Before attending SCU Law, Robert Mertz J.D. ’47  was discharged from WWII-era Army service at Ft. Ord in 1944. He went on to build his practice and start a family in Lodi. For 68 years, he served his community, including three years as a city judge. He combined his loves of golf and travel, teeing off in Hong […]

When any of his four kids asked a question, Paul J. Mendoza ’47 had an answer—even if they didn’t like it. Providing answers and a loving, supportive home were Mendoza’s greatest joys. His Catholic faith—he attended both Bellarmine College Prep and Santa Clara—played a significant role in his life and death on Feb. 21, 2020 at […]

Joseph William Robb Jr. ’47 was born to Joseph Sr. and Francis Robb on Nov. 3, 1926, in San Francisco at St. Luke’s Hospital. He graduated from Sequoia High School in Redwood City, continuing his studies at SCU and finishing his undergraduate work at UC Berkeley, going on to earn his Doctorate of Juris Prudence […]

John “Jack” H. Bevis ’47 was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Oct. 25, 1926. His family moved to California when he was an infant. Jack attended SCU and graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in mechanical engineering, where he was a member of Chi Phi. In 1952, after meeting on the ski slopes, Jack married […]

Peter Connolly Dolcini ’47 February 27, 1925, to November 4, 2014. A man deeply connected with the land of West Marin County, Peter died peacefully, at home, with his wife of 65 years, Louise, at his side. Peter was a talented man, well versed in chemistry, biology, physics, astronomy, creative writing and languages, but that […]

  William Hugh McInerney ’47, Oct. 5, 1924 – Nov. 12, 2013. Bill passed away on Tuesday afternoon after a valiant year long battle with cancer. He finally made it into the "Irish Sports Page." Bill was born in Los Angeles, Calif. in 1924. His father, Cornelius, emigrated from Ireland and was an iron worker with […]

Eugene "Gene" Marvin Donatelli ’47 was born on Feb. 9, 1926. A resident of Santa Cruz, he passed away in Santa Cruz on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. His last days were spent at home with his family. Born in Seattle, he moved to San Jose with his parents Frank and Madelyn when he was two years old. […]

Fr. Robert Henry Passalacqua ’47, Nov. 6, 2012. He was 90 years old at the time of his death, having served as a priest of the Diocese of San Jose for nearly 30 years. Robert Henry Passalacqua, the son of Henry and Blessilla Passalacqua, was born in Milan, Italy, on January 17, 1922, while his father, Henry, was […]

  Alexander "Budd" Crabb ’47 Resident of San Jose Born May 12, 1921, passed peacefully at home with his wife by his side on January 7, 2011. His love of family, friends and the Catholic church was evident throughout his life. Budd was the devoted husband of Lois for 51 years, the father of Laura […]

Charles I. “Chuck” Daniels Jr. ’47, a beverage industry leader, died January 3, 2011 at the age of 83. Daniels, best known for his Marin-based business the House of Daniels Inc., died after a long illness at his San Rafael home. Mr. Daniels was born on Feb. 13, 1926 in San Francisco, but spent most […]

Ralph J. Oswald ’47 on December 21, 2009.

Fred L. Doelker Jr. ’47, known to his family as Pancho, died peacefully in his sleep on March 31, 2010. He had been in declining health for some time. Born in Alameda and raised in Oakland, he graduated from Santa Clara University and taught English and Latin for 26 years in Campbell. He loved music […]

John Battista Quaccia ’47 resident of Ashland, Ore., passed away August 26, 2009. Son of Luigi and Madelena (Gillio) Quaccia, he attended San Francisco Junior College and University of California Berkley before transferring to University of Texas Austin as a Naval ROTC cadet. Assigned to the newly formed 36th U.S. Naval Construction Battalion (SeaBees), Quaccia […]

Edward Joseph Fennelly ’47, "Coach Fennelly," 84, passed away on July 23, 2009 in Paso Robles, Calif. Ed was born in Oakland, Calif., on September 16, 1924 to Edward and Martha Fennelly. He attended St. Elizabeth’s grammar school and went on to begin his outstanding athletic background at St. Joseph’s High School in Alameda. He […]

Robert Board ’47 on Febuary 12, 2009.  Robert is survived by his wife, Mary Lu, and sons Greg and Brad.

Robert A. Freitas ’47 on Nov. 2, 2008.  A native of Concord, he was a veteran of World War II, during which he earned a Silver Star and was a captain. He was an original member of Driscoll Associates, California strawberry growers. He later was Western regional manager of the molasses division of Cargill Inc. […]