Tranquilino O. Nicdao

He leaves his wife of 50 years, Maria Elena Nicdao; his children, Jose, Noel, Michael and Sue Ellen, his siblings Lita, Tins, Tessie, Connie, Mick and Hermie, two grandchildren Migo and Gabby; and many close friends he considers as family.

Born and raised in Manila, the son of Mariano and Vicenta, he lived his early life in Manila where he attended his formative education at the Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City. He is fondly called Ninoy or Nick by his friends and Koya by his siblings, Manong or Mang Nick to his co-workers in San Jose, and Captain Nicdao to his airline peers.

Ninoy's career in aviation started at the Lipa Air Base Flying School. He trained as fighter pilot in Texas after flying school and went on to serve in the Philippine Air Force.

After serving with the Philippine Air Force, Nick started a family with Elena. His aviation career shifted from being an air force pilot to working as a commercial pilot with Pilipinas Air. He then moved on to being a private pilot for Canlubang, Ayala Zobel and Cojuanco.

With the future of the kids in mind, Nick migrated to the United States in 1984 in search of greener pastures. He gave up his career in aviation and began working in the semiconductor technology industry in Silicon Valley. Slowly, one by one, the family followed to the United States and set roots in San Jose.

He eventually retired at 65 and lived the rest of his life between Manila and San Jose.

The first day of visitation is being held on Friday, May 5, 2017 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at San Jose Funeral Service Chapel.

The second day of visitation is being held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 11:00am to 7:00pm with a Catholic Chapel Service being conducted at 4:30pm at San Jose Funeral Service Chapel.

The third day of visitation is being held on Sunday, May 7, 2017 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm with a Liturgical Prayer Service and Blessing being conducted at 4:00pm at San Jose Funeral Service Chapel.