Renato Recato was born to Pedro Recato and Erminia Baranda in Manila, Philippines on January 7, 1947. He passed away peacefully in Edmonds, Washington in the early morning hours of July 30, 2008. Renato is survived by his sister Lilia Torrente, his son Rene Recato (spouse: Clarissa Recato), his daughter Anna Buenvenida (spouse: Marc Buenvenida), and his beautiful granddaughter Carena Recato.
Renato grew up in the Philippines, and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Accounting before moving to Canada with his mother in the 70’s. In 1976, he welcomed his son Rene, then in 1978, his daughter Anna. Together, they moved to the United States, finally settling in Seattle in the late 80’s. Renato began working for the US Postal Service as a window clerk and also served as a Union Steward for his fellow employees. He worked hard and eventually even became an instructor, which he very much enjoyed. Renato also took tax preparation classes and began preparing taxes for others in his spare time.
Renato was a warm, caring and kind man who was always quick to offer a story about his children or work at the Post Office. He worked hard his whole life, and even moreso as he raised his children on his own. Renato encountered struggles as a single father, but always managed to provide for his children, instilling in them values of hard work and pride in who they were. No matter how difficult things got, he was always kind, often patient, and above all loving to his children. He experienced great joy in his last years watching them grow, take on careers, and start their own families.
All who knew Renato often saw his winning smile and heard his joyous chuckle. He loved to travel and especially loved to cruise. Renato also enjoyed returning to the Philippines to visit with friends and relatives, and looked forward to retiring there. He loved to dance and sing and prided himself in the many Karaoke competitions he won. Renato loved life and his joy was always infectious. He also had a pure and firm love for the Lord and shared that faith openly.
Funeral arrangements and viewing will be at Barton Family Funeral Service in Kirkland, Washington and a funeral Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Bothell. Renato will be laid to rest at Holyrood Catholic Cemetery in Shoreline
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