Lynette Ann Belingheri
Oct. 4, 1945-Feb. 17, 2025
Half Moon Bay, California

Lynette Ann Belingheri passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, but thankfully peacefully, on February 17, 2025 at the age of 79. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and dog lover, whose warm heart, kind soul and boundless energy touched so many lives.

Lyn was born and raised in Redwood City and graduated from Sequoia High School. She was married at 18, had twin boys at 21, and then set about raising her family, supporting her husband, and working as time would allow at Henry Ford Elementary School, Kennedy Middle School, and Woodside High School (coincidentally, or perhaps not, at the same time that her sons attended each of these schools). After her sons had graduated from high school, Lyn began her educational journey at Cañada College, eventually earning a Bachelor's degree in Human Development from CSU East Bay and a Master's degree in Counseling (Career/College emphasis) from San Francisco State University. Lyn then went on to work in the private sector as a career counselor for an independent consulting firm, providing career and educational counseling to working adults, and in the public sector as a counselor at Cañada College, where she guided and mentored students for 18 years.

Beyond her professional life, Lyn's love for animals, in particular dogs, was evident through her involvement with Canine Angels and PAWS (Pet Assisted Wellness at Stanford). These organizations’ missions to enhance the lives of people with permanent disabilities, or who were temporarily hospitalized, through the companionship and support of service animals, was something that Lyn cared deeply about.

Lyn is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Ralph Belingheri, and their two sons, Jeff and Greg. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Anthony, Nicole, Sean, and Marcus, and a cherished great-grandmother to Isla and Calum. Her family and friends were the greatest joy of her life, and she leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that will keep her alive in each of our hearts for the rest of our lives.

A separate announcement will be made in the future regarding the details of a memorial service to celebrate Lyn's life. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Canine Angels (https://canine-angels.org) in Lyn's memory.