Tessa Cademartori

Tessa Jean Cademartori, a lifelong resident of Stockton, California, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the age of 91. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Stockton and went on to a long career as an executive assistant with Pacific Gas and Electric Company. A devout Catholic, Tessa carried her faith quietly and consistently throughout her life. She was a consummate cook whose kitchen table was a regular gathering place for family and friends, and she took particular joy in preparing the Ligurian dishes of her family’s generations-old recipes. She was also well-traveled, returning to Italy many times over the course of her life — most recently to Chiavari this past spring, where locals marveled to hear her speak Genovese. Tessa was, in the truest sense, the heart of the family. She was selfless without exception — giving of her time, her attention, and herself to everyone who knew her. She met the world with an unshakable optimism, finding the good in every circumstance she encountered. She was loved by all who knew her, and she will be deeply missed.