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Randall McVey Obituary
October 18, 1964 ~ March 7, 2019
Resident of Ceres, CA, formerly of Fremont, CA
Passed away unexpectedly @ 54 years of age Thursday, March 7th 2019 in Modesto Kaiser Permanente Hospital due to a sudden heart attack. Randall was usually known as "Randy" by most of his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife, Veronica, also known as "Roni" of 28 years and adoring daughter "Emily Jane" 24 years old; also, by his loving furry pals "Bella" and "Paisley".
Randy was a native Californian, born in Castro Valley; moved to Hayward and then to Fremont with his parents Raymond and Shirley McVey and younger sister Susan McVey. He was also uncle to Joey McVey of Oakley, CA. Randy also had an Uncle Tom Austin of Hayward, CA.
Randy attended Patterson Elementary, Thornton Jr. High, & Graduated from American High School in 1983, all of Fremont, CA.
Growing up, he loved playing many sports such as "little league" baseball for Centerville-National and Basketball in High School along with Football. He spent 1 year on junior varsity and 3 years on varsity, where he was a 2-time all-league guard and offensive tackle. After high school, he went on to Merritt College in Oakland, CA played some football for their team, also played some for Cal-State Hayward.
He left college to work for Orchard Supply Hardware in Milpitas, also went into Management. He left there and went to work for Lowe's in 2012 where he also worked in management. He left in 2017 due to a health condition.
Randy loved duck hunting and fishing, especially with his Dad. Some of his happiest times were spent going to Disneyland with his wife Roni and daughter Emily.
He is going to be sadly missed by all who knew this "gentle giant" with a big smile and a kind heart.
To his family and friends, a "celebration of his life" will be announced at a future date.
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Jerry Pargett
January 30, 2022
R.I.P Randy.
We had good times at AHS! You were a great offensive guard, I was defense & we went up against each other a lot in practice. God bless you and your family my friend.
Karen fink
December 16, 2020
Growing up in Fremont Randy was my friend's older brother" which means he was my antagonizer as older brothers usually are, but Randy had a sweet way of antagonizing me that I didn't mind being called "Big Red". He will be truly missed by all
Pat Barstad
July 17, 2019
Ray, Shirley and family my
sincerest condolences at the loss of your wonderful son Randy. How well I know what you're going thru. You're in my prayers, thoughts, and heart. May the Lord put HIS arms around you and your family and hold you tight thru your time of sadness and mourning. Know Randy is at peace and will be watching over you. God Bless
Michele Correa
July 17, 2019
Our thoughts are prayers are with Randy's family. We enjoyed growing up with him and will always remember him fondly. Eric used to call him "Crandall" with a weird accent. They were always joking around. Rest in heavenly peace Randy.
Eric and Michele Correa
Annette Belmessieri
July 16, 2019
Dear Roni (my little Sis)and sweet niece, Emily, and Family, know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to bless and help you during this time of great loss, along with family and friends to comfort you.
Love this photo of Randy. This is how I'll remember him, with a big smile on his face. He's gonna need those shades, because as you know, he's now in the presence of the "Light of the World" and Son of God forever. May that thought bring you much peace.
July 16, 2019
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
July 16, 2019
I am so sorry to hear Randy passed. I enjoyed working with both Roni and Randy at Orchard Supply in Turlock. Rest in peace.
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