Joseph Cavangaro Dardi (Bud) passed away peacefully January 4th surrounded by his 2 surviving daughters Gina and Marisa at his bedside in Auburn, CA, Bud was born in Los Angela’s, CA. He is preceded in death by his father Virgil D. Dardi of San Francisco, mother Elena C. Dardi of Carmel, Sister Eleneda Sullivan of Lake Tahoe and daughter Mia Dardi of Auburn. He is survived by Cousins Jean Marie and Joe Welsh of Napa and Joni and Wayne Miller of San Jose. Bud was an avid horseman all his life playing Polo all over the world, Endurance riding and enjoying week long rides with his buddies in Ranchero Vistadores, Sonoma Trail Blazers and Frontier Boys. He worked for Andreini and Company selling Commercial Insurance later getting into the Restaurant Business in San Francisco and Santa Rosa for over 50 years. Bud served on many Boards and Committees. He was a true Gentleman and will be missed by many!
Services to be held at the Santa Barbara Mission, 2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA on Tuesday, January 17 at 11 AM.
In lieu flowers, donations can be made honoring Bud Dardi to:
Polo Training Foundation
70 Clinton Street
Tully, NY 13159
or
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital Foundation
11815 Education Street
Auburn, CA 95602