David Longaker

David Longaker Retired Sergeant David Longaker took his final ride with the angels on March 31, 2008. He succumbed to the physical limitations of his body due to a neurological syndrome. Dave was born on June 21, 1938 in Berkeley, California to Daniel and Louise Longaker. He attended Berkeley High School and graduated from San Jose State University in 1961. He entered service with the San Jose Police Department on July 1, 1961. More than 30 years later, he retired to join the Reserves, where he served another 16 years, providing an unparallel 46 years of service to the citizens of the City of San Jose. Dave was often described by his fellow officers as a "mighty trendsetter." He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Mary, and his four sons David Longaker, Jr. (Lori), Lance Longaker (Renee), Mark Thayer (Jennifer), Nathan Thayer (Erika) and eight grandchildren (David III, Zachary, Dylan, Preston, Madisyn, Brooke, Aidan and Delaney), who gave him the greatest pleasure. He joins his grandparents, mother and father, Geri and many aunts and uncles in heaven. Family and friends are invited to a Mass to celebrate his life at Holy Spirit Church on April 8, 2008 at 11:00 AM. The church is located at 1200 Redmond Avenue, San Jose, 95120. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to your favorite charity, or to one of the following special programs, which tremendously helped him on the final stretch of his earthly journey: Skills Plus at 1840 Benton Street #70, Santa Clara, CA 95051 or Santa Teresa Kaiser Hospice at 50 Great Oaks Blvd. San Jose, CA 95119.