Edwin Tognetti Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Edwin Tognetti of Gilroy, California, who passed away on June 21, 2025, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Edwin Tognetti to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Tognetti and Ed Tognetti; and his grandparents, Maggie, Pete Tognetti, Jennie and Attilio Galetti.

He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Rizzi; his children, Nancy Sosa, Andrea Castro, Gary Tognetti (Natalie) and Tony Tognetti (Kelsey); his grandchildren, Matthew, Michelle, Mark Sosa, Lauren, Andrew Castro, Leah, Sophia, Nathan Tognetti, Nolan, Brady and Logan Tognetti; his sister Carol Coryell; his sisters-in-law, Julie Nelson (Jim) and Karen Christopher; his caregiver Kathy Napolitano; his in-laws, Vic and Gloria Rizzi; his brother-in-law Vic Rizzi, Jr.; and his close friend Dirk Buchser (Louie Trinchero).

Donations in Eddie's memory can be made to Jakes Wish Rescue, PO Box 1345, San Martin, CA 95046 or any charity of your choice.