John A. Heasley Jr.

John A. Heasley Jr. Aug. 3, 1924 - Dec. 6, 2010 Resident of San Leandro John is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Mae Heasley. His daughters Sherry Goulart (Anselmo) of Danville, Sue Berget (John) of San Leandro, Sandra Nicholson of Tekoa WA. He also leaves his grandchildren Troy Nicholson, Patrick E. Berget Ph.D (Ada), Stephanie Goulart and one great-granddaughter, Natalia Berget. John A. Heasley Jr. C.L.U., earned a "Distinguished Flying Cross", "Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Cluster", Theater of European Operations Commendation and "Good Conduct Medal", while serving in the Air Force as a Flight Engineer and Top Turret Gunner in the Eighth Air Force Group, 390th Squadron, 570th Wing. He was born in West Virginia, but has lived in San Leandro since he was 6 years old. Graduated from San Leandro High School in 1942.Graduated from the American College of Life Underwriters in 1971. He was a member of St. Felicitas Church since 1950 and attended mass every week. He also belonged to the Sons in Retirement #26, Veterans of Foreign Wars #819, American Legion, 390th Bomb Group Veterans Assoc., 390th Memorial Museum Foundation, and the Metropolitan Veterans assoc. He was an avid sports fan, loved to hunt and fish and play tennis 4 times a week. We will always cherish the beloved husband, devoted father and treasured friend. Friends are respectfully invited to attend his Vigil Service on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010 at Santos-Robinson Mortuary, 160 Estudillo Ave. San Leandro beginning at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Friday, Dec. 10th leaving the mortuary at 12:30 P.M. for a 1:00 P.M. Funeral Liturgy at St. Felicitas Catholic Church. Burial following at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation begins Thursday from 2:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. at the mortuary. Santos-Robinson Mortuary San Leandro (510) 483-0123 www.santos-robinson.com