Annie Pagliotti Kunellis

Annie Kunellis, a native of Goleta, passed away peacefully at her home of 75 years near the end of her 99th year. Born to Joseph and Carlotta (Cavaletto) Pagliotti, she was the youngest of five children and lived her entire life in Goleta.

Annie was raised on the family ranch located near the top of Fairview Ave. She was a good student and enjoyed after school sports. Most of her free time was spent working on the ranch.

After graduating from Santa Barbara High in 1944, she married Andy Kunellis, the love of her life, and raised their two children, Barbara Jean and James Andrew, in Old Town. She was proud of her Italian heritage and deep roots in the Goleta Valley. She spent many years working for her cousins, the Jordanos, as did her twin sisters, Josephine and Catherine.

After retirement she enjoyed taking road trips with Andy. They drove to all 49 states and, although they both did not like to fly, they did so to visit their son who lives in Hawaii, making their goal to visit all 50 states. She also work with her Retirees Club serving on the Board and doing volunteer work throughout the county.

Sadly in 1972, her daughter, Barbara, died young followed 30 later by her husband, Andy. Annie was the last of her generation, outliving all her siblings, in-laws and cousins. She is lovingly remembered by her son and many nieces and nephews.