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Michael Binetti posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
I just found out about Kelly's passing and I'm having a very difficult time processing it. Even though Kelly and I drifted apart as adults, Kelly was constantly in my thoughts and filled so many of my favorite childhood memories. Through the years so many friends come and go from our lives, some leaving a lasting mark, others barely a remembrance. Kelly was that one friend, more than anyone else that so many of my fondest memories are intertwined with and any recollection would be impossible without seeing his face, usually with that famous Herauf smile that he wore like a trademark. I met Kelly shortly after my family moved so Sunnyvale in 1965 when he and I were placed in the same 5th Grade class at Panama Elementary. Call it fate, call it one of Gods little jests, but for whatever reason we found ourselves sitting right next to each other, much to the anxiety and frustration of our teacher Mrs. Raymond. It's not that we were rowdy or even troublemakers for the most part, but every class has a class clown and unfortunately for poor Mrs. Raymond, she happened to have two. The fact that we sat right next to each other didn't help as we took great pride in seeing which one of us could deprive the most kids of their education. From the very first day of class he and I bonded and would remain the closest of friends through the rest of 5th grade and all of sixth grade. Junior High saw us drift apart, but by our sophomore year of high school we were back to being inseparable. By this time Kelly was living alone with his dad right across the street from our High School which was fantastic. Tony worked late many nights so it felt at times as if Kelly had his own apartment. I spent so much time in that apartment that the living room couch began to take on an imprint of my face. I have so many wonderful memories of those years. I could not have asked for a better or closer friend during to laugh with or confide in. Towards the end of high school we once again started to drift apart. Kelly graduated early and went on to De Anza College, and I, like everyone else that I knew finished our senior year as scheduled. It wasn't until a couple of years later that we reconnected and ended up taking a volleyball class at De Anza. We both needed a couple of Phys Ed credits to transfer and night volleyball was our ticket. I had known Kelly since we were 11 years old and to say that sports were not Kelly's thing would be an understatement. Throughout the years whenever our friends would put together a pick-up game of basketball, baseball or touch football, Kelly never participated. It just wasn't something he enjoyed doing. So here I am at age 20 and I'm finally going to participate in a sporting even with my friend who I have never seen even throw a ball. I kind of knew what to expect and was already formulating some consolatory excuses in my mind to make him feel better in case he fell down trying to return the ball. Imagine my amazement as I watched my friend consistently spike the ball like he was trying out for the Olympic Finals. Every setup, every return was handled perfectly like he had played this his entire life. He had either been sandbagging all those years earlier or in volleyball found a sport that he could own. To say I was shocked was an understatement. He wasn't just good, he was amazing….who knew? On a final note, I met my first wife through Kelly. Even though that didn't work out, I did have a son through that marriage, the only child I would ever have. Had it not been for Kelly, my son Brandon would never have been born. It's amazing how one thing can influence another so profoundly. I loved Kelly like brother and even though I hadn't seen or spoken to him in over 20 years, I miss him more that I can express. Of all the regrets I have in my life and I have a few of them, allowing us to grow apart the way we did remains very high on the list. Rest in Peace my Dear Friend………….
Michael Binetti
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Wednesday, November 1, 2017
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Seaside Funeral Home posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Mission Memorial Park and Seaside Funeral Home created a video in memory of Kelly Herauf
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