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Fred Rannalli Obituary

Rannalli, Fred Joseph, 1920 - 2010, age 90, an entrepreneur and inventor, resident of Long Beach, former long-time resident of Santa Ana, passed away, October 15, 2010. Mr. Rannalli served his country in the U.S. Air Force for over 21 years retiring in 1961. After settling in Santa Ana, he and his wife, Gina owned and operated several businesses inventing and manufacturing several products including Rannalli slot cars, slot car controllers, Rannalli Pro-line skate wheels and more. He is survived by his son, Jim Rannalli; two daughters, Debra and Jeanette Rannalli; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Francis Reeves; and a brother, Nunzio Rannalli. Fred was preceded in death by his wife, Gina in 2005 and his son, Fred, Jr. in 2007. Visitation will be held from 9:00am - 11:45 am, Sunday at Brown Colonial Mortuary, 204 W. 17th St., Santa Ana. Graveside services will be conducted at 12 Noon, Sunday at Santa Ana Cemetery, 1919 E. Santa Clara Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted for a scholarship fund. Please contact the family if you are interested in donating. Brown Colonial Mortuary, 714/542-3949, assisting the family

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Published by Orange County Register on Oct. 21, 2010.

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Lori Squires,Snyder

September 19, 2011

I am so sorry to read this information. I would like to add that Fred was a fantastic father. He was a great character in life and will be remembered forever by me for his funny jokes, faces and laughter he brought to his family at the dinner table on Sundays. Thank you Fred and family for letting me share some of my life with you and yours.

nick villarreal

July 21, 2011

rannalli wheels pro line.-comp II, and all there roller skate wheels were the best ever! wish they would start making them again to keep fred rannallis name and legacy alive...

Cynthia Cimino

May 13, 2011

To a long time skate icon and a decent honest man. Thank you.

Rest In Peace,

bob adams

May 12, 2011

I'm still skating on your wheels, thanks for everything, Mr Rannalli.

RANDY WELCH

May 1, 2011

I REMEMBERED FRED FROM HIS ROLLER SKATE LINE. I SKATED ON HIS PRODUCTS. I MET IN 70'S WHEN HE WAS PROMOTING HE'S PRODUCTS. TRULY A GREAT GUY.

Jim Swanson

November 18, 2010

Wow, where to begin...
Fred taught me much of what I know about inventing, designing, working hard, and about a million other things. He was my mentor and friend, my boss and girlfriend's father. I have some many memories, so thank you Fred, one last time...
Jim Swanson

Frances Reeves

November 7, 2010

I will always remermber my brother Fred Rannalli. He would build many airplanes, fly them out of our attic window and I would catch them for him. Later he joined the Air Force before World War ll.
He is resting now in Gods hands.
He will never be forgotten.
Your loving sister, Frances

Mike Kelly

October 21, 2010

Jim and families,
Your dad was an amazing guy. As kids, he brought skating and slot car fun into our lives. I have fond memories of your dad. We share in your loss of this great man.

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