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Norman Cesar Restani

1934 - 2025

Norman Cesar Restani obituary, 1934-2025

BORN

1934

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Chapel of the Highlands

194 Millwood Drive

Millbrae, California

Norman Restani Obituary

Norman Cesar Restani - Passed away peacefully June 20, 2025 at the age of 90. Norman was a native San Franciscan, born on August 1, 1934 to Joseph Norio Restani and Bruna Bernice Battaglia. He was the loving husband for 54 years to the late Helen Restani and beloved father to Diane Restani, Teri Caprini (Anthony) and predeceased by his son Jeffrey; dear Nono of Dominic, Jake and AJ Caprini; brother of Bianca Hopkins, Jimmy Restani and the late Joan Dowdall; brother-in-law to Robert Zugar (Judy) and Edward Zugar (Terry). Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends may visit on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 after 4:00 p.m. at CHAPEL OF THE HIGHLANDS, El Camino Real at 194 Millwood Drive in Millbrae, with a Vigil Service beginning at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Robert Catholic Church in San Bruno, followed by committal at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Colma.

Norman's family appreciates donations to the charity of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The San Mateo Daily Journal on Jun. 26, 2025.

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John Marron

July 1, 2025

Norm,
I wanted to take a moment to share some cherished memories from our time at Almaden (Twin Creeks). I often think back to my younger days, especially those joyful moments spent walking up to Kate and John Zugers' cabin. Knowing that you had those two mini bikes at the cabin right there made my visits so much more special. I can't express enough how grateful I am that you let me ride one; it truly brought me so much joy that day.

I still vividly recall the next morning. It was early, around 6:30 AM, and in my excitement, I hopped on one of your mini bikes. I pulled the recoil starter, and to my delight, it roared to life! Imagine my surprise when Helen opened the cabin door and told me to shut it down. I realized I was in trouble then. That day has stayed with me all these years, and I look back on it with a smile. Thank you for those wonderful memories. God bless you.

With warm regards,
John Marron

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Memorial Events
for Norman Restani

Jul

1

Visitation

4:00 p.m.

Chapel of the Highlands

194 Millwood Drive, Millbrae, CA

Jul

1

Vigil

7:00 p.m.

Chapel of the Highlands

194 Millwood Drive, Millbrae, CA

Jul

2

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

Saint Robert Catholic Church

San Bruno, CA

Jul

2

Committal

Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery

Colma, CA

Funeral services provided by:

Chapel of the Highlands

194 Millwood Drive, Millbrae, CA 94030

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