Louis Vaccaro

1925 - 2015

Louis (Lou) Vaccaro Lou was born in 1925 on the sunniest day of the year, June 21. He was raised in San Francisco, where he grew up playing pick up football with his friends and brothers. He flunked high school, but that didn't stop him from joining the Navy and getting his diploma over seas while serving on a sub chaser in WWII. When he returned he took his hard work to the north, where he logged redwoods in the gold country. Lou was very optimistic, taking life's opportunities by the handful He was a guard at San Quentin, and in his later years he worked at PG&E where he met his beautifiil wife of 57 years, Jean and retired as an electrical engineer. Lou was also a loving father of three, Anthony, Chris, and Valoree. He always loved spending time with his kids, Valoree remembers her father helping them shoot arrows into his haystack and gathering them, despite his strong allergies. Lou shared something with everyone whether it be through stories, knowledge, or actions, he acted as a role model to all. There was a time when he introduced his grandson Louie to his love of cars, allowing him to help do maintenance and educating him on how to keep his 1946 Jeep in prime condition for more than 60 years. Anybody he talked to seemed a little happier, especially his grandkids; Gianni, Lia, and Louie. He showed his hard work and passions through gardening, golf, tennis, hunting, fishing, maintaining his property, friends, family, and in ultimately every facet of his life. He connected with each individual in a unique, but memorable fashion, making him a person whom will always be loved and remembered. At his request there will be no services.