Carlo S. Landini, 82, of Fruita, Colorado, passed away peacefully from this life, Friday, August 10, 2018. Carlo was born February 17, 1936, to Pete and Luisa Landini, in Fruita, Colorado. He graduated from Fruita Union High School in 1953. He then went on to become a dairy farmer with his father. He married Joyce Beede in 1955, and they raised their three children, Tom, Carla and Lori Ann. Carlo and Joyce were married for 50 years, until Joyce passed in 2005. In 2006, he married Jean Ely.
Carlo continued as a dairy farmer with his son, Tom, until 1985, at which time Tom took over the dairy. He worked for the U.S.D.A. Farm Service Agency as Mesa County Executive Director for 23 years. After retirement he continued to help on the family farm. He was very active in the community by serving on many boards, which included President of the Fruita Co-Op, Lower Valley Hospital, Mesa County Fair, Grand Valley Water Users Association, and Mesa County FSA. He was involved in Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the Elks and Moose Lodge. Carlo also enjoyed fishing, bowling, golf, and spending time with his family and friends.
Carlo is survived by his wife, Jean; his children, Carla Pitts (Steve), Lori Ann Midgley (Denny); daughter-in-law, Mariann; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; Jean’s four children and seven grandchildren; a very special nephew, Kenny Pete Miller (Donna), along with numerous other nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Bob Beede (Sue).
He was proceeded in death by his parents; sisters, Mary and Carmel; his wife, Joyce; and son, Tom.
Services: Rosary, Thursday, August 16 at 7 PM at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary; Mass, Friday, August 17 at 11 AM at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church. Carlo will be laid to rest at New Elmwood Cemetery, Fruita, CO, immediately following the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to HopeWest Hospice, 3090B North 12th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81506, or other charity of choice.
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