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1945
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2014
Steven Lorenzini Obituary
12/22/1945 - 5/28/2014
Resident of Oroville
Steve Lorenzini, aka "Richard Cranium," died on May 28 in Winters, CA. He was born in Oakland, CA, son of Babe and Betty Lorenzini. Steve served our country in the Vietnam War on the USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) and was honorably discharged in 1968. He was a proud member of the VA, VFW and Canyon Creek Vista Resort. He successfully completed training for the SFPD in 1974 and worked for the SF Sheriff's Dept as a deputy. He was a Jack-of-All-Trades and also worked as a mechanic, salesman and truck driver. In 1975 he married the love of his life, Janniett, and together they raised two children, David and Deborah Tisdale. Steve had many hobbies: racing cars, boating, camping with friends, riding his Harley and playing practical jokes. He had an amazing and sometimes twisted sense of humor that so many people will miss. Steve is survived by his wife Jan, children David and Deborah, grandchildren Paige, Tyler, Kirin, Jamisen and Dylan and the Lorenzini family, Denise, Nancy, Bob and Bill. Steve will be honored with a military burial on Monday, June 9, 2:00pm at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, followed by a Celebration of Life at Canyon Creek Resort, 22074 California 128, Winters, CA. Casual wear is encouraged. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Steve's name to Disabled American Veterans (www.dav.org) or by mail to P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
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Russ Nicolopulos
September 1, 2021
Jan, I just recently heard that Steve had passed. I have great memories of my partner in the patrol car. Almost everytime Steve road along, we would land up doing something exciting. I miss those times. He always made it interesting and comical most of the time.
June 20, 2014
Dear Jan,
I am sorry to learn about the passing of your beloved Steve.
I wish you and your family strength during this very difficult time.
I hope the memories of the life you shared with him help ease your pain now, and in the coming years.
Hugs,
Nicole (Bishop) Hamilton
sandra noonan
June 15, 2014
To our buddy Steve.
i could really feel your presence around all of us on the day of your military service and your celebration of life at you and jans favorite camp grounds. And i know you approve stevie because there was so much love in both places for you and your family. david broke my heart, tears coming down as he tried to tell everyone how much you are loved. jason and dinny went over the good old days with your david and deborah, i loved watching them laugh and talk about fun times with you and jan. i will always treasure our memories with you Stevie. you would have been proud of David coming into the military service on your Harley. it was very heartbreaking when they handed your Jan the American Flag, but oh she was so proud.
Stevie, you were one of a kind, no one else could compare to you, you were the life of any party, so full of stories and jokes and playing jokes on people but underneath it all, you were a teddibear, a silver teddibear, and believe me, i know. i know that you will be Jans guardian angel and will watch over her in heaven like you did on earth. may you rest in peace buddy and we will miss you so much and we love you dearly. you will always be in our hearts.
your buddies,
lefty and sandy noonan
Jan Lorenzini
June 12, 2014
Steve,
As I sit here looking at your picture.
Wondering why you couldn't be a part of my future.
Uncontrollable tears stream down my face,
while my heart beat starts to race.
Asking God why he took you from my life,
it was more painful than stabbing me in the heart with a knife.
I still needed you here
you were the one to make everything so clear.
you are a part of me and I am a part of you
when you died a part of me died too.
I never knew how hard it was to lose someone you love
until the day you went to heaven above.
Even though I can't see,
I know your up there watching over me.
I miss you more and more everyday
and all I can do is pray.
In my heart you shall forever remain.
Jan Lorenzini
June 12, 2014
Steve as I sit here looking at your picture.
Wondering why you couldn't be a part of my future.
Uncontrollable tears stream down my face,
while my heart beat starts to race.
Asking God why he took you from my life,
it was more painful than stabbing me in the heart with a knife.
I still needed you here
you were the one to make everything so clear.
you are a part of me and I am a part of you
when you died a part of me died too.
I never knew how hard it was to lose someone you love
until the day you went to heaven above.
Even though I can't see,
I know your up there watching over me.
I miss you more and more everyday
and all I can do is pray.
In my heart you shall forever be.
I will always love you!
Your loving wife Janniett
Alexis Verrett
June 8, 2014
Have a beautiful ride Steve and take your crazy and funny humor and entertain the angels! School was always crazy with you around! We never knew what to expect! Take care friend
Alicia Samples
June 7, 2014
For so long our direction in life parted ways and then we were blessed when our paths came together again. I'm so thankful for your and Jan's friendship through the years. You will be missed my dear friend.
lefty noonan
June 7, 2014
hey steve, we had a lot of good times together, a lot of laughter together. we both like to talk a lot and the last few years we would talk over each other because we were afraid that we would forget what we were talking about.don't you worry about jan, she has so many people that love her and they will be here for her.san and i are really going to miss our buddy steve. may you rest in peace my friend.
lefty noonan, lincoln, calif.
Bear & Kathi Jensen
June 7, 2014
Your sudden exit has left a void in our lives that will not easily be filled. Your wit & humor will be sorely missed. If there is an afterlife we will meet again to ride with the wind at our backs & camp in places with level sites and no dust. HAPPY TRAILS STEVE.
June 6, 2014
Our sincere condolence to Jan and family. We will miss talking with Steve at Canyon Creek. We last talked to Steve on Monday, Memorial Day. Rest in Peace. Tom & Linda Vairetta
carol greer
June 6, 2014
I will miss Steve very much and although I realize that he has gone to be with the Lord and now has no sorrow or pain it saddens me that I won't be able to have any more"talks" with him. Those conversations always encouraged and strengthened me, and I will cherish those moments forever. I pray for you all as you go through this sad time. Love you Carol
Joe & Lela Cordero
June 6, 2014
Our condolences to Jan and Family. We are going to really miss our casual visits and chats at Canyon Creek Resort. Steve was always full of jokes and fun sayings. We'll miss you Steve. Rest in Peace!
Joe & Lela Cordero
Joe Cordero
June 6, 2014
My condolences go out to Steve's wife Jan and his family. Will really miss Steve's crazy sense of humor and our casual visits and chats at Canyon Creek Resort. Steve was a story teller and jokester but I really enjoyed listening to his story's and his jokes. RIP my friend.
Gary & Cheryl Ryan
June 6, 2014
Rest in peace Stevie! Prayers are sent to you Jan, David, Deborah & Family. You will be remembered with Love & Laughter in a good way!
Your stories & sayings were unique, they were you Steve! You will be missed but never forgotten!
June 6, 2014
Rest in peace my dear brother, sending my love and condolences to Jan and family.
June 6, 2014
Dear Steve my friend it was a blast knowing you, what great wit, humor and kindness you had, you will be so missed, thank you for your service to our county. RIP my friend and do not worry about the great love of your life, she has many many friends we will look out for her, till we meet again...
Kerri MacLachlan
June 6, 2014
God is watching over you Steve and I know your family too. I have so many great memories with the Lorenzini family. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace, Steve.
June 6, 2014
Stevie, I know you never liked me to call you that, but you have always been Stevie to me. lefty and i are really going to miss you, we will miss your humor, you always made us laugh but yet you could be so serious too. you were always there for my kids and me, especially when lefty was at the firehouse. Stevie, so many fun memories, our trips, camping, fire musters, boating and skiing. you were like family to us, and we will miss you so very much. i know you will always be jan's guardian angel and take care of her. rest in peace, Stevie. We will carry you in our hearts.
Kelly Blackwell
June 6, 2014
Rest in Peace Steve. Sending my love and condolences to all the family. Kelly and family
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