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Anthony Navarra Obituary
Resident of San Jose
Born on March 6, 1941, he went to meet the Lord on July 8, 2016.
A native of San Francisco, CA., Tony is survived by his sister Lenore Lafayette, step brother Richard Bouckhout (Bernadine); aunt Josephine Navarra, nephews Dennis Lafayette (Kathy), James Lafayette (Lynn) and David Lafayette (Stephanie); great nephew Joel Lafayette and great niece Joy Luna (Miguel); 3 great nephews, 7 great nieces and numerous cousins. He was predeceased by his loving parents Anthony and Rose Navarra (Bouckhout) and stepfather Fred Bouckhout.
Tony resided in SF with his parents and sister where he attended Corpus Christi elementary. His mother Rose was remarried to Fred Bouckhout a few years after his father's death. After moving to San Jose he attended St. Leo's and graduated from Bellarmine in the class of '59.
He attended college prior to joining the California National Guard and serving 3 years in the Military Police, followed by 3 more in a USAF Medical Service Squadron at Travis Air Force Base.
After attending De Anza Collage he went on to graduate from UC Berkley in 1972. He then attended a Police Academy and worked at the Stanford University Dept. of Public Safety, where he had a 29 year career. During his tenure there, he was President of the Stanford Deputy Sheriff's Association for several years and he received the first Medal of Valor given by the Department for rescuing a wheelchair bound elderly women and her caregiver from a burning house.
Tony was a devout Catholic and regularly attended services at St. Martin of Tours in San Jose, Sacred Heart of Saratoga and St. Lucy's in Campbell.
After a brief but valiant battle with cancer he went home to Jesus.
Rosary and Mass, Saturday 7/30/16 at 11 AM at St. Martin of Tours, 200 O'Connor Dr. in San Jose.
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Greg Greening
July 29, 2016
Saddened to hear of Tony passing. He was a wonderful man and it was an honor to serve with him. Rest in peace, my brother in arms...
Ruby Metcalf
July 29, 2016
Heaven just welcomed a real angel. I never met a more GENEROUS and KIND gentleman. I am lucky and blessed to have known him and be able to say we were friends. They don't make them like that anymore. I knew "Tone" from The Home Town Buffet where he had numerous friends and will be sorely missed. He was the unofficial birthday host. His now empty "end seat" will be a sad reminder of his passing but hopefully with time it will be a happy memory of a wonderful soul. I will miss his daily emails of jokes, pictures and mutual political views IN ALL CAPS!
Until we meet again my friend.
Ruby aka "Kiddo"
Teresa Longworth
July 25, 2016
Two days ago I came across a letter that I had received from Tony many moons ago. As I read it I smiled for memories long past (as he could always make me laugh). Today I get an email notifying me of his passing. Wishing there could have been one more letter or phone call. A great person. My prayers are with his family, for I am sure they are missing the humor, the man.
Denise Adams
July 24, 2016
We just recently planted a gift he sent to Aunt Jo so have a permanent memory of his kindness. She is saddened as are all of us, but we are also glad that he is no longer in pain.
Philip Love
July 23, 2016
Tony and I worked together for many years at SUDPS. I considered him to be not only a conscientious professional officer but also a close friend. We shared many challenging times together on our team and he was always reliable, compassionate and willing to go the extra mile for his colleagues. RIP Tony, I will miss you.
Katherine Miller-Dettmer
July 23, 2016
Tony was one of my first training officers at SUDPS. He was dedicated to the community and incredibly kind to all, even those who some would agree did not deserve it. I recall he was also highly dedicated to his family and especially his mom. He spoke of them on almost a daily basis. I know he will be missed by all who knew him.
Deputy Anthony Navarra, Stanford DPS
Jamie Scalero
July 22, 2016
Working a special detail at Stanford
Jamie Scalero
July 22, 2016
Tony's birthday coffee mug
Jamie Scalero
July 22, 2016
Darlene Battaglia
July 22, 2016
I remember Tony from the time he worked at Mayfair Market in Sunnyvale. He was always very kind and considerate. Tony accompanied me to my Mom and Dad's 25 anniversary party! God Bless you! RIP!
Raoul Niemeyer
July 22, 2016
Tony "Tone" Navarra was the first Deputy whom I did a ride-along with when I came to the Stanford DPS in 1974. I was impressed with his philosophy and commitment of service to the University community. Tony was almost always the first officer on a crime scene and often the last to leave. He was never afraid to roll-up his sleeves and help his fellow deputies--often doing the most menial but necessary tasks such and evidence collection and submission, canvassing for witnesses and writing volumes of reports--things that most cops dislike. . . His expertise in these mundane elements of the job enabled him to be an excellent trainer of new personnel. Deputy Navarra also had a heroic side, as noted in his Medal of Valor citation. He will be sorely missed.
July 21, 2016
July 21, 2016
I also worked with Tony at Stanford PD and he was always a very kind, caring and selfless man. I have such fond memories of those early days when we all started together, I can't believe it was over 40 years ago. Tony always took care of and watched over all of us. God bless you Tony, heaven just got another angel. Debbie
Kris McNelis (Simpson)
July 20, 2016
Tony and I worked together at Stanford PD. He was an incredibly hard worker and a very generous and caring person.
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