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Eugene Conrotto Obituary
July 8, 1929 - May 30, 2019
Eugene Lewis Conrotto died on May 30 in Modesto. He was born 90 years ago in Gilroy, California. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne L. Conrotto, and their son, Duane L. Conrotto. He leaves his second wife, Katherine Conrotto, his granddaughters, Tjiska Elaine and Kimberly Clare, and his daughter-in-law Karen Conrotto.
Conrotto earned a degree in anthropology from Stanford University after which he began a 17-year journalism career. He was editor of Desert Magazine (where he received a California State Fair Gold Medal in Journalism) and the Palm Desert Post. He was a former president of the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce.
After moving to Sonora in 1967, he earned a Master's Degree in English at Stanislaus State University. He taught at Oakdale High School from 1972 to 1992. He was chairman of the English Department there, and introduced Advanced Placement and GATE to the school.
He is the author of numerous magazine articles and books, including Miwok Means People.
A family Celebration of Life will be held in Gilroy at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Conrotto
Mark the legend Giordano
December 7, 2023
You inspired me in so many ways. Thanks for looking out for me. Thanks for caring. You will live on in so many peoples hearts.
Laura Nelson Hunt
August 2, 2019
I was saddened to hear of Mr Conrottos passing. I was in several of his classes at Oakdale and enjoyed them very much. (I majored in English, but didn't become a teacher).
June 4, 2019
Mr Conrotto was a great man and teacher. We were assigned words to present in pictoral form. My word was VISTA. So I presented a beautiful mountain view.I thought it was good. A classmate, who was football player, had the word ENORMITY. He presented a huge picture of Dick Butkus. Mr. Conrotto was very amused as were we all. He made learning interesting and fun. Condolences to the family and RIP sir.
Barbara Houston-Pfeffer
June 3, 2019
Heartfelt condolences to Mr Conrotto's Family. I was born and raised in Gilroy but moved to Gustine, near Modesto, in 2000.
When I saw his name at the end of a very well written and well thought out Letter to the Editor in the Modesto Bee, I knew why it was so memorable.
I found more of his works, and enjoyed them immensely.
R.I.P. Mr. Conrotto
Kerry Tjalsma
June 2, 2019
Rest in peace Mr. Conrotto.
You were an interesting teacher.
Everything I know about Shakespeare, I learned from you.
Brenna Letsinger
June 2, 2019
I didn't know Eugene for long, but for the time I did know him, I learned quite a but from him. He was always very kind (and usually sarcastic, but that's just his character), he always had something wise to say. He was one of those people that if they spoke, you listened because whatever it was, was important. I always enjoyed his company and the many conversations we had. He was such a light in my life, my heart and prayers goes out to his family.
Buffy Clark
June 2, 2019
He was a fantastic teacher and person who touched so many lives (he would say that's a cliche). He's the reason I chose to become an English teacher. Not a day goes by that I don't think of something he taught me, especially to be fair, generous, and tolerant. (Mr. C, I am trying to show, not tell) What a legacy he leaves behind. My sincere condolences to his family.
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