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Erik Romani Obituary

Erik Britt Romani, born and raised in Sacramento, died unexpectedly on July 4, 2020, soon after hosting his own 40th birthday party in March. He attended Encina High School and American River College before joining the Coast Guard (20012009) where he discovered his love of the ocean and honed his mechanical skills. Working for the Army Corps of Engineers in Sausalito, as an engineer, small craft operator and diver for the last 10 years, he excelled and found the perfect fit using his creative and mechanical abilities while working on the water. Recently, he was awarded 2020 SF District USACE Operations and Readiness Employee of the Year. Erik leaves behind so many who will miss him including his adorable daughter Nell Coco Romani and wife Charlotte King Romani of New Zealand, parents Kathy and Larry Rodriguez and Fred Romani, brother Brett Romani, stepsister Julie Green, stepbrother Tony Rodriguez, aunt and uncle Peter and Debbie Romani, cousins Anthony Romani, Kristen Romani, Lindsey Romani Pegg and Mike Romani, and many other relatives and friends. Erik most of all loved his daughter Nell, his family, his friends, and his dog Britt. He found enjoyment tackling new projects, being on the ocean, riding his electric bike to work over the Golden Gate, paddle boarding and car and motorcycle racing. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private memorial will be held.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Jul. 26, 2020.

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Michael Simonetti

August 1, 2020

Alexander Miranda

July 31, 2020

Erik was the best catch of them all. Miss you E!

Adam Brown

July 31, 2020

Alexander Miranda

July 30, 2020

#foreverloved #neverforgotten

Michael Simonetti

July 30, 2020

Erik will be missed greatly! He had such a great presence to him and a really big heart, his fun loving personality is something I will greatly miss as I’m sure so many of his friends and family will too. Thank you Erik for being a part of my life and sharing your life with me. Our experiences and friendship will have and ever lasting impact on me. Fair winds and following seas!

Alexander Miranda

July 29, 2020

#foreverloved #neverforgotten

Adam Brown

July 29, 2020

I miss you every day will never forget you my brother. You were already a part of my family and my family feels the same.

Alexander Miranda

July 29, 2020

This is such a shock as we just celebrated his birthday. Just his presence alone would put a smile on anyone’s face. I’m really going to miss his laugh, and our hilarious face times. Erik was an amazing collegue, an amazing friend, and a loving father. He will be forever loved, and never forgotten. See you in paradise brother.

Adam Brown

July 29, 2020

Jen Plisch

July 28, 2020

Erik was a loyal and loving friend. He stayed by my side in the ER when my husband had an accident at work. He checked in Every few hours for days after. Erik, would do anything for his family and friends. He is sorely missed and will never be forgotten.

Danielle

July 27, 2020

I met him only a little while ago, but his smile lights up a room and the outside of a wood shop when he's out throwing a ball for his dog. Obvious from the start how great of a man!

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