Ron Caretti

Ron Caretti, 75, of Rocklin, California, was received by the hands of the Lord on September 23, 2023. Born in Napa, CA on January 19, 1948, Ron grew up with his two siblings and cousins in Vallejo, CA, where many knew him as “Ronnie”. He later served in the army during the Vietnam War, after which he devoted himself to his education and received his Bachelors of Science from Sacramento State in 1977. With his talent for mathematics, science, and leadership, he quickly worked his way up to Assistant Laboratory Director for Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. In his spare time, he loved working in the yard, exercising, being outdoors, singing soul music with his kids, and watching them play sports. He was proud of the successful life he created with a strong work ethic and a stubborn determination, but most of all, he was proud of the home he had created for his family. Many will remember his dedication to local charities, especially his love of Christmas toy drives. His family will miss his silly dad jokes, late night talks, amazing pesto spaghetti, and his affinity for pineapple upside down cake and cheesy hallmark movies. He often recited a quote by Babe Ruth to his children, “Heroes get remembered, but legends never die. Follow your heart kid and you’ll never go wrong.” He had meant this both in sports and in life, so that his children always follow their hearts, and carry the same resilience and unwavering commitment to themselves and their loved ones that Ron had shown throughout his life. Ron is survived by his beloved half: Maria, children: Ronald, Gina, Anthony, Kailyn, and Alexis, six grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at Murray Family Funeral Chapel, in Rocklin, CA, on October 20, 2023 from 2-6 pm, with Funeral Liturgy services the following day October 21, 2023, at SS. Peter & Paul at 10 am, reception to follow. In remembrance, the Caretti family is accepting donations in his name to the Salvation Army or the Sierra Club. Dad, as we try to honor the life that you’ve lived and love one another in solidarity, we hope that you don’t have too much ‘stuff doing’ to watch down on us from above. We love you.

Ron Caretti

January 19, 1948 - September 23, 2023