Robert L. Mini

October 22, 1921 - May 15, 2022

Robert L Mini, best known as Uncle Bob to all in Napa Valley, passed away peacefully May 15, 2022. Robert was born in San Francisco October 22, 1921 to Martin L Mini and Rita W Mini. He grew up in Benicia, attending Saint Vincent’s High School and St. Mary’s College.

In 1943 he joined the Navy and proudly served our country. During World War II he received many awards including The Navy Cross.

When he retired from active duty, he joined the Naval Reserves and worked as an electrician for Crockett Electric. Robert retired from the Naval Reserves in 1970 and retired from the IBEW in the late 1980’s.

In the early 1990s Robert bought a place in Lewiston, ID with his wife, Patricia Mini, to spend time with her family there. After his wife passed away in 1997 Robert would spend 50% of his time in Idaho and 50% of his time in Napa with his family in Capell Valley.

Robert was very active with his Catholic faith from Saint Dominic‘s in Benicia to Saint Stan’s and All Saints in Lewiston to St. Apollinaris in Napa.

Uncle Bob leaves behind beloved family members in Capell Valley and lots of family and friends all over the states.

In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to Saint Anthony‘s kitchen. A Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 24 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at St. Apollinaris Catholic Church, 3700 Lassen St., Napa, CA 94558.

Internment will be at St. Dominic Cemetery, 585 Hillcrest Ave., Benicia, CA 94510.

Arrangements under the care of Passalacqua Funeral Chapel. Please visit his online tribute at: www.passalacquafuneralchapel.com

Passalacqua Funeral Chapel (707) 745-3130.