Richard Joseph Lincoln Caratti

RICHARD JOSEPH LINCOLN CARATTI Family and numerous friends will remember Richard Wednesday as a kind, generous man who made everyone feel appreciated. He died Friday after a long battle with cancer at the age of 74. Richard was a lifelong resident of Livermore. Born January 14, 1928, he is the youngest son of Aquilino & Josephine Caratti originally from Switzerland. Richard attended school at St. Michaels and St. Mary's in Berkeley. The Caratti Family opened the Joseville hotel and grocery store in 1914, where Richard began working as a young boy. Richard began his jewelry business in 1950 partnering with family and friends to eventually form Caratti Jewelers and working side by side with his wife, Lavern for over 30 years. In 1963 he bought the Frontier Club followed by the 1079 Bar on 1st Street in 1964. He sold the card room and bar and devoted full time to Caratti Jewelers. After Lavern passed in 1997 he continued to work everyday and was often seen lunching with family and friends. Richard was a proud member of the Livermore Chamber of Commerce, the 101 Sirs, Foresters of America and the 609 Eagles. He enjoyed Old Westerns, 40-60's Music. He had a wonderful sense of humor. He was a private man, willing to help anyone and everyone. He had a gift of making everyone a friend with a smile and a kind word, always polite, and always remembering everyone's name. His legacy is one of compassion, often providing a loan, a job or just a kind word to help others get back on their feet. He is survived by three daughters: Anne DuPuis of Livermore, Jill Nelson of Sacramento and Mary Griswold of Sparks, Nevada; and sister, Anita Gandolfo, grandchildren Jeff Place, Allyson Montgomery, Jennifer Nelson and Chris Nelson, Great grandchildren Kathlyn, Chris, Drew Montgomery and Bradford Nelson, godchildren Terri and Stephany Sanders and many family members and numerous friends. He will truly be missed and his legacy will live on. Remembrances can be sent to Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd. #100, Dublin, Ca 94568. Visitation will be held on Tue., Nov. 5, 1-9 PM with Vigil Services commencing at 7 PM at the Chapel of Callaghan Mortuary, 3833 East Ave., Livermore, CA Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Wed., Nov, 6, 10AM at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 458 Maple Street, Livermore. Burial will follow at St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Livermore, CA. CALLAGHAN MORTUARY YOUR GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME