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Title: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
Post by: rocker59 on March 10, 2016, 08:39:54 PM: I have just learned from his wife that santaferider, Marcelo, has left us.

Passed in his sleep in the early hours this morning.

I'll miss riding Northern New Mexico with him.

Marcelo was a true sport-touring enthusiast, owning a BMW R1100RT and a Ducati ST3, and riding the wheels off of them! He owned a V11 LeMans until a knee injury required him to sell it a few years ago...

(https://rocker59.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Solo-Ride-Santa-Fe-9172008/i-RZGQcbr/0/L/DSCN3820-L.jpg)

(https://rocker59.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Solo-Ride-Santa-Fe-9172008/i-DD8VFtM/0/L/DSCN3798-L.jpg)

his member profile: http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=417
Title: Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
Post by: oldbike54 on March 10, 2016, 08:41:59 PM: Bummer .

Dusty
Title: Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
Post by: ITSec on March 10, 2016, 08:45:00 PM: Sad to hear.

"...any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind" - the more so when it is a fellow rider and Guzzisti, even when unmet.
Title: Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
Post by: Muzz on March 10, 2016, 08:50:48 PM: Sad when a fellow rider passes. My condolences to his family.

I remember him to be a pretty enthusiastic cook, learnt a few tips on cooking (what you guys call) clams.
Title: Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
Post by: ohiorider on March 10, 2016, 09:35:12 PM: Quote from: ITSec on March 10, 2016, 08:45:00 PM
Sad to hear.

"...any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind" - the more so when it is a fellow rider and Guzzisti, even when unmet.
I believe your post says it as well as I could have.

RIP, Marcelo.

Bob
Title: Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
Post by: lucydad on March 10, 2016, 09:35:58 PM: Rocker,

Sad to hear of his passing. Sipapu is a place I know well. Wish I had known him.

Namaste

I lost a good friend in Durango last week. It hurts. Knew him since 1969.
Title: Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
Post by: pete roper on March 10, 2016, 10:06:47 PM: Top bloke. Sean and I had the pleasure of staying with him and his charming wife in 2010 (?) when we did the southern deserts trip on our V11's. A kind and generous man. Tonight I will raise a glass in his honour.

Pete
Title: Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
Post by: pebra on March 11, 2016, 02:43:22 AM: That's sad to hear.
I remember him as a good contributor to the board, may he ride in peace.
Title: Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
Post by: Zoom Zoom on March 11, 2016, 05:36:34 AM: I too will raise a glass to Marcello. My condolences to his family and friends.

John Henry
Title: Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
Post by: Carlo DeSantis on March 11, 2016, 07:47:26 AM: I never met him, but I do remember enjoying his posts on WG.

Buon Viaggio, Marcello!

Carlo
Title: Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on March 11, 2016, 08:01:13 AM: I, too, will raise a glass. Blue skies and tailwinds, Marcello..the Guzzi family is greatly diminished.
Title: Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
Post by: lucian on March 11, 2016, 08:19:37 AM: My condolences Mike, seems there is a shortage of good guy's on the other side.
Title: Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
Post by: Tobit on March 11, 2016, 08:29:46 AM: Never met Marcello but my condolences to his family and friends.

Tobit :coffee:
Title: Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
Post by: LowRyter on March 11, 2016, 09:18:32 AM: RIP. Quite a tribute here.
Title: Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
Post by: blackcat on March 11, 2016, 09:43:01 AM: RIP. Sorry to read this news.
Title: Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
Post by: oldbike54 on March 11, 2016, 09:52:35 AM: Quote from: lucian on March 11, 2016, 08:19:37 AM
My condolences Dusty, seems there is a shortage of good guy's on the other side.

I think you are correct , although you probably meant Mike . Still , the loss is felt by all of us .

Dusty
Title: Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
Post by: BillinPA on March 11, 2016, 03:38:40 PM: Sad to hear, never had the pleasure of meeting him, but did enjoy his internet company. Condolences to his family and friends.
Title: Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
Post by: Daleroso on March 11, 2016, 03:57:03 PM: Always a loss & bit of a void when a senior rides ahead. I do enjoy seeing a young new rider on his/her first bike with the accompanying smile & chatter. That helps. :smiley:
Title: Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on March 11, 2016, 04:53:41 PM: Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on March 11, 2016, 08:01:13 AM
I, too, will raise a glass. Blue skies and tailwinds, Marcello..the Guzzi family is greatly diminished.

Dorcia and I just did that. Godspeed..
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Post by: mentalfloss on March 12, 2016, 05:01:22 PM: RIP SFR :bike-037:
Title: Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
Post by: Green1000S on March 12, 2016, 05:40:48 PM: Godspeed our fellow Guzzista.