Henry J. Sarlatte

Henry J. Sarlatte - Born on June 4, 1942 in San Francisco, CA. Passed away suddenly on January 12, 2010 in Petaluma, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Celine Sarlatte. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Gayle, his son Henri (DeAnn), his son Raymond (Melanie), grandchildren, Hannah, Sarah, Raymond, Kathryn, and Briana. He is also survived by his brother Laurent Sarlatte (Joan) of Oakland, CA and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Friends and family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass, Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 35 Liberty St., Petaluma. A Visitation will be held on Monday, January 18, 2010 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM at the PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma. Memorial contributions may be made to the Petaluma Kitchen, 301 Payran St., Petaluma, CA 94952. Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Petaluma. Henry graduated in 1964 from the University of San Francisco and began his teaching career in 1966 at Rohnert Park Jr.-Sr. High School. In 1968 he moved to Rancho Cotate High School where he taught and coached until his retirement in 2004. During his 38 years in the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District, he was a teacher (Exemplar Teacher in 1987), coach, mentor, year book advisor, and for over 15 years served as Rancho Cotate's Athletic Director (1984-1999). Some say he defined that job for all who would follow. He was the 1994-95 North Coast Section Athletic Director of the Year. He would not go unnoticed in a room, on a football field or in a gymnasium. He was passionate and quick to give his opinion, but was a generous man with a big heart. He will be missed by many.