FALL OF TREE TAKES LIFE OF S.L.O. PIONEER
Robertino Righetti Is Killed In Ranch Accident
Robertino Righeiit, well known rancher, was killed, probably instantly, late Friday afternoon, when a tree which he was trimming at his ranch, rolled over, pinning him beneath and breaking his neck.
He had been a resident of the county for the past 50 years.
Mr. Righetti, with David Littlejohn, of 1681 Palm st. had felled the tree in Poly Canyon, on the Righetti ranch, in the morning, and in the afternoon, while Mr. Littlejohn was in town, the rancher went to the canyon to trim off some of the limbs.
Discovers Tragedy
When Mr. Littlejohn returned to the tree, late in the afternoon, he found Mr. Righetti crumpled under it, with one of the tree limbs lying across his neck.
From the position of the body, John Freeman, deputy coroner, who was called to the scene, expressed the opinion that the trimming off of one of the limbs had allowed the tree to roll over on the rancher, the limb striking him in the neck.
Death had occurred some three hours before the body was found, it was believed. The body was taken to the Richardson funeral parlors.
Pioneer of County
Mr. Righetti was 70 years old and one of the best known ranchers in this county, taking an active interest in the agricultural and civic progress in the community, and he had a wide circle of friends, who will join with his family in mourning his passing.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Alena Righetti, and was the father of Guido Righetti, E.P. Righetti and Milton Righetti of this city, and of Mrs. Clara Rice, of Santa Barbara county.
A brother, E. Righetti, of Santa Maria, and a sister, Mrs. Claudina Bonetti, also of Santa Maria, survive.
Funeral on Monday
Funeral services will be held on Monday morning at half past ten at the Elks lodge rooms, with the order of Elks in charge of the service.
Interment will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.
San Luis Obispo Daily Telegram, Sat. Sep.7, 1929 p.1
Robertino Righetti Is Killed In Ranch Accident
Robertino Righeiit, well known rancher, was killed, probably instantly, late Friday afternoon, when a tree which he was trimming at his ranch, rolled over, pinning him beneath and breaking his neck.
He had been a resident of the county for the past 50 years.
Mr. Righetti, with David Littlejohn, of 1681 Palm st. had felled the tree in Poly Canyon, on the Righetti ranch, in the morning, and in the afternoon, while Mr. Littlejohn was in town, the rancher went to the canyon to trim off some of the limbs.
Discovers Tragedy
When Mr. Littlejohn returned to the tree, late in the afternoon, he found Mr. Righetti crumpled under it, with one of the tree limbs lying across his neck.
From the position of the body, John Freeman, deputy coroner, who was called to the scene, expressed the opinion that the trimming off of one of the limbs had allowed the tree to roll over on the rancher, the limb striking him in the neck.
Death had occurred some three hours before the body was found, it was believed. The body was taken to the Richardson funeral parlors.
Pioneer of County
Mr. Righetti was 70 years old and one of the best known ranchers in this county, taking an active interest in the agricultural and civic progress in the community, and he had a wide circle of friends, who will join with his family in mourning his passing.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Alena Righetti, and was the father of Guido Righetti, E.P. Righetti and Milton Righetti of this city, and of Mrs. Clara Rice, of Santa Barbara county.
A brother, E. Righetti, of Santa Maria, and a sister, Mrs. Claudina Bonetti, also of Santa Maria, survive.
Funeral on Monday
Funeral services will be held on Monday morning at half past ten at the Elks lodge rooms, with the order of Elks in charge of the service.
Interment will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.
San Luis Obispo Daily Telegram, Sat. Sep.7, 1929 p.1
FALL OF TREE TAKES LIFE OF S.L.O. PIONEER
Robertino Righetti Is Killed In Ranch Accident
Robertino Righeiit, well known rancher, was killed, probably instantly, late Friday afternoon, when a tree which he was trimming at his ranch, rolled over, pinning him beneath and breaking his neck.
He had been a resident of the county for the past 50 years.
Mr. Righetti, with David Littlejohn, of 1681 Palm st. had felled the tree in Poly Canyon, on the Righetti ranch, in the morning, and in the afternoon, while Mr. Littlejohn was in town, the rancher went to the canyon to trim off some of the limbs.
Discovers Tragedy
When Mr. Littlejohn returned to the tree, late in the afternoon, he found Mr. Righetti crumpled under it, with one of the tree limbs lying across his neck.
From the position of the body, John Freeman, deputy coroner, who was called to the scene, expressed the opinion that the trimming off of one of the limbs had allowed the tree to roll over on the rancher, the limb striking him in the neck.
Death had occurred some three hours before the body was found, it was believed. The body was taken to the Richardson funeral parlors.
Pioneer of County
Mr. Righetti was 70 years old and one of the best known ranchers in this county, taking an active interest in the agricultural and civic progress in the community, and he had a wide circle of friends, who will join with his family in mourning his passing.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Alena Righetti, and was the father of Guido Righetti, E.P. Righetti and Milton Righetti of this city, and of Mrs. Clara Rice, of Santa Barbara county.
A brother, E. Righetti, of Santa Maria, and a sister, Mrs. Claudina Bonetti, also of Santa Maria, survive.
Funeral on Monday
Funeral services will be held on Monday morning at half past ten at the Elks lodge rooms, with the order of Elks in charge of the service.
Interment will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.
San Luis Obispo Daily Telegram, Sat. Sep.7, 1929 p.1
Robertino Righetti Is Killed In Ranch Accident
Robertino Righeiit, well known rancher, was killed, probably instantly, late Friday afternoon, when a tree which he was trimming at his ranch, rolled over, pinning him beneath and breaking his neck.
He had been a resident of the county for the past 50 years.
Mr. Righetti, with David Littlejohn, of 1681 Palm st. had felled the tree in Poly Canyon, on the Righetti ranch, in the morning, and in the afternoon, while Mr. Littlejohn was in town, the rancher went to the canyon to trim off some of the limbs.
Discovers Tragedy
When Mr. Littlejohn returned to the tree, late in the afternoon, he found Mr. Righetti crumpled under it, with one of the tree limbs lying across his neck.
From the position of the body, John Freeman, deputy coroner, who was called to the scene, expressed the opinion that the trimming off of one of the limbs had allowed the tree to roll over on the rancher, the limb striking him in the neck.
Death had occurred some three hours before the body was found, it was believed. The body was taken to the Richardson funeral parlors.
Pioneer of County
Mr. Righetti was 70 years old and one of the best known ranchers in this county, taking an active interest in the agricultural and civic progress in the community, and he had a wide circle of friends, who will join with his family in mourning his passing.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Alena Righetti, and was the father of Guido Righetti, E.P. Righetti and Milton Righetti of this city, and of Mrs. Clara Rice, of Santa Barbara county.
A brother, E. Righetti, of Santa Maria, and a sister, Mrs. Claudina Bonetti, also of Santa Maria, survive.
Funeral on Monday
Funeral services will be held on Monday morning at half past ten at the Elks lodge rooms, with the order of Elks in charge of the service.
Interment will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.
San Luis Obispo Daily Telegram, Sat. Sep.7, 1929 p.1
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