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1936 - 2012

Emil Renati

1936 - 2012

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BORN

1936

DIED

2012

Emil Renati Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 5, 2012.

Emil (Sam) Renati Emil (Sam) Renati passed away March 2, 2012 at the age of 76 in Novato, CA. Emil was born in San Rafael and he was a resident of Novato for more than 56 years. Emil graduated from San Rafael High and attended St. Mary's College. He served in the U.S. Army. A 3rd generation builder of Renati Bros. Const. The son of the late Emil and Rose Renati (Compari). Emil was a member of: Native Sons, Elks Club, Novato Sanitary Board, Novato Druids and Dr. Insomnia Coffee Boy's. He was an avid outdoors man, pilot and world traveler. Emil is survived by his wife Xiu Li, who made him so very happy and took great care of him through his illness. He is also survived by his first wife of 25 years Beverly Renati (Moreda), daughter Lisa Renati-Towery (Reid), son Tony Renati (Stacey), daughter Gina Renati-Garcia (David), grandchildren Justin and Alyssa Garcia, Dawnyel and Cristany Renati, Tyler and Andrew Towery. Brother Ronald Renati (Eleanor), nephews Ron, Danny and Denny Renati, many cousins and dear friends as well. A celebration of Emil's life will be held at the Novato Druids on April 1, 2012 at 1:00pm.

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March 31, 2012

Brad (aka Stitch) Stansfeld-Jones posted to the memorial.

March 30, 2012

Stacey Renati posted to the memorial.

March 24, 2012

Bill Tobin posted to the memorial.

13 Entries

Brad (aka Stitch) Stansfeld-Jones

March 31, 2012

Sammy I will always remember all those great times in the Yukon, and the stories we shared. You will be missed, and too me, you'll always be the King. I hope the hunting, and fishing is as plentiful in your next life as it was in this.
My Condolnces to the Renati Family.

Stacey Renati

March 30, 2012

Sammy, we will be celebrating you this Sunday at the Druids Hall. We will do right by you, I promise. You are missed by us all. Sending you one of those BIG hugs.

Bill Tobin

March 24, 2012

E.A.Sam Renati:
Friend for over 50 years, business partner for over 20...good guy who will be greatly missed...who must have loved Frank Sinatra's song: "I Did It My Way"
Bill and Carolyn Tobin

March 23, 2012

every COOPER car,overhead small plane,hearty loud laugh,HECK sam your not gone just gone visting.allways in our thoughts BETSY & LUC

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Keith Edward McKamey

March 22, 2012

My condolnces to the Renati family in this time of great sorrow. He was a good freind of mine for forty years.I will miss you Zeke.

Bill Noteman

March 21, 2012

Sam was one of the all time great kats! He would always come in bigger then life and just make you part of his day. He was my wifes cousin and I am so glad I got to be a part of his life. He made it to many of my shows until he got sick and just couldn't get out to see the band anymore. There will always be a seat at the front of the stage with your name on it my friend... Have a good journey and say hi to all the Blues greats for me when ya see them......... miss you buddy!

Cyndy Garbowski

March 20, 2012

Sammy Sammy Sammy
You brought joy to my life and memories forever. I trust your journey is safe and you find great peace. Thank you for being my friend. And I will be looking for your hand to hold while I go throught this adventure of my own.
Love you muy bueno mi amigo!! xoxo And thank you Xiu Li for being there for him.

March 15, 2012

SAM WAS SUCH A GREAT GUY AND WE WILL NEVER FORGET HIS VISITS TO OUR MOTHER, HIS AUNT LENA. HE WAS ALWAYS SO FULL OF GREAT STORIES AND GOOD CHEER. HE LIVED LIFE AND CELEBRATED HIS TIME WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY. WE WILL MISS HIM. WE SEND OUR REGARDS AND CONDOLANCES TO SAM'S FAMILY. COUSIN KATHY LANGS

Harry Graves

March 15, 2012

Words cannot express how much I am going to miss future good times with my buddy "Emilio". I will treasure the joyful times we had... My deepest condolences to his wife Xiuli and family. Ciao Amigo. Via con Dios.

Bob Ruzick

March 13, 2012

My condolences to Sam's family and friends. It is sad to see the long time faces of Novato gradually disappearing.

Santiago'Sandy' Magallanes

March 11, 2012

March 11, 2012
Sam, we have had talked and planned for our participation in our 55th SMC Class of 1957 Reunion on campus this summer July 20 - 22, 2012. Our Lord in HIS graciousness had other plans for you to be pain free, at peace, and happy with HIM. Your journey into a NEW LIFE is blessed and full of glory. GOD IS GOOD...ALL THE TIME. Amen? Amen!

March 11, 2012

We will miss Sam's smile and warm hugs. Condolences to everyone in Sam's family. The Dold Family, formally of Pope Valley

March 6, 2012

Our condolences to Sammy's family. We will miss him.

Dennis and Debbie Simontacchi
Lakeview, OR

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1801 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947-2907