Raymond N. "Ray" Martinelli

Ray kept my trucks going at the agency. He was a point of light in the darkness. Glad to have known youvRay. Fly high. God bless your family.

When I was a kid in high school in the early 70s I learned about cars from buying parts for Ray's Auto Part he was super nice to me, he always let me rummage around in his junk yard and told me stories it was great fun growing up with him

Ray was a great guy I got the priviledge to work with him in the automotive maintenance shop at the Sonoma Co. Water agency. He taught me a few things. We would joke around & I had a special name for him it was( Forderelli) He would also let me work out of his tool box sometimes & not just anyone could. He was a great story teller. I am saddend by his passing. My sincerest condolences to the family.... Steve Dolar( Novato Ca.)

I was shocked to hear of Ray's passing. I worked with Ray all his years at the at SCWA . We had some great laughs jerking each other chains and I loved to hear stories he told of old Santa Rosa and Sonoma County. My deepest condolences to the family. Ray you stand in the breath of GOD now, Till we share some laughs again. GOD BLESS YOU.
Mike Conachy

Ray was a great guy to work with (as SCWA). He reminded me so much of my dad even though he wasn't old enough to be him. My heart broke a little when he retired and now it has shattered. All my best to his family.

Cousin Ray, seems you left a big empty place in many lives. The kid I knew was pretty onery but I think I would have liked the grown-up you! We'll meet again . . .
Love,
Kathleen

Ray was a great competator and race car driver/mechanic. My Lotus 22 was faster than your BMC, Ray. HaHa ; just rubbin' it in .Catch up to you later , brother. Rob Jackson

Ray was a part of my entire life. As a kid, I would ride my bike over to Autohaus to see the cool cars out front and see what he was working on not knowing then that he would eventually be my boss and more importantly my friend and neighbor for my whole life until his passing. If he wasn't impressing me with his stories while we sat in the Intermotor tow truck at the races or giving me some advice while chatting in front of his house, he always had my fullest attention. If you were fortunate...