March 2, 1935 - March 25, 2018 3/2/1935 – 3/25/2018
Frank C. Alegre passed away on March 25, 2018 in Lodi, California. Frank was
born March 2, 1935 in Stockton, California to Joe and Vera Alegre. Raised in Tracy, California, he graduated from Tracy High School in 1950. Frank worked on the family dairy, and his father gave him the choice to go to college or get a new car. He chose the new car.
Frank met his wife, Helen Mayer, of Lodi in 1955 in Stockton, California. They soon eloped and were married on October 22, 1955. After working on the dairy for a couple of years, Frank decided it was not for him. He became a salesman for Stockton Hay and Grain and then Happyholm Feed in Lodi. Frank and Helen moved to Lodi in 1960. After selling feed for a few years, he bought his first truck in 1963. Frank’s business grew from 1 truck to several in the 1960’s, and in 1973 he incorporated his business to what it is today: Frank C. Alegre Trucking, Inc. Frank’s business grew due to his hard work and keen vision. He was creative and dedicated in his quest to become one of the largest family-owned trucking companies in Northern California. Frank had a no-nonsense attitude and was an extremely driven person. You always knew where he stood on issues, and he was outspoken and passionate about the things for which he cared.
In addition to his love for business, Frank’s love for family always came first. He coached numerous Little League Baseball and Pop Warner Football teams. He was a member of the Lodi Boat and Ski Club, an original member of the BOBS organization, and a member of the Elks Lodge for 49 years. He served on several City of Lodi Committees, and served in the National Guard. Frank was a dynamic person with a heart of gold once you got to know him.
Frank will be greatly missed by his sons, Frank Jr, Anthony (Kellie), and Gary; and grandchildren, Andress (Lacey), Audrey Georguson (Paul), Adrienne Sanchez (Mike), Adeline, Shandi Hunt (Jeff), and Alexander (Austin). He also leaves behind his great grandchildren, Sawyer and Sedona Alegre; Michael, Anthony and Mila Sanchez; Brighton and Briggs Georguson; Asen, Nova, and Emery Hunt; and Hayleigh, Madison, and Carson Alegre, siblings Dorothy Gonsalves, Bernice Gill (Joe), Dennis Alegre (Alice), and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Helen Alegre, brother Joe Alegre, and nephew John Gonsalves.
Visitation
Friends and family are invited to attend visitation on Monday, April 2, 2018 from 12-8:00pm and Tuesday, April 3, 2018 from 2-8:00pm with a Vigil service at 6:30pm at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd in Lodi.
Mass
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 215 W. Walnut St in Lodi. Committal will be private at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 215 W. Walnut St, Lodi, California, 95240 or Lodi House, 801 S Washington St, Lodi, CA 95240 in Frank’s memory.