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David R. Seitz ’68 April 28, 1946 – Feb. 2, 2014 Formerly of Castro Valley Dave Seitz passed away on Feb. 2nd in Rocklin, Calif. after a long, courageous battle with Huntington’s Chorea. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Vickey Seitz ’69, sons, Steven (Kristen), Matthew (Toni), and Timothy, and grandchildren, Logan, Emma, Nikolai, and Kaia. He is also survived by his sister, Joan (Art) Romero and brother, Brian Seitz. He is predeceased by his brother, Jim Seitz. Born and raised in Oakland, Calif. Dave attended Bishop O’Dowd High School. He graduated from Santa Clara University and earned his MBA from California State University Hayward. He served in the United States Army as a captain. For twenty-five years, Dave worked in the electronics/computer industry both in Oakland (Brill Electronics) and Silicon Valley (Kieruff, Seagate Software, Bell Micro). The last twenty years of his business career he was a financial planner. He worked for Cal Cap Planning, Inc. where he loved helping clients realize their financial potentials. A resident of Castro Valley for over 35 years, Dave was a member of the Castro Valley Rotary. He had served as president of the Chabot Swim Team and had been a member of the Castro Valley branch of the Indian Y-Guides. He was an active member of the Our Lady of Grace Parish serving on the school board, the fall festival board and as a lector/Eucharistic Minister. Dave loved sports (football, basketball), traveling, playing golf, cards and Pictionary. He was a true gentleman, a dedicated husband, a devoted father, and a proud grandfather. He leaves a legacy of courage, humility and quiet persistence. His sharp wit and great sense of humor will be missed by all. 

08 Nov 2018