John "Jack" Previte Jr. ’70, July 20, 1948 – March 5, 2016, resident of Santa Clara, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Saturday, March 5, 2016, surrounded by his family.

Jack was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and is survived by his loving wife, Valerie, sons John and Nicolas Previte, daughter, Elisha Spanton ’98, and her husband, Matt Spanton, and granddaughter Matysen Spanton. 

Jack attended Santa Clara University earning a bachelor’s degree in 1970 in Econmics/Marketing. Following graduation, he served as a US Army officer during the Vietnam War. 

Since 1990 he was the General Manager of CGB Investments, LLC, San Jose, California. He served on the Santa Clara University Board of Regents and was active in the SCU Bronco Bench as well as supporting many other university activities. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Almaden Golf and Country Club.

Jack loved all sports and throughout his life, he enjoyed many close friendships. He especially cherished his Sicilian (Italian) heritage and loved visiting friends and relatives in Sicily. Dedicated and hard-working, he always strived to improve on whatever endeavor he undertook.

He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Jack Sr. and Doris Previte of San Jose, California.