Daniel Oberti

Artist Daniel Oberti, magnificent father, Nonnu, Uncle and Brother, born February 26, 1945, passed peacefully this Saturday, May 2, 2009 at home in Sebastopol. A native San Franciscan and graduate of Sacred Heart High school, he moved to Sonoma County in 1978 where he devoted his life to his craft. He was an accomplished artist, teacher, lecturer, community activist and mentor touching many lives. His art may be seen in the local community, throughout the Bay Area and world-wide. Survived by his daughter Aimee Murray her husband Tom, and grandchildren Emma, Maddie and Carter; brother Fred and his wife Martha; sister Betty and her husband Harold; nieces and nephews Frank, Cathy, Maria, Dolly, Charlotte, Bill, Tino and Jen and a multitude of grandnieces, grandnephews, and dear friends. Though we are grief-struck at losing him, we know that the stars shine brighter as the star dancers soar in their cosmic joy with the return of their brother. Our lives are better for having known him. A Memorial Service, followed by burial, will be held at Pleasant Hills Memorial Park, 1700 Pleasant Hill Rd., Sebastopol, Friday May 8th, 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, consider attending his benefit which will take place in June; ensuring that art will continue to save lives. "The sphere is the most perfect, the most capricious of figures, wherein neither beginning nor end can be found." - Copernicus.