Mark Albert Vellutini

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mark Vellutini, who passed away peacefully on May 15, 2023, at the age of 62.

Born Mark Albert Vellutini on February 25, 1961, in Sebastopol, CA, to Albert and Patricia Vellutini, Mark grew up in Healdsburg, CA, and attended St. John's Catholic School, Healdsburg High School and Santa Rosa Junior College.

Mark was a devoted father to his two sons, Matthew and Dominic. They made their home in Cloverdale, CA, where he worked for the family business, Tri Valley Vineyard Management, for 26 years.

Mark was an outstanding athlete from a young age, excelling in baseball and football. He began his sports career with Peanut League baseball and Pop Warner football and continued playing all the way through the JC, where his aspirations were cut short by a knee injury. He enjoyed coaching and watching his boys' sporting events, as well as being a lifelong, ardent Oakland Raiders and Oakland A's fan. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family.

Mark had a wonderful sense of humor and a special way of making people laugh and smile. Mark is survived by his former wife Leslee Vellutini, two sons Matthew and Dominic Vellutini, father Albert Vellutini, brother Michael Vellutini (Cheryl), sister Kristine Koch (Bill), and nephews Riley, Casey, and Cody Koch. Mark was predeceased by his mother Patricia Vellutini.

A Catholic memorial service will be held at St. John the Baptist Church in Healdsburg on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to your favorite charity.

Published in Healdsburg Tribune · May 19, 2023