Louis L. DelRosario Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Louis L. Del Rosario March 13, 1942 - Oct. 31, 2011 Louis L. Del Rosario, 69, passed away Monday at his home in Vallejo surrounded by his family following a long illness. Lou was born to Edward and Esther Del Rosario on March 13, 1942 in Los Angeles, CA. He grew up and lived most of his life in Vallejo. He worked at Mare Island Naval Shipyard for 25 years and upon his retirement worked at SPSV High School. He was a longtime member of St. Dominic's Church in Benicia. Lou was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His grandchildren brought him love and joy, especially his new great grandson. He had unconditional love for his many nieces and nephews and he was “Uncle Lou”, “Big Lou” and “Coach Lou” to many others. Through his passion of coaching youth sports at St. Dominic's, Pop Warner, Babe Ruth and St. Patrick's/St. Vincent's High School Softball he touched many lives. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He was an avid Oakland Raider and A's fan. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brothers, Ed and Jack Del Rosario. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Deanna; daughter, Andrea (Joe Scola) Del Rosario; sons, Louie (Stacey) and Tim Del Rosario; sister, Irene Del Rosario-Buck; grandchildren, Christopher Puckett, Andrew Del Rosario, Christina (Greg Lacayo) Puckett, Vincent Del Rosario, and Jacklin Del Rosario; great grandson, Benjamin Joseph Lacayo; brother-in-law, Jerry (Debbie) Trujillo; sister-in-laws, Betty Pacheco, Mary “Bubs” Lacey and Yvonne Del Rosario; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are preferred to SPSV High School Softball Program or Kaiser Hospice. A memorial mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at St. Dominic's Church, 475 East I St., Benicia. Inurnment will be private. Please visit the online tribute at TwinChapelsMortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo (707)552-6696.

Louis L. DelRosario

March 13, 1942 - October 31, 2011