Joseph Dennis Regacho

Joseph Dennis Regacho Jan. 23, 1947 - Feb. 11, 2012 Resident of Modesto Joe was born in Denver Colorado and has lived in various California locations with the most recent being Modesto. Joe's passion was truly serving the working people as a Union Representative. He had a forty year history in the labor movement and began his career at Mack Truck where he worked on the line. When the plant was closed he became a member of the plant closure project. He then went to work for Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees union where he began as a Union Rep and worked his way up to President of that Local. He then went to work for SEIU Local 250 as a representative for the Sacramento and the Central Valley Kaiser Permanente workers. For the last 13 years of his career representing the working people was spent at Engineers and Scientists for Local 20 again representing Kaiser and PG&E employees. He was a very direct individual who had a passion for a fight in both his work and personal life. He also had a love for gardening and fishing. In his spare time he enjoyed being at the ocean, reading and listening to music. He joined the Marines and served two tours in the Vietnam War. Joe loved nothing more than spending time with his family and friends; he will forever remain in our hearts and will be deeply and truly missed. He leaves behind his wife Anne Stepp Regacho, his children Josh (Melissa) Regacho, Desiree (Josh) Ilagan, Joseph Regacho, Elisa Regacho, Carrie (Fred) Duckart, siblings Loretta (Gilbert) Rodriguez, Alice Boring, Sandy (Walter) Carter, Fred (Paula) Regacho, Billy (Aurora) Regacho, 7 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Viewing and Rosary to be held Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 4-7:00 pm at Franklin and Downs Colonial Chapel at 704 12th Street, Modesto, CA 95354. There will be a mass on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Fatima at 505 W. Granger Ave., Modesto, CA 95350. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The American Cancer Society and American Diabetes Association.