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George Anthony Grossi

1920 - 2014

George Anthony Grossi obituary, 1920-2014, Novato, CA

BORN

1920

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

CLOSED-Keaton's Redwood Chapel of Marin

1801 Novato Blvd

Novato, California

George Grossi Obituary

George Anthony Grossi passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 17, 2014 in the presence of Mary Grossi, his wife of 67 years and all of their children. George was born on October 15, 1920, the youngest of 11 children born to Domenico and Teresa Grossi who emigrated to Marin County in the mid-1890s, each of them from a small village in the Canton of Ticino in Switzerland. George grew up on his parent's "Home Ranch" on Novato Boulevard, west of town. As a young man, one of George's jobs was delivering milk in cans to the Presidio in San Francisco during and after World War II. When he returned with his truck to his Novato ranch, he would quickly change his clothes and drive to Cotati, where dances were often held. It was at one of these Cotati dances that He met petite Mary Halter of Penngrove. They were married on December 28, 1946.
They made their home on his Novato ranch, where they raised their three children together. He was a devoted husband and father that valued his family above all else. George was also a dedicated dairy farmer and active member of the Marin County agriculture community throughout his life. He was honored in 2006, along with his brother Jim, as a lifetime member of the Marin County Farm Bureau. George was blessed to live 93+ joyful years near his family and loved ones. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and just walking (He never used the word hiking) on his beloved land.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; son George D. (Annette) Grossi; daughter Carol (Rich) Ryan; daughter Shirley (Robin) Nosecchi; nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. George was preceded in death by his siblings, Eda Spaletta, Domingo Grossi, Elsie Grossi, Lilly McWhorter, James Grossi, Henry Grossi, Virginia Gallagher, Mary Rogers, Alfred Grossi, and Helen Bianchi.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 22nd from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at Keaton's Redwood Chapel in Novato followed by a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church on Friday, May 23rd at 11:00 a.m.. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to your favorite charity.
Arrangements entrusted to Keaton's Redwood Chapel of Marin.

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Published by Petaluma Argus-Courier from May 22 to Jun. 21, 2014.

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JIM & ANN HARDING

May 22, 2014

OVER THE LAST 18 OR SO YEARS I HAVE ALWAYS ENJOYED SEEING GEORGE & HAVING OUR CONVERSATIONS AT VARIOUS FAMILY GATHERINGS. HE WAS A KIND GENTLE MAN WITH A GREAT INTEREST IN STOCKS & REAL ESTATE. HE WILL BE MISSED!

Sharon Guiney Smitherman

May 22, 2014

Heartfelt condoelnces to the entire family. I have many fond memories of both George and Mary at their home in Novato many years ago. Love and prayers for all of you.

Dan Steadman

May 22, 2014

I valued my relationship with George very much. I truly considered George a mentor and a friend. All the fun things I did with George over the years really to many to count. Things like hunting deer, ducks, quail, going to lunch in Novato at different restaurants over the years especially Baseharts, dinners with George and Mary at San Rafael Joes. Great friend RIP. My heart goes out to all of his family.

May 21, 2014

Betty Caletti

May 21, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss

May 21, 2014

Our thoughts and sympathies are with the Grossi family. George was the salt of the earth. I first met George in 1971 when he delivered top soil from the ranch to my home. Seeing him over the years, from time to time, he always had time to chat and was engaging and friendly. Sorry for your loss...
Steve and Bonnie Metcho

Heather Galli

May 21, 2014

What an amazing man. He left behind a wonderful legacy and family. The love that you all have for one another is a great tribute to his life. I am sorry for your loss.

Darryl and Merri Pomi

May 21, 2014

Our prayers are with you

Patricia Gebo

May 21, 2014

You will be missed very much. I can still see you driveing into the yard at Bev's and then turning around and leaving. I have always respected you for who you are And even turned to you for advice at times. I will miss our talks. My love goes out to Mary

Sonja Engler

May 20, 2014

So sorry for your loss how blessed your family is. So much love you all have for eachother

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Memorial Events
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May

22

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

CLOSED-Keaton's Redwood Chapel of Marin

1801 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947-2907

May

23

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church

CA

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CLOSED-Keaton's Redwood Chapel of Marin

1801 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947-2907

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