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Dante Colli Obituary

Born June 27, 1916 - Passed December 30, 2009. Dan Colli was born in Santa Ynez, CA in 1916 to an Italian farming family. As a young man he moved to Santa Rosa to work the farm. In his adult life, he was a loyal and highly respected mechanic who served 50 years for the automotive industry in Santa Rosa, including Ford Tractor and Freeman Toyota. He was a social and trusted friend to many of the original Santa Rosa families. He spent his retired years traveling the world with groups such as the Autumn Leaves and Apple Jacks. Dan spent many great years on the Colliwood Ranch in Bennett Valley tending his garden and enjoying his season's harvest. Dan is preceded in death by his fist wife, Ruth, and his second wife, Betty. He is survived by his son, Victor, and his daughter, Donna Seghesio. In carrying out Dan's personal wishes, there will be no memorial service.

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Published by Press Democrat from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2010.

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Mary Budworth

January 9, 2010

It has been a pleasure for our families to be friends and I will always treasure the memories.

Cassandra Wallstrum

January 4, 2010

Oh.. com'on!! ... he would say let 's go to the garden and do some pick'in
He is the most honorable man I have ever met.... He is a Italian God..... the pickles, Vic... the real life he shared with everyone he met... you just fall in love with "POP".... I remember the last time we talked... eat a pickle with a glass of wine or was it.... drink the bottle of wine with the pickle..... smiling.... I will be posting the pictures soon

January 4, 2010

What a wonderful legacy. Wishing his family comfort. Billie Jo Barber McAfee

Connie Mallory

January 3, 2010

Dan was like family while we lived next door, sharing his garden, and benefitting from his wisdom... Rest in peace, Dan, and know you will be remembered always. Connie and Ray Mallory

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