Richard "Dick" Velloza

Born on July 21, 1925 and died on August 1, 2014 after a brief battle with cancer. Richard (Dick) attended a one room school houses on the Pt. Reyes Peninsula and at Inverness where he lived as a boy and young man, spending his high school years at Tomales High. He met his future wife, May Bordessa while attending high school. He enlisted in the Navy and spent time on Okinawa during WWII. After returning home from the Navy, he married May and they settled in Pt. Reyes Station, raising two boys and having 65 wonderful years together. His working career took him from the Phone Co. to Flying A gas distributorship and ultimately North Marin Water District from which he retired. He enjoyed out of state hunting trips with family and friends, camping, barbequing, gardening and woodworking. He was also a member of the American Legion and the Nicasio Parlor #183 NSGW. Most of all he enjoyed his family, especially spending time with his grandchildren. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Lenore and grandson, Jake. He is survived by his wife, May; sons, Mike (Lynn) and Bob (Susie) and two grandchildren, Spencer and Mikaela. Cherished uncle of Gary (Sandy) Bordessa and David (Kelly) Bordessa. Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass, Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 10;00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Olema, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials be made to the Jake Velloza Scholarship Fund, c/o Tomales High School Boosters Club or to your favorite charity.