Oreste Bevilacqua Obituary

Oreste ("Reste") Michael Bevilacqua

Born September 5, 1946 to Nicholas and Claudia Bevilacqua in Hollywood, California. Died April 9, 2014 after a long struggle with Early On-Set Alzheimer's Disease. Attended primary, middle and high school in Hollywood CA. Graduated cum laude from UCLA with a B.S. in engineering, obtained his M.S. in engineering from the University of Minnesota, and obtained his PhD in civil engineering from University of California at Berkeley. A registered professional engineer (P.E.) with State of California. Served in the U.S. Navy (SeaBees) including a year in Vietnam (1968-69). Early in his career, Reste taught engineering for a year at Purdue University. He single-handedly started his own successful engineering firm in the 1970s which operated under his expertise and leadership until his retirement in 2003.

Survived by his wife and partner of over 40 years, Anne Hopper Bevilacqua. Also survived by son Josh (Jenna), daughter Andrea Gia, and his beloved granddaughter Bella. Also survived by his sister Gina Bevilacqua, sister-in-law Nancy Bevilacqua, sister-in-law Lynne Hopper Welsh (Kevin), brother-in-law Michael Hopper, as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends. Predeceased by his parents, and by his brother Nicholas. Reste was a tireless world traveler, tennis player, soccer coach, race car enthusiast, Scrabble master, punster, cook, mentor to many, and friend to all. Reste was always a loyal and devoted Oakland A's fan, and he would want everyone to support the Oakland A's.

No public services, a private family gathering is planned. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Reste's honor be made to Alameda County Community Food Bank, donorschoose.org, or a charity of your choice.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Apr. 9 to Apr. 12, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Oreste Bevilacqua

11 Entries

Catherine Dunwoody

April 22, 2014

Reste was instrumental in the formation and early years of the California Fuel Cell Partnership. He was incredibly supportive, finding ways to make change and new ideas come to fruition. I have many fond memories and am very grateful for the years we worked together. Rest in peace.
Catherine

April 21, 2014

My deepest condolences go out to the Bevilacqua family. In the short while that I knew Reste, I was impacted greatly by his generous and caring heart. May God bless you all in this difficult time.

-Leslie (BKi Office Manager 2005-2010)

Steve Sokolsky

April 18, 2014

Heartfelt condolences to Ann and family. It was a delight to know and work for Reste. He always had a positive outlook and his enthusiasm was infectious. I hope the A's continue to make him proud!

April 16, 2014

In the summer of 1997, Anne and Reste were very gracious to host me in their home for two months while I was doing an internship for graduate school. I will always remember the conversations I had with Reste while eating a Noah's bagel in the morning or having a beer after work. He had such an easy way about him. Reste is loved by many and admired by all. He will be missed very much. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Anne and the rest of the family.

Love,
Jon, Laurie, Jake, and Peyton

April 14, 2014

Dear Anne, Josh, Andy & family-
thinking of all of you and wishing you solace- he is at peace after a long hard path. Many fond shared memories of all the times at Corpus Christi- Madeline McFeely & Family

RF and Family

April 14, 2014

We extend our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Reste. May you find peace in the love of family and friends, and God because he cares for you.

April 12, 2014

My deepest sympathy to Anne and children. I didn't know Reste personally but I have heard what a fine, thoughtful and intelligent man he was. I am sure he will be missed by all who knew him. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord.
Carol Johnston

April 11, 2014

Uncle Reste was a prince of a man. I will always cherish my memories of going to Oakland A's games, Disneyland, and dim sum with him. He was funny, gentle, and a family man in every way. He has always been a role model for me as a father and businessman. He is in the very select group of the greatest men I have known.

My family will pray for him and Anne, Josh, Andrea, & Bella. You are all wonderful people and I am honored to have been a part of your lives. We were all fortunate to know him and he will never be forgotten.

All our love & deepest condolences,

Paolo, April, Nicolo, & Cal

Carlos and Myrna Jaro

April 11, 2014

We fondly remember Reste as a multi-faceted gentleman who was a loving husband and father, brilliant engineer, successful entrepreneur, tennis enthusiast and an avid Oakland A's supporter. Eternal rest grant unto him and let perpetual light shine upon him. We reach out to his family with ardent love and deepest sympathy.

Sigrid and Hans Zeinhofer

April 11, 2014

We are deeply sorry that Resty, one of our best friends had to leave us forever. We will always remember him fondly and he will always stay in our hearts. He will always be present in our memories. He was certainly a very special person with a lovely personality. We are grateful to have known and have been friends with him.We will certainly enclose Resty in our prayers.

April 10, 2014

The Boyd family sends warm embraces to the Bevilacqua family on Reste's passing. We have all banked so many memories of our times together. OMB always in our hearts, always in the stands at the Oakland Coliseum. Never forgotten.

Randy, Carol, John, Peter, Casey, Francesca, Olga, Kieran and Calleigh

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