Final Salute

Evo Frank Fanucchi
September 22, 1920-October 18, 2025

A rough and tumble Italian boy, grew up in Eureka. He sold newspapers at brothels, played stick ball with gangsters and helped his parents run a barely legal establishment.

He joined the US Navy construction battalion during World War II, proudly serving his country as a Seabee.

Returning home, he began a long career as bartender and co-owner of Roy’s Italian restaurant.

A frugal do-it-yourselfer, Evo could lay brick, pour cement and fix just about anything mechanical. He only really got “old” after the age of 103!

Evo is survived by his wife Catherine, who he met in 1974; his daughter Tina Grenamyer-Nickles, who lives in Fallon, Nevada; her sons Keith, Monte and Lance and their children. He also leaves behind his nephew Joe Fanucchi and his children — Lisa, Teri, Brett, Angela and Julie — and his niece Nina Crowe and her children, Zack and Alex. He was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo and Teresa; his brother Roy Fanucchi; and his sister Ida Newell.

There will be a gathering at the Elks Lodge from 1 to 3 p.m. on November 16 for an Honor Guard Ceremony.

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