Varani, Richard Michael known to close friends and family as Dick, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2022, at age 86, in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Dick was born on February 8, 1936, in Eveleth, Minnesota, to Elio and Florence (née Albani) Varani. He had a rich forty-year career as a motion picture projectionist, an owner of the Leola Theater in Minneapolis, and business agent and labor representative for the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). Throughout his life, he loved the entertainment industry with a passion for classic musical theater and film. Dick's other great passion was travel, with a particular fascination for Italy, the birthplace of his parents.
Richard Michael 'Dick' Varani
Memorial Events
Funeral Services
Nativity of Mary Catholic Church 9900 Lyndale Ave S Bloomington Mn
Nativity of Mary Catholic Church 9900 Lyndale Ave S Bloomington Mn
1:00 PM, Thursday September 1st, 2022
Visitation 1 hour before service
Family and Friends
Preceded By
Elio Varani
Father
Florence Varani
Mother
Survived By
Georgina Varani
wife
Michael Varani
Son
Kathy Merrifield
Daughter
Brian Varani
Son
Robert Varani
Son
Edward Varani
Son
Jacob Merrifield
Grandson
Angela Sallberg
Granddaughtor
Nickolas Varani
Grandson
Nolan Varani
Grandson
Lauren Mickelson
Granddaughtor
Alexander Varani
Grandson
Isabella Varani
Granddaughtor
Victoria Varani
Granddaughtor
Vincent Varani
Grandson
Georgiana Sallberg
Great Granddaughtor
Camila Merrifield
Great Granddaughtor
Jack Mickelson
Great Grandson
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