David James Pauletto

It is with great sadness that we announce on June 5th, 2024, our beloved David James Pauletto passed from this earth.

David was born on October 3rd, 1947, in Santa Barbara, and graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1965. In 1969 he met the love of his life, and the woman with whom he would build a great life and big, loving family, Billie Diane Perkins. They married in 1974 and spent 55 wonderful years together.

David spent his life with Billie in Santa Barbara, raising and providing for children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He had an unmatched work ethic and spent his working years as an autobody mechanic, though he was truly a jack of all trades. He was incredibly generous with his time, always available to assist when asked for his help or advice. David was a man among men, a remarkable example to those lucky enough to have known and loved him. He passed peacefully, surrounded by family, in the home that he built. Down the hill were his children and grandchildren, in homes that David had remodeled as a young man.

He is preceeded in death by his mother and father, Palmira and Jenepero Pauletto.

He is survived by his wife, Billie Diane, daughter Mica, son Michael, son Mario (Grace), daughter Costanza (Christopher), grandson Trevor (Sabrina), granddaughter Ruby, and great-grandsons Derrik and Sebastian.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Mukul Gupta and his staff for their expert care.

A memorial will be held on June 21st, 2pm, at Tuckers Grove, area 1. All who loved David are welcome.