Charles A. Malnati

CHARLES A. MALNATI, one of the last of the good ol’ boys left us on April 3, 2014 at the age of 92.  He was born on July 7th, 1921 in Occidental to Carlo and Clara Malnati; raised in Occidental, the Two Rock Valley area and a longtime resident of Petaluma.   He retired from Hunt & Behrens Feed Mill after 34 years.  He was a 50 year+ member of the Native Sons of the Golden West, Sonoma Marin Swiss Club, and St. James Church.  He was one of the original members of the Tocaloma Gun Club and a founding player of the Nicasio Valley baseball and softball teams.   He enjoyed his family and many friends.  His passion was deer hunting locally and out of state, raising fox terrier dogs, and barbecuing chicken for various community events.  He was known for his large garden with his signature crop of sweet corn.  He enjoyed sharing his gardening knowledge with four generations of his family.  He was proud of his partnership with longtime friend, Tom Furrer, a high school teacher and founder of the Casa Grande United Anglers.   Loving husband of 67 years to Virginia (Cincera). Preceded in death by son Ken, sister Anna Cummings, brothers-in-law, Pete Allena and Sil Cincera.  Loving father of Pat Pedrani (Joe) and Ron (Lupe).  Loving Nono to Jamie, Marcello, Jolene, Vincent, Anthony and Kenneth (Molly).  Loving great-Nono of Trystan.  Loving brother of Alfred Caletti (Martha), Linda Tamba (Frank), Carlo Panizzera (Betty), and Eugene Panizzera.  Loving brother-in-law of Annie Allena, Mabel Nelson (Bob), and Donna Cincera.     Known by many as “Uncle Charlie.”   His parting words: WHAT A HELL OF A RIDE.     Friends and family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass, Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 11:00 AM at St. James Catholic Church, 125 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy., Petaluma, CA 94954.  A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma with a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM at St. James Church.  In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made to United Anglers of Casa Grande High School, 333 Casa Grande Rd., Petaluma, CA 94954, St. James Church, or a charity of your choice.  Private Interment.