Jennie Martignoni, died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on September 1, 2016. Jennie was born in Petaluma California on March 16, 1913, daughter to John and Elizabeth (Galletti) Roncelli.

Jennie met the love of her life Marino (Butch) Martignoni when she was only 19, they were married a year later in 1932. While living in Fort Bragg California they would have their first child, a daughter Frances, 5 years later while living in Gilroy their son Rocci was born.

In 1947 they moved to Soledad and this is where they would plant their roots, they lived on and operated The Martignoni Dairy for 27 years. In 1969 they purchased the dairy which still stands today, M/M dairy in Gonzales which was run by their son Rocci. In 1974 they moved to Greenfield, to "retire". Jennie was known to all for being a famous cook. She would host wonderful parties, and the table was always set on Sunday for whomever happened to walk through the door. She would make anything and everything from her famous Polenta and Stew, to her homemade pies, homemade jams, or simply anything you requested. She was cooking up until the last few months of her life, and she would always be responsible for the homemade gnocchi or raviolis for Christmas and Thanksgiving, and the family will still disagree over which of the two dishes was better.

Jennie was a devout catholic and could be found every Sunday in the second pew at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Greenfield, up until the father finally told her, "Jennie you don't have to come to church every Sunday at your age" she would then go every few weeks. She also enjoyed playing cards Pedro being her game of choice playing it up until the final days before she died.

Jennie was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Marino (Butch) Martignoni, as well as all of her siblings.

She is survived by her Daughter Frances (Bob) Thorp of Greenfield. Son Rocci (Carol) Martignoni of Gonzales. Grandchildren Bob (Pat) Thorp of Greenfield, Jim (Joanne) Thorp of Greenfield, Kathy (Steve) Silva of Paso Robles, Shawn (Julie) Martignoni of Gonzales, Mike (Kelli) Martignoni of Gonzales. Great Grandchildren Amy (Doug) Hidalgo of Templeton, Carson Thorp of San Diego, Spencer, Cooper, and Gabriella Silva of Paso Robles, Janet and Joey Thorp of Greenfield, Zachary Martignoni of Gonzales, Jenna and Malaina Martignoni of Gonzales, and 2 Great Great Grandsons Van and Gage Hidalgo of Templeton.

The family would also like to express their sincere gratitude for the wonderful care and companionship from Jennie's caretaker Clara Valdivia.

A viewing will be held from 4-7p.m. on Thursday September 8, 2016 at Eddington Funeral Services, 429 Bassett St, King City, CA 93930. A Rosary will be held on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 10:30 am, followed by a Mass at Holy Trinity Church, 803 Elm Street, Greenfield, Calif. Reception to follow at Greenfield Memorial Hall, 615 El Camino Real, Greenfield, Calif.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Central Coast Hospice, 5 Lower Ragsdale Dr., Monterey, CA 93940 or to the charity of your choice in Jennies name.