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Enrico Barilati Obituary

Enrico Ernest Barilati passed away peacefully on April 15, 2023. He was born on November 15, 1925 to Victor and Angelina Barilati. Enrico was a native of Scotts Valley, California. He attended Scotts Valley Elementary and graduated from Santa Cruz High. Throughout his life, Enrico lived in Scotts Valley and in Santa Cruz. He served in the US Army and worked as a carpenter and farmer. Enrico enjoyed hunting, gambling, football, trips to Lake Tahoe, deer bbq, bocciball. He attended Villa Maria Del Mar and Star of the Sea Catholic Church.Enrico is survived by his daughters Barbara Rustad and Debbie Barilati; granddaughters Casandra Raven, Haily Rustad-Leal; grandson Joshua LeBarre; and great granddaughter Karli Raven; and great grandson Jax Raven.Enrico is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Sally Barilati and his brother, Joe Barilati. Funeral Mass will take place on May 8, 2023 at 11am at The Villa Maria Del Mar at 21918 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA with Viewing to begin at 10am.In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Native Animal Rescue on 17th Ave or SPCA Santa Cruz.

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Published by Santa Cruz Sentinel on Apr. 30, 2023.

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Jenny Brown

April 30, 2023

Very saddened to read about Rico's passing. I waited on the Barilati family (Rico, Sally, Joe & Jeanne), at the bank in Santa Cruz until my retirement. They were always courteous & kind. Also, fun loving as Joe & Rico liked joking with each other. Pleasant conversations that I got to be a part of & a lot of laughs !

Rick Dimeo

April 30, 2023

Debbie and family,Sorry to here about your dad a always enjoyed him and your mom on my trips I would put together to Reno Italian festival . Take care Rick Dimeo

Paul & Kathy Croci

April 29, 2023

I remember Rico during my younger years coming to Linden to hunt with my uncle Richey and Uncle Joey. We spent our younger years vacationing at Lala Angies and every so often we would see Rico there taking care of the ranch. It was Rico I believe who gave me and my sister our first hay ride behind his tractor with many of our Santa Cruz cousins. Many fond memories for me.

My heartfelt sympathy for Barbara, Debbie and their families on the loss of their Father. Blessed are those memories we all have of him.

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Villa Maria Del Mar

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Villa Maria Del Mar

2-1918 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

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