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Anthony Escover Obituary
Jan. 26, 1933 - Dec. 8, 2016
Hollister
On December 8th, Anthony J. Escover passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. A California native, Anthony was not only a successful Engineer, but also an accomplished farmer. He graduated from Bellarmine College Preparatory and received a mechanical engineering degree from Santa Clara University. He worked for FMC for well over 30 years, involved on such projects as the Bradley Tank and heading up the coal mining equipment division. His work took him around the world as his group developed improved processes for mining coal.
Anthony was a true family man and very proud of his 6 children: Cathryn (Warshawsky), David (deceased), Lorraine (Otis), Janette (Johnson), Joan, and Yvonne (O'Connor). He also had 15 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He instilled in them the value of hard work and the pride that comes from doing a job well. He will always be remembered for boating, camping, fishing and hunting trips with his family.
While Engineering was his livelihood, farming was his passion. He built a home on acreage containing walnuts and built a Green House, where he grew tomatoes hydroponically. He taught his children how to build things and grow fruits and vegetables.
Upon retiring, he moved to Hollister where he initially planted macadamia nut trees on his ranch. A severe freeze wiped out the crop and he ultimately planted several varietals of grapes. He called his vineyard Idyll Time and wineries like Pessagno, Calera and Leal turned his grapes into exceptional wines.
His children remember fondly his "truisms" where he established his answers for everything. These sayings have been passed down from his children to his grandchildren and were attached to so many memories. They were part of everything from his daily life to the famous 4th of July parties and wonderful vacations with his children and grandchildren.
A funeral mass will be held at Saint Benedict's Church in Hollister on December 28, 2016 at 11am with a reception following at Leal Vineyards.
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Jaime Alforque
November 30, 2017
Tony was my first boss at FMC Explosives Test Site. I worked with Tom Manus as well. I am so great full of all the skills Tony has shared with me the years we worked together. It was an honor to learn from such a smart man. I will never forget the day he took me out to his walnut orchard and shook the trees. Thank you Tony
Frances Manus-Galvin
January 2, 2017
Tony was my husband's supervisor at the test site at FMC. My husband, Tom Manus always spoke highly of Tony and he was so good and kind to me and my family, when Tom passed away in 1992. Prayers and good thoughts for the Escover family.
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