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1942
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2025
Charles Brovelli Obituary
Born in St. Helena, California on March 15, 1942, to Charles and Lena Brovelli, Charlie was deeply rooted in the Napa Valley community he loved. A graduate of Napa High School's Class of 1960, Charlie built a diverse and accomplished career spanning several decades. He worked as a surveyor for Napa County, served as Plant Foreman for Syar and Harms concrete, owned Valley Furniture Refinishing, and ultimately retired in 1995 as plant superintendent after many years with Basalt Precast Concrete Division of Dillingham Corporation.
Charlie was known for his extraordinary craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail and unparalleled work ethic. Even in retirement, he continued his passion for repairing and refinishing furniture, generously offering his skills whenever needed. There wasn't much Charlie couldn't fix. His neighbors and family knew him as the go-to person for building fences, constructing decks, or repairing bicycles for neighborhood children. When his children were young, he regularly volunteered his expertise for school improvement projects whether it be building a reading loft or painting a new volleyball court, showing his commitment to his community.
An avid gardener, Charlie planted a garden every year, taking special pride in cultivating his prized tomatoes. A devoted sports fan, he enthusiastically supported the San Francisco Giants and 49ers throughout his life.
Charlie's heart of gold and radiant smile touched everyone he met. His willingness to help others and his kind spirit made him beloved by all who knew him. Charlie's craftsmanship lives on in the many pieces he lovingly restored and in the countless lives he touched with his generosity and skill.
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 55 years, Mickey; daughters Michelle Phillips (Matt) and Kimberly Thorpe (Wade); granddaughters Natalie and Abigail Thorpe; sisters Patty Sullivan, Kathi Nielsen (Don), and Vikki Smith (Jerry); and four nieces and eight nephews. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lena Brovelli, and brothers-in-law James Sullivan and William Kelly, and sister-in-law Kathleen Hric.
A celebration of Charlie's life will be held on May 21, 2025 at 11:30am at Tulocay Reception Hall and Garden Court. Charles "Charlie" Richard Brovelli
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Myrna (Pescio) Lunceford
June 8, 2025
I had the privilege to work with Charlie at Basalt Precast. Always kind and caring. My son Darin met him while he was servicing a heater/air conditioner at Charlie´s house. He recognized Darin´s last name and sent Him home with a special bottle of Napa Wine for me. I wanted to go thank him but time wasn´t right. Rest in peace to a wonderful man. RIP. Friend and work.
Sharon Clark
May 19, 2025
RIP
GREAT FRIEND TO TOM CLARK AT BASALT... wife and daughters St. A´s
Mickey through her Nursing.
James Davis
May 16, 2025
I have known Charles since the 5th grade at Intermediate School. We became friends in Jr. High that continued through Napa High. We had as much fun as any Napa teenager could have in late "50's" and early "60's". Over the years we would occasionally run into each other around town. Usually at the "old" Orchard Supply Hardware and we would block the aisle for about a half hour while catching up. Always saying we would get together, but we never did. I haven't seen Charles for at least ten years. Save me an "OLY" old friend. Jim Davis
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