Lee T. Bertozzi

1941 - 2016

Lee T. Bertozzi, age 75, passed away peacefully in Windsor at home surrounded by his family on August 26, 2016. Born in Northwood (West Sonoma County) in 1941, a son of Henry and Eleanor Bertozzi and is survived by his wife, Sharon Arata Bertozzi; two children, Scott (Laurie) Bertozzi, and Tina (Chris) Hiatt; five grandchildren, Alexis, Samantha, Anthony , Bailee and Bridget ; three great grandchildren, Natalia , Dominica and Carter ; and siblings, Marie (Dennis) Brodie, Henry Bertozzi, and Diane (Donald) Manni. After graduating from Montgomery High School, Lee worked for over 40 years as a liquor and wine sales rep in Mendocino County for Trombetta and Young's Market Company. During this time, he owned and operated his own vineyard (mentored by the late Guido Venturi), growing some of the best old vine zinfandel in Mendocino County and even making his own wine. Lee was a top salesman in his field, as well as being an avid outdoorsman. He was an active member in public service on the Calpella Water Board, ZAP "Zinfandel Advocates and Producers", Mendocino Lions Club and Teamsters local 853. Lee was a dedicated San Francisco Giants fan. An outgoing and gregarious person, Lee never failed to meet new people and make them feel like forever friends. He thoroughly enjoyed being the recipient of many practical jokes. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Daniels Chapel of the Roses, 1225 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa. Interment will follow at Santa Rosa Memorial Park. Memorials donations may be made in Lee's name to Shriners Children's Hospital 2425 Stockton Blvd. Sacramento Ca. 95817 or St. Joseph Memorial Hospice, 439 College Ave. Santa Rosa, Ca 95401.