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Richard Tosetti Obituary

Richard J. Tosetti
June 10, 1949 - January 27, 2021
Richard J. Tosetti, Retired Bechtel Executive, Passes Away --

It is with profound sorrow that the family of Richard ("Rich") Tosetti announce his sudden passing on January 27, 2021 at Peninsula Hospital in San Mateo, California. A devoted husband and father, and loving brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and great uncle, Rich took great pride not only in his family but in his forty-four-year career with Bechtel Corp. from which he retired only a few years ago.

Upon receiving his Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California – Berkley, Rich joined Bechtel where his nuclear engineering career spanned both international and national assignments and projects on both the Corporate level as well as within Bechtel's multiple joint venture companies including Manager of Engineering for Savannah River Site, Deputy General Manager at Bechtel Jacobs, and General Manager at Bechtel SAIC.

Richard photographed stunning landscapes when he traveled. Always learning, he read history and biography extensively. Always creating, he was passionate about designing and building layouts for his impressive collection of model trains.

Rich is survived by his wife, Donna, daughter, Christina, brother, Paul, sister-in-law, Joan, and the many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Friends and colleagues garnered over a life well-lived and a career of challenges and achievements will miss him greatly, as well. His quality of knowledge and leadership skills were complimented by his compassion and empathy for others. For once you met Rich Tosetti, once you knew the man behind the title, it is easy to say you would never forget him.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Feb. 5 to Feb. 7, 2021.

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Ron Sherman

February 14, 2021

I hadn't seen or talked to Rich until our 50th year high school reunion, but I knew him well from our days at Westmoor High School. He was such a quality person on so many different levels. Folks like Rich are hard to come by. We were all fortunate to have him as a classmate.
My sincere condolences to his friends and family.

Ele Werner Seibold

February 13, 2021

I remember Rich as a very nice guy in school, we had lots of classes together. Condolences to his family, cherish your memories.

Patricia McGue Stark

February 13, 2021

So very sorry to read of Rich’s passing...He and I went to school together and graduated from Westmoor High in 1967...I am thankful that I was able to see him at our 50th Reunion in 2017...Rich truly was such a nice guy...On behalf of our class, my condolences to his lovely wife and family...Rest In Peace Rich ❤

John Meersman

February 8, 2021

I enjoyed working with you for many years. Rest In Peace. My condolences to your family. I know you will be missed.

Joe Nemec

February 7, 2021

Rich was a joy to work with and a good friend

Shafik Haddad

February 6, 2021

I am saddened for this loss of a friend that I have known and worked with for many decades. Rich was always the ultimate professional and mentor who cared. My fondest memory is our getting lost on a golf course and we were presumed missing until the golf marshal found us and guided us to the clubhouse. I will miss your friendship Rich. Rest In Peace.

Brett Cederdahl

February 6, 2021

Rest In Peace Rich! I am glad We had the opportunity to meet and work together at the Savannah River Site. You were a true professional and friend!

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