Frederick Cyril Besana

Frederick Cyril Besana passed away in Roseville on Saturday November 7th at the age of 85. Born in Lincoln, California on April 5th, 1930 to Cedo and Clara Besana, Fred remained a Northern California guy his entire life. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife of 55 years, Sylvia. He is survived by his son Fred (Shelly), grandson Adam, and brother Keven (Barbara).

Fred was an avid hunter and fisherman from the time of his youth in Lincoln until his early 80’s. As a 57 year member of Sierra View Country Club in Roseville, golf played a large and enjoyable part of his life.

Fred graduated from Lincoln High School and attended Placer (Sierra) Junior College. After serving in the US Air Force for 4 years, Fred embarked on a 12 year baseball career caped by playing with the Baltimore Orioles in 1956. After his baseball career ended, Fred finished his college degree at Sacramento State. He went on to get both his teaching credential and Master’s Degree at Sac State as well. He started his teaching and baseball coaching career at Roseville High School before going to Oakmont when that campus open in 1966. He left for American River Junior College in 1968 to teach and coach baseball and remained there until his retirement in 1990.

Services will be held Friday, November 13th at 10am, Lambert’s Funeral home at 400 Douglas Blvd in Roseville. Services will be preceded by a viewing at 9am. Burial will be private but a reception will immediately follow the services at Sierra View country Club.