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Richard CALETTI Obituary

Richard Caletti Former Richmond Resident Richard was born on October 29, 1930 in Richmond, CA. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 16, 2010 in Roseville, CA. He was retired from the West Contra Costa School District. He was preceded in death by his father Peter Caletti and mother Edna Caletti. In 1953 Richard and his father opened Caletti Liquors and Sporting Goods in the LoRay Shopping Center. In 1954 he married Betty Holland and they had two children Daniel Caletti of Roseville and Kelli Hammer of San Pablo. He is also survived by his son-in-law Edward Hammer and his two grandsons James Hammer (wife Rachel) and Joseph Hammer. Although he had a stroke in 1985, and even with its complications, it did not prevent him from having a full life. Richard was an avid 49er and Nascar fan. Private interment at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, CA. Donations in Richard's memory to Placer County SPCA, 150 Corporation Yard Rd., Roseville, CA 95678 or the charity of your choice. The family invites you to a "Celebration of Life" at 12noon on January 5, 2011 at the Elks Club, 3931 San Pablo Dam Rd., El Sobrante, CA

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Jan. 2, 2011.

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Karla Bean

June 3, 2011

Dan and Family: So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I remember all of the stories you told me about how they loved to dance and listen to Louie Prima. I hope you are doing well.

John & Ann Brown

January 5, 2011

To the Caletti and Hammer family,

Richard was one of the supreme humorist that I've ever met in my life...There will always be a place in my funny bone for him.
Our heartfelt sympathy,
John and Ann Brown

Fred Cavalli, Jr.

January 3, 2011

Dick was a great guy. He and I used to get teased when people confused us; as our last names are "similar". Dick did a great job as a peace officer with the Richmond Unfied School District (Now West Contra Costa Unified) As mentioned, Dick overcame a severe stroke and showed his fighting spirit to move on and enjoy life. My condolences to Dick's family and friends,..RIP Dick
Fred Cavalli

Debbie Gallo-Young

January 3, 2011

Kelli & family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family...

The Priebe Family

January 2, 2011

Kelli and family - We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

The Priebe Family

January 2, 2011

Kelli and family - We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Steven Dawson

January 2, 2011

Very sad news. My thoughts are with you all.

January 2, 2011

Betty & Family,

We were very sorry to hear of Richard's passing, may all your great memories of him bring you comfort.

Hugs,
Nancy & Tom Freschi
Lincoln, Ca

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