May 29, 1945 - May 8, 2021
Daniel Amika Prasad Sr, of Stockton Ca, entered into eternal rest at hospice of San Joaquin on Saturday, May 8th , 2021. Beloved eldest son to the late Philip and Elizabeth Prasad. Loving husband to Manjula Sashi Prasad married for 52 years. Devoted Father to Daniel Prasad Jr, and Richard Prasad. Beloved grandfather of Ramon Prasad, Nadira Prasad, and Noah Prasad. Brother David Prasad, Jonah Prasad, Esther Prasad, Alfred Prasad, Samson Prasad and the late Priscilla Prasad and Benjamin Prasad.
He was born May 29th, 1945 in Tamavua, Fiji islands. He immigrated to Stockton in 1961 with his parents and siblings. Soon after arriving he enrolled into Linden High school and completed his senior year, soon after graduation he joined the Navy. Where he served two tours of duty during the Vietnam War aboard a destroyer class vessel USS Lynde McCormick from 1964-1968. After being honorably discharged from the military he began working for Stockton unified school district in 1970 and retired as an HVAC technician in 2007, totaling 38 years in his career. He was a devoted Christian and after retirement from SUSD he put all his work into the church. He loved spending time with his family and friends celebrating occasions and family traditions. He was always out on the water doing what he loved best, fishing. Daniel will be missed dearly by his loved ones and friends.
Family and friends are invited to join us as we lay Daniel to rest. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 20 th , 2021 from 11:30am to 12:30pm, with the funeral service following at 12:45pm; both events to take place at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
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