[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 2, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E911]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       IN HONOR OF PETER DELFINO

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 1, 2007

  Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and memory of 
Peter J. Delfino, a man who was famous throughout the Monterey Bay area 
for his great gusto for life.
  Peter was born in San Francisco to Nick and Angie Delfino on December 
29, 1917. His family soon moved to a farm in Moss Landing where he and 
his brother Louie helped with the artichokes and other fresh vegetables 
they grew. Peter went to work for Bank of America after graduation from 
Monterey High School, but his heart remained on the farm. Ten years 
later, he joined the Odello family in growing artichokes on the banks 
of the Carmel River, and he continued to farm until he retired.
  The Italian community in Monterey has always provided a busy social 
calendar, and Peter met his wife, Mary, through these activities. They 
were married on September 30, 1945. They had one son, Alan, three 
grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter.
  Peter's other passion was picturesque properties in Carmel and Carmel 
Valley, Big Sur and Lake Tahoe. Family and friends spent many memorable 
weekends at these places, especially at his famous wild boar and lamb 
BBQs in Big Sur.
  Peter loved being with people and belonged to several service clubs. 
After retirement he took great pleasure in helping friends in the 
construction industry with their various projects as it kept him 
working outside and in their company. Throughout his 89 years he 
enjoyed life to the fullest, and was never shy about striking up 
conversations with anyone he met.
  Madam Speaker, I honor the life of Peter Delfino, a man who worked 
hard and diligently at a job he loved, and who made the world a happier 
place as he passed through.

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