Modesto Remo Imbimbo's Obituary
In loving Memory of Modesto “Rem” Imbimbo
February 14, 1932 - March 20, 2026
Modesto Remo Imbimbo, known fondly as Rem, Pop, Nonno, and Uncle Remo, passed away at his home in Woodside, California, on March 20, 2026. He was 94 years old, a true Valentine's child who filled every moment of his life with boundless love, laughter, and generosity.
The youngest of four children of Italian immigrants, he was predeceased by his siblings Dionigi (Nig), Carlo (Sam), and Catherine (Babe). His lifelong love story with Barbara Dacquisto began almost at birth. They married on April 25, 1954, and spent 72 never-a-dull-moment years together raising their five children: Anita (Joseph) Cuevas, Antonia (Patrick) Draeger, Victoria Imbimbo, Steven (Laura Anderson) Imbimbo, and Mark Imbimbo. With the help of his children, he became the beloved Nonno to grandchildren and great-grandchildren, with whom he started a donut tree orchard that still bears fruit to this day.
Growing up in San Francisco, Rem followed in his father's footsteps into the family concrete business. His skill and work ethic would carry him into the Army, where, stationed at Fort Ord, Arizona, and Greenland, he served in the Engineers Battalion constructing buildings & roads. Once back home, he returned to work with his father and brothers at Golden West Concrete in Daly City. Eventually, Rem, his brother Nig, and nephew John would continue in ownership and running the company, working throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area until 1994.
In 1965, Rem’s family, along with partners, would build the Millbrae Square Shopping Center, eventually becoming the Millbrae Square Company with property in California, Nevada, and Colorado. Rem would later become the managing General Partner, transforming a small strip mall into a thriving community hub, a role now carried on by his daughter, Vicki. In 1982, he joined with other like-minded business owners and started Liberty Bank in South San Jose, serving as their first chairman of the board.
In 1964, Rem and Barbara moved their growing family to Woodside, where they quickly became beloved members of the community, building sets for local plays, serving corn on the cob at school carnivals, and participating in and helping with whatever was needed at their local mission church. Their home became a place of warmth and celebration, hosting holiday get-togethers and family & friend cioppino feeds. The highlight was the legendary Gang BBQs, where 100 friends and family would gather each year for food, laughter, bocce, horseshoes, and love. Once
retired, he enjoyed working in his garden, watching endless reruns of old westerns, and bedeviling his wife, Barbara.
Rem's heart was endlessly open. In addition to his children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren, there are 30+ who lovingly call him Nonno, a reflection of the wide circle of family and friends he embraced as his own. His “donut magic” and joyful presence will live on through them all.
Rem built more than buildings; he built a life grounded in love, humor, integrity, and generosity. a foundation that will stand strong for generations to come.
Private services were held at SkyLawn. A celebration of life is being planned for May.
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