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Richard Geniella Obituary
Richard passed away at Rideout Hospital on March 11, 2020 at the age of 76.
Richard owned and operated Geniella's Foreign Auto Repair in Yuba City for over 40 years. He was certified as a master mechanic by Volkswagen of America. He was a classic car enthusiast and an avid trap shooter, winning a State Championship in 1999. He and his wife also enjoyed their many camping trips and cruises with family, friends and more recently attending their grandsons' sporting events.
He was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Hazel Geniella and sisters Colleen Geniella, Joanna Piatt, Shirley Storey and Frances Lovell.
Survived by his wife of 51 years, Cecelia, son Richard Jr., grandsons Richie and Riley Geniella, brother Robert Geniella, all of Yuba City and sister Louise Gerving of Brownsville, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Due to the current Corona Virus health situation, the service for March 22, 2020 has been canceled and will be determined at a later date.
Cremation is under the direction of Holycross Memorial Services.
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john Adam Cotter
December 14, 2020
Great guy and an amazing mechanic. He let me work for him for a while when I was traveling thru California in the 90's to pay for the parts I needed for my blown up VW bus. I would have been stranded, didn't have enough money for my parts
He let me work off the parts, taught me a LOT, and was just an amazing person. Ended up staying and working for a while after my van was perfect. That changed my life and I'm a professional mechanic now, on my way to following in his footsteps as a master mechanic. Good mechanic, great man. Btw, the girl I was traveling with back then is my wife now
Heidi wanted me to add "thanks you for the ice cold dr pepper when we first rolled spewing smoke up to the garage. Made a big impact in my life.
It was a 1974 vw westfailia camper with dual carbs, he helped me get it running then went above and beyond tuning it. And replacing the shot out carbs too. Ran like a top til 2008 when it retired.
Those years are fuzzy....but quality person and I kinda remember his wife being great too.
Here we are in my shop, and I still specialize in VW. And in always try to treat people like he treated us. I should have stayed and worked longer.
John Cotter
December 14, 2020
Great guy and an amazing mechanic. He let me work for him for a while when I was traveling thru California in the 90's to pay for the parts I needed for my blown up VW bus. I would have been stranded, didn't have enough money for my parts
He let me work off the parts, taught me a LOT, and was just an amazing person. Ended up staying and working for a while after my van was perfect. That changed my life and I'm a professional mechanic now, on my way to following in his footsteps as a master mechanic. Good mechanic, great man. Btw, the girl I was traveling with back then is my wife now
Heidi wanted me to add "thanks you for the ice cold dr pepper when we first rolled spewing smoke up to the garage. Made a big impact in my life.
It was a 1974 vw westfailia camper with dual carbs, he helped me get it running then went above and beyond tuning it. And replacing the shot out carbs too. Ran like a top til 2008 when it retired.
Those years are fuzzy....but quality person and I kinda remember his wife being great too.
Here we are in my shop, and I still specialize in VW.
John Cotter
December 14, 2020
Great guy and an amazing mechanic. He let me work for him for a while when I was traveling thru California in the 90's to pay for the parts I needed for my blown up VW bus. I would have been stranded, didn't have enough money for my parts
He let me work off the parts, taught me a LOT, and was just an amazing person. Ended up staying and working for a while after my van was perfect. That changed my life and I'm a professional mechanic now, on my way to following in his footsteps as a master mechanic. Good mechanic, great man. Btw, the girl I was traveling with back then is my wife now
Heidi wanted me to add "thanks you for the ice cold dr pepper when we first rolled spewing smoke up to the garage. Made a big impact in my life.
Mike Gaston
March 22, 2020
Richard was my "car mechanic" for about 40 years. It all started with a VW as it did many others. I always liked Richard for his honesty and ability to fix my various cars that I brought to him over the years. I also enjoyed the my visits when they happened early in the day because Richard always seemed to be "holding court" with his friends and other associates at that time. A lot of things were talked about around 9-10 am in those days. Richard will be missed by many who he helped over the years.
Brittany Sparks
March 22, 2020
I had a 72 Super Beetle that Richard had to work on a lot. I'm sure he cringed when he saw me rolling up I was in there so often. What a sweet and smart man. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Debbie Jones
March 19, 2020
Due to the Corena Virus situation going on, we are canceling The Celebration of Life on Sunday March 22 at this time. We will reschedule at a later date!
Thank You for your understanding.
The Geniella Family
March 17, 2020
Very sorry for your loss.
Hiram Newell class of 1962
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