Beverly Jean Geremia

Beverly Jean (Hurley) Geremia, a fourth-generation Californian, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2026, at the age of 96, surrounded by her family. The granddaughter of two California state senators, one from each side of the aisle, Bev carried that independent spirit throughout her life. She attended C.K. McClatchy High School, where she met the love of her life, quarterback Tony Geremia. She went on to UC Berkeley, where she pledged Delta Delta Delta, followed by a stint at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. She eventually returned to Sacramento, married Tony, and began a family that would become the greatest joy and focus of her life.

From her home in East Sacramento, Bev spent her days welcoming and entertaining hordes of neighborhood children and friends. Her home and pantry were always open to anyone who happened to stop by. Her front lawn became an impromptu gathering place for the annual 41st Street Fourth of July Parade. Summer days were spent at Sutter Lawn Tennis Club, either on the courts or helping with the swim team, while evenings often found her working the snack bar at East Sac Little League. Many a summer night, family dinner consisted of snack bar chili and hot dogs!

When swim and baseball seasons came to an end, Bev would head to Pine Cone Circle at Lake Tahoe. The house was always filled to the brim with friends and other couples, with her dearest friends in the neighboring O'Connor, Scheid, and Masters cabin. It was a place of endless summer memories, laughter, and friendship.

Springtime meant an annual trip to Arizona for spring training and her other lifelong passion, the San Francisco Giants. On many fall afternoons, her children would come home from school to find her floating in the pool, listening to a Giants game on KSFO. Fall also brought Saturday tailgates in Berkeley before Cal Bears games, cheering on her boys at Jesuit football games and her daughters on the tennis court. Then came Christmas shopping in San Francisco, always with a stop at the Nut Tree. In later years, Bev continued these traditions with her grandchildren, attending their sporting events, welcoming them into her home for holidays, and, of course, enjoying the occasional glass of wine or Old Fashioned with them on her front porch when they came home for a visit.

Bev adored her home on 41st Street and took great pride in its beautiful garden. She considered herself a gourmet cook (or at least her children did!), although her greatest culinary successes were spaghetti and meatloaf. Her famous meatloaf recipe was even published in Sacramento Magazine! Sunday evenings often meant one of her favorite creations, paper-wrapped chicken, or dinner at Coral Reef or, Tony's favorite, Rosemont Grill. Many of our close friends know that we believe one of the secrets to Mom's longevity was her diet: bacon every morning, a glass of wine every evening, and plenty of crispy cookies in between!

Bev loved the theater and made sure her children enjoyed plenty of performances at Music Circus, along with the occasional show in San Francisco. Later in life, she traveled to New York and London, always making a point of catching a musical. Other adventures included visits to Ireland with her sister and memorable trips to Italy with her children. She also treasured her winter getaways to the home she and Tony purchased at Marrakesh Country Club in Palm Desert shortly before Tony's passing.

Bev had a quick wit and wonderful sense of humor that stayed with her until the very end. Many East Sacramento residents will remember hearing her laughter long before seeing her as she made her daily walks with her beloved caregiver, Falo. She continued to enjoy playing bridge and dominoes with friends until her final year.

Bev and Tony shared a full and wonderful life, guided by three constants: family, faith, and friends. Bev always gave more than she took. She was never one to spend much time on herself, going her entire life without setting foot in a spa or gym. And yes, that really was her natural hair color! She devoted countless hours to volunteering with the Junior League and Sacred Heart School and was one of the original founders of the Sacred Heart Home Tour. She was also a devoted supporter of St. Francis High School and Jesuit High School.

Bev is survived by her children, Philip Geremia, Peter Geremia (Jan), Anne Sadler (Scott), and Molly Wiese (Mark); her daughter-in-law, Lisa Geremia; and her sister, Sheila Mortimore.

She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren: Emily Geremia Jones (Matt), Kate Geremia (Michael), Frances Wiese, Anthony Geremia, John Wiese, Jane Sadler Brady (Ian), Daniel Geremia, and Henry Wiese; great-grandchildren Sutter and Bennett Jones; and 25 nieces and nephews.

Bev's service and interment will be private. Those wishing to honor her memory may make a donation to Jesuit High School, St. Francis High School, or the charity of their choice.