May 18, 1926 - July 10, 2024
LeRoy “Roy” P. Damilano passed away on July 10, 2024, at his home, with friends and family by his side.
Roy was born in Ripon, CA on May 18, 1926, to father Pietro Damilano and mother Mary Macario. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 18. After his service in the Navy, he attended College of the Pacific (UOP) and graduated with a BA in Business in 1950. He then began his career in the grocery business. Shortly after, he met the love of his life, Joyce Ann Vigh and they married in 1953.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his daughter, Karen Vazquez. He is survived by his daughter, Kala Cummings; son-in-laws, Gary Cummings and Adam Vazquez; granddaughters Christine Cummings, Laura Vazquez, and Lianne Vazquez; and great-granddaughters Holly and Ivy Martin.
You are welcome to join Roy’s family on Wednesday, July 24th, 2024, at 1 p.m. for a celebration of life, at Cherokee Memorial in the J. Charles Irwin Reception Center located at 14165 Beckman Rd. Lodi, CA 95240. There will be a private viewing and burial.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Druids Evergreen Circle #15 c/o Marilyn Avansino 16820 E. Comstock Rd. Linden, CA 95236 or to a charity of your choice.
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