Ray Cordeiro

RAY CORDEIRO November 5th, 1927 - December 13th, 2017 Ray Cordeiro was born in Vallejo, California on November 5th, 1927 to Frank and Anna Cordeiro. He was raised in Vallejo where he received his general education degree at St. Vincent High School in 1946. He then went on to honorably serve his country in the United States Army, quickly moving up the ranks from private, to corporal, up to sergeant. As a veteran, he worked at Mare Island Navel Shipyard for 35 years in the sheet metal industry. Ray devoted much of his time to enjoying his life with his loved ones. His interests included his great love of country western music, playing the guitar, cooking, rock hunting, and collecting Indian artifacts. In his younger years he loved to camp with his family and friends while singing his favorite country songs around the campfire. Ray was an avid gardener and would grow a large garden so he could share his fruits and vegetables with his family and friends. He was a lifelong member of the BDES Portuguese Lodge of Benicia and worked in their kitchen for many years during annual crab feeds and Sopas Festas. He remained a faithful Catholic his entire life as he volunteered his time at the Christian Help Center and was an active member of St. Vincent’s Catholic Church in Vallejo, California. On Wednesday, December 13th 2017 Ray Cordeiro peacefully passed in his home during his sleep and joined the love of his life, Mariana, along with his beloved mother, father, and brother. Ray is survived by his daughter Judy Moore (Russ) of Vallejo, Cindy Cordeiro of Napa, his grandchildren Chad Moore and Melissa Mitzel (Brian) of Vallejo, his four great grandchildren Scarlett, AJ, Jax, and Jayden, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. His wishes were for his family and friends not to mourn, but rather celebrate his wonderful life full of love and joy. His viewing will take place on Friday, December 22nd at 10 AM at Twin Chapels Mortuary, 1100 Tennessee Street, Vallejo, California followed by a Catholic prayer service at 11 AM. His burial will take place at All Souls Cemetery, 550 Glen Cove Rd., Vallejo, California. As per his request, there will be no reception following the burial however, he we ask that you please keep him in your prayers. Arrangements entrusted to the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo (707) 552-6696. www.TwinChapelsMortuary.com

Ray Cordeiro

November 5, 1927 - December 13, 2017