Dean Ross Puccinelli of Santa Ynez, 1948-2026

Dean Ross Puccinelli of Santa Ynez, 1948-2026

Dean Ross Puccinelli Dean Ross Puccinelli, born Jan. 27, 1948, passed away due to complications following surgery on March 12, 2026. Dean grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he was raised by his parents Aladino and Marie Puccinelli. He shared his early life with his sisters Diane and Debbie, forming strong family bonds that remained important throughout his life. He attended Sonoma State University, earning degrees in psychology and fin…