Craig Patrick Bettale - Born December 16, 1958 in Fort Collins, Colorado; taken by the Lord on November 28, 2008 in Sonoma, CA. Beloved husband of Cathie Eldridge, stepfather to Jon and Lindsay Eldridge and Laura Sczepanik. Grandfather to Carmen and Cash Martin and Shelby Sczepanik. Cherished son of Germaine Bettale and adored brother of Celeste (Ron) Hall, Gail Hagge, Kevin (Michelle) Bettale and Richard Bettale. Preceded in death by brother Steven Battale and father Antonio Bettale. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
With a mountain manâ??s passion for life, Pat faced each day anew with strong faith, optimism, humor and belief in his dreams. He loved everything outdoors from hunting, fishing, camping, to black powder and target shooting. In his short life he mined in Colorado and ran his own explosives company. Twenty years ago he brought his mom to California and pursued a career in insurance in which he stayed. We are all the better for knowing him and privileged for having been loved by him. He will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, Magnolia Ave. and Keokuk St., Petaluma. Family and friends are also invited to meet on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the mortuary, thence to St. Vincent de Paul Church, 35 Liberty St., Petaluma, where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Fort Morgan, CO.