Tony passed away Sunday, March 4, 2007 at UCSF after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of 45 years to Gloria Adame of Gilroy and was preceded in death by his mother, Nacha Blanco. Father of Barbara Valderrama (John) of Gilroy and Sheila Adame -Pequeno of Los Banos, CA, grandfather of John Valderrama Jr. & Brianne Valderrama, both of Gilroy; Sydney Medellin & Juan Antonio Pequeno, both of Los Banos, brother of Mercy Molina (Damacio), Yolanda Betancourt (Ray), Maggie Cruz (Ross), Danny Blanco, Richard Blanco (Gloria), Rosemarie Berry (Wade), Mary Siador (Sam), and the late Jesse Blanco, Larry Blanco and Martha Ponce. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a native of Gilroy, attended Gilroy Schools, was a retired Navy Veteran. member of Gilroy VFW, American Legion and GI Forum. Tony has been a life long resident of Gilroy. past Park & Recreation Commissioner of Gilroy was very active in Youth and sport activities, past chairman of the Gilroy Garlic Festival Hospitality Committee, was active locally in boxing, Little League, Softball League’s, VFW Bingo, Gilroy Hispanic Chamber Charter member.
Vigil Thursday, March 8, 2007 – 7:00 P.M. at St. Mary’s Church, Gilroy. Visitation will be at Habing Family Funeral Home from 1:00 – 5:30 P.M. before leaving for the Vigil at the Church. The Funeral Mass will be on Friday 10:00 A.M. at the church, burial following at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Gilroy.
