 37 years and retired in 1987 from A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. Following retirement he and his wife Jonnee moved from San Francisco to Santa Rosa. Frank was active in Oakmont and the surrounding community. He was a member and past president of the Oakmont Kiwanis Club, and member of Sons-in-Retirement #92, the Oakmont Saddle Club, and the Oakmont Cal Alumni Club. Frank was an avid Cal supporter, and attended Cal football games for over 20 years. He was also an active member of the First Presbyterian Church. Personally, and as a member of the Oakmont Kiwanis, he worked for close to a decade on many levels to help the children of Kenwood School. He attended Hands Across the County workdays, Hope of America assemblies, Grandparents/Special Friends days, and many fundraising activities. He specifically coordinated what is now an annual event at the school – where 15-25 Oakmont Kiwanis visit their “adopted” classroom and read with students. Frank also worked to pass parcel tax measures for Kenwood School. He and Jonnee received the Kenwood Education Foundation’s Big Heart Award in March for all their efforts on behalf of the school. “Frank never missed an opportunity to help our school,” said Kenwood School Principal/Superintendent Bob Bales. “He was a wonderful role model of how to give back to one’s community. He will be missed by our students, staff and parents.” Frank was dedicated to his family, and was married to Jonnee for 59 years. Frank is predeceased by his son James; survived by his son Frank Jr. and daughter-in-law Judy and their children, Jason and Haley; survived by his daughter Amy Hesla and son-in-law Allen and their children Andrew and Jonathan. Memorial contributions can be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Rosa, American Heart Association, or a charity of your choice. |
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