Carlo E. Vecchiarelli Jr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 12th, 2022, after a short but strong battle with cancer. He was 79 years old. Born in 1942, in Alameda Ca, to his parents, Dr. Carlo E. Vecchiarelli Sr. and Laura N. Mastroianni-Vecchiarelli; he grew up in San Leandro and attended Bishop O’Dowd High School in nearby Oakland, where he graduated in 1960.
It was, however, during his elementary school years at St. Leander Catholic School in San Leandro, where he met his future wife, Geri. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Geri Keele-Vecchiarelli; his son Carlo E. Vecchiarelli III (Chuck) & Chuck’s wife Brenda Freeman- Vecchiarelli; his daughter Veronica Vecchiarelli-Valleau (Rocky) & Rocky’s husband Kenneth Valleau.
Carlo had five grandchildren, Tyler Blain, Josh Blain, Brianna Vecchiarelli, JonCarlo Valleu, AJ Valleau, and three beautiful great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He began his career at Chabot College in Hayward, Ca. in 1968 as a faculty member and professor in the science department. He taught there until becoming the dean of admissions and records in 1975. He remained a dean in the administration for almost 30 years until his retirement in 2003.
His love and dedication to excellence in education did not end there; he ran for and was proudly elected as the District 5 Las Positas & Chabot College Board trustee in 2004. After serving a total of 15 years and as the board president for three different terms, he retired from the board in 2019, completing his legacy of over 50 years in education.
In 1985, while living in San Leandro and with Geri’s help, he opened a collectible shop called Dolls and Ducks. In 1990, it was relocated to Downtown Main Street, in Pleasanton, Ca. for an additional 15 years. When he wasn’t out on the baseball or softball field as an umpire supporting local athletics, Carlo enjoyed collecting Federal Duck Stamps and prints, selling wildlife art and was committed to the preservation of various species of waterfowl native to California.
Since he moved to Pleasanton in 1991, Carlo had been an active parishioner of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton (CCOP) at St. Augustine’s church and a current member of the Knights of Columbus in Pleasanton. If Carlo were here today, he would share with you that his greatest joy was being a father, but even more so, a grandfather and great-grandfather. His pride in his children and grandchildren was unmatchable and infinite. He will be greatly missed.
On behalf of the family, we would like to invite you to join us on Friday, March 11, 2022, for a service at St. Michael Catholic Church, located at 458 Maple Street in Livermore, Ca. 94550. A Rosary will be at 10 am. Mass and Celebration of Life will begin at 11 am.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Chabot & Las Positas Community College Foundation in Carlo’s name for either the Veterans Initiative or Athletic Department, https://www.lpcfoundation.org/investing/make-an-investment. Or your favorite charity.
John Heagerty
Carlo E. Vecchiarelli Jr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 12th, 2022, after a short but strong battle with cancer. He was 79 years old. Born in 1942, in Alameda Ca, to his parents, Dr. Carlo E. Vecchiarelli Sr. and Laura N. Mastroianni-Vecchiarelli; he grew up in San Leandro and attended Bishop O’Dowd High School in nearby Oakland, where he graduated in 1960.
It was, however, during his elementary school years at St. Leander Catholic School in San Leandro, where he met his future wife, Geri. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Geri Keele-Vecchiarelli; his son Carlo E. Vecchiarelli III (Chuck) & Chuck’s wife Brenda Freeman- Vecchiarelli; his daughter Veronica Vecchiarelli-Valleau (Rocky) & Rocky’s husband Kenneth Valleau.
Carlo had five grandchildren, Tyler Blain, Josh Blain, Brianna Vecchiarelli, JonCarlo Valleu, AJ Valleau, and three beautiful great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He began his career at Chabot College in Hayward, Ca. in 1968 as a faculty member and professor in the science department. He taught there until becoming the dean of admissions and records in 1975. He remained a dean in the administration for almost 30 years until his retirement in 2003.
His love and dedication to excellence in education did not end there; he ran for and was proudly elected as the District 5 Las Positas & Chabot College Board trustee in 2004. After serving a total of 15 years and as the board president for three different terms, he retired from the board in 2019, completing his legacy of over 50 years in education.
In 1985, while living in San Leandro and with Geri’s help, he opened a collectible shop called Dolls and Ducks. In 1990, it was relocated to Downtown Main Street, in Pleasanton, Ca. for an additional 15 years. When he wasn’t out on the baseball or softball field as an umpire supporting local athletics, Carlo enjoyed collecting Federal Duck Stamps and prints, selling wildlife art and was committed to the preservation of various species of waterfowl native to California.
Since he moved to Pleasanton in 1991, Carlo had been an active parishioner of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton (CCOP) at St. Augustine’s church and a current member of the Knights of Columbus in Pleasanton. If Carlo were here today, he would share with you that his greatest joy was being a father, but even more so, a grandfather and great-grandfather. His pride in his children and grandchildren was unmatchable and infinite. He will be greatly missed.
On behalf of the family, we would like to invite you to join us on Friday, March 11, 2022, for a service at St. Michael Catholic Church, located at 458 Maple Street in Livermore, Ca. 94550. A Rosary will be at 10 am. Mass and Celebration of Life will begin at 11 am.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Chabot & Las Positas Community College Foundation in Carlo’s name for either the Veterans Initiative or Athletic Department, https://www.lpcfoundation.org/investing/make-an-investment. Or your favorite charity.