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Richard Pensabene Obituary

Richard John Pensabene Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, after a 12 year battle with Multiple Myeloma. At his side, were his 3 children Danny, Natalie and Cara Pensabene and loving partner Susie Lampert. Sharing Rich's life were many other family & friends, including his grandson Roman, daughter-in-law Oxana, sister Marilyn Madrone and his mutt, Wiley. Born in San Francisco on February 15, 1950 to Dominic & Bernice Pensabene, and graduated from Terra Linda High School where he gained a passion for sports and cars. Rich served in the U.S. Coast Guard as a BM2 from 1970 to 1974. He was awarded the Coast Guard Life Saving Medal. Rich was the owner of Parallel Wheel Alignment in Novato Ca, known as one of the top auto repair shops in the industry from 1978-2002. He happily raised his family in Sonoma, Ca. Rich enjoyed fine dinning, hiking and golf and loved cooking for his family & friends. Most summers, Rich spent time with his family at Trinity Alps Resort. Rich will be remembered as a father, partner & friend who found the humor in life and the importance of love & respect. A memorial service will be held at the Mill Valley Community Center on Sunday, November 27th at 2PM. Donations can be made in Rich Pensabene's name to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 2011.

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Pam Mishoe-Chisholm

November 30, 2011

Natalie, Cara, Danny and family. Rob and I were so very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please know we have you in our thoughts and prayers. Love Pam

Denny Umphreys

November 22, 2011

I saw Rich some months back at the Vintage Mall in Novato. I knew that since the reunion he was fighting again health-wise. We talked at least a half hour or so... he said he was feeling much better. He said that he was going to beat this. Damn...

November 22, 2011

Uncle Rich, David and I will miss your funny laugh (kinda of honking sound) and all the good times we had together. You were the best person in the world to play a joke on and we did many. We take comfort in knowing you are with family and friends we also haved missed through the years and someday we will all be together again. Kisses, David and Laura

Dallas Goldsmith

November 21, 2011

Some people see the glass half empty some people see the glass half full. Rich saw the glass overflowing. Whenever I was with Rich he made me feel important. I will miss that. My love is with your family.

November 21, 2011

My prayers go out to Richard and his family, I did not know Richard very well, but my husband John who passed away in June Did. Richard came to the hospital many times to see John and John alway looked forward to his visits. Richard will be missed, but I know that John will be watching over him.

Patty Feerick

Jeanine Mack-Velez

November 21, 2011

May you rest in peace my dear friend and neighbor. They'll never be another like you...I loved sharing our times, good and bad, and you will be forever in my heart. To Riches family and friends, please find comfort in knowing he is no longer suffering and Rich passed on with his dignity and the love of his wonderful family and Susie by his side; which is what we all can hope for when it is our time. Jeanine Mack Velez (Sonoma, CA)

Kevin Kroner

November 21, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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