Lino Leroy Garriz

Lino Garriz, 83, beloved husband, father, and friend passed away on September 23, 2022 after a long, valiant battle with throat cancer at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital with his devoted wife, Linda, at his side.

Lino was born on January 14, 1939, at the Long Beach Naval Hospital in Long Beach, California. He is predeceased by his mother, Genevieve Carozza (née Hosch); father, Lino Perez Garriz Jr., and stepfather, Edward Carozza. He is survived by his wife, Linda Howe Garriz; sister, Mary DeLange of Green Valley, Arizona; sister, Barbara Garriz of Miami, Florida; daughters, Cara and Michaela Carozza; son-in-law, Richard Tripps, and grandsons, Richard Tripps, Andrew Tripps and Spencer Swartz of Carmel Valley, California, and Matthew Galley of Morgan Hill, California; granddaughter, Caroline Swartz of San Diego, California; granddaughter, Sarah Galley of Portland, Oregon; nephew, Ryan DeLange of Tawain and niece, Alysson DeLange of Fort Collins, Colorado.

After Lino graduated from Oak Harbor High School on Whidbey Island, Washington, Lino studied at the University of Washington and earned his B.S. in Economics. After graduation, he went into Sales, eventually becoming a Sales Representative and later a Sales Trainer for the Xerox Corporation. His true calling was to be a Restauranteur. He was an intuitive chef who could create a masterpiece from whatever was available. He was also a charming host. He owned a number of French restaurants specializing in Brittany Crepes, first in Seattle, then in Carmel, Capitola, San Juan Bautista and Laguna Hills, California.

Lino is remembered every day by his friends and family. He had an enthusiasm and inner joy that lit up any room. He was an artist, musician and wordsmith. He was intrigued by all people, and would strike up a conversation with anyone and everyone he met. He had a passion for health and wellness and always pursued expanding his knowledge and helping others to do the same. He followed his heart and stepped into each new adventure with the excitement of a child. He was an inspiration, a mentor, and a loyal friend to all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made in his honor to Atlantic Essential Development, Inc., a non-profit that works with companies, hospitals, water well drilling companies, retailers, and individuals to collect and redistribute medical supplies and equipment, water filtration supplies, clothing, and educational materials to underserved communities. Lino was passionate about everyone having access to clean, healthy water. To honor this passion, we are asking that contributions be made in his name to build a well in Ghana.

There will be a Celebration of Life Ceremony held at Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Road, Roswell, Georgia on October 9, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern (3:00 p.m. Pacific) to celebrate his amazing life. We will have refreshments after to allow time to explore some of his talents and passions on display in the room. For those who cannot attend in person, this celebration of his life will be available via Facebook Livestream for those unable to attend in person.

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