David Henry Leveroni III

David Henry Leveroni III, of Novato, California, passed away peacefully at home on the ranch where he was born 90 years earlier, on January 15, 2026.

David was a devoted husband to Joyce Leveroni for 69 years and a loving father to their three children. A hardworking and dedicated dairyman, he spent his life living and working at the family dairy, Leveroni Brothers, where his commitment to the land and his family’s legacy was evident every day.

Each year, David eagerly anticipated the annual hunting trip to Canby with family and friends. He was a long-time member of the Wilson Gun Club and enjoyed the camaraderie and camp life that came with it. He also cherished weekend trips with his family to the Bettinelli Ranch in Yorkville, where he could truly relax.

David had a well-known sweet tooth and loved making homemade ice cream using milk straight from the milk tank—a special treat treasured by all of his grandchildren. His neighbors, the Joe Corda family, especially loved his lemon meringue pies. After retiring, David found joy in spending time with his family, tinkering around the ranch, and riding his side-by-side to make sure everything on the ranch was just as it should be.

He was a proud member of the Petaluma Elks, Novato Druids, Nicasio Native Sons of the Golden West, and the Marin County Farm Bureau.

David was preceded in death by his parents, David Leveroni II and Ida Leveroni; his brother, Bob Leveroni (Maradee); and his daughter, Laurie Figone (Dan). He is survived by his sons, Paul Leveroni (Lisa) and David Leveroni IV; his son-in-law Dan Figone; his grandchildren Garret Medeiros, Amy Fadelli, Ashley Huizingh, Stacy Leveroni, Sabrina Figone, Randi Leveroni, and Shannon Leveroni, step-grandchildren Christopher Sepulveda and Kyle Sepulveda, and 11 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A rosary service will be held Monday, January 26th at 6:30 p.m. at Parent-Sorensen Mortuary in Petaluma.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 27th at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Petaluma. A reception will follow at Petaluma Elks Lodge #901.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the North Bay Dairywomen Scholarship Fund or your favorite charity.