Richard Louis Grossi

Passed away peacefully at home October 20,2023 surrounded by family. He was born August 25,1940 in Santa Rosa and raised in Inverness, CA. He resided on his family ranch until he passed.

Richard was known for being a jokester and the life of the party. Everywhere he traveled he knew someone and made friends easily; people who met him felt like they knew him forever. He was deeply rooted into the agricultural community being an advocate for agriculture. Richard was a board member on the Marin County Farm Bureau and a board member of the Farm Service Agency, he was also the Past President and board member of the Sonoma Marin Cattlemen’s Association and member of the Sonoma County Trailblazers since 1982. He loved passing his passions and knowledge onto his family.

He is survived  by his wife of 59 years, Jacqueline Grossi, his daughters, Joyce Grossi Arndt (Robert) and Diane Grossi Turner; granddaughters Ashley, Jessica and Katie Arndt and great granddaughter , Emma.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 26,2023 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma.  The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 27,2023 at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Olema, CA. Private entombment will follow at Olema Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to your favorite charity.