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Emilio Cal Obituary
March 9, 1928 - December 4, 2019
Monterey
Emilio Cal, Jr., "Cal" died Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at age 91. Born March 9, 1928 in Monterey, California, Cal grew up in Monterey attending Bayview Grammar School and graduating from Monterey Union High School in 1946. Cal proudly served his country in the Unites States Navy for four years. After his service in the military, Cal started his career as a milkman with Carmel Dairy. Cal also worked for Borden, Knudsen and finally Producers, in which he was an owner/operator/distributor of dairy products on the Monterey Peninsula.
Everyone knew Cal was present when they heard his robust laugh and booming voice resonating throughout the room. Cal always enjoyed telling stories about growing up and living in Monterey, as well as his days in the Navy. If anyone needed to know about the history and people of Monterey, all they had to do was ask Cal.
Throughout his adult life, Cal was deeply involved in many service organizations, including the Monterey Elks Club, ICF Branch # 36 and the Monterey Host Lions Club. His involvement in the Monterey Elks Club included volunteering in what was originally known as the Bing Crosby Pro Am, now known as the AT&T Pro Am Golf Tournament, and the Youth Activities Association.
After retiring, during the week, you could find Cal at Red's Donuts and then the Elks Club, solving the problems of the world over coffee and a game of pool. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and spending time tending to his flowers, including his beautiful begonias.
Cal is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Patricia Cal, daughter Valerie Cal, step-daughters, Deborah Stone (Steve), Cindy Heaton (Lori), Christine Heaton and step-son Craig Heaton (Gracie). Emilio is also survived by his cousins, Teresa Longueira Petersen and Elena Longueira Young, two grandsons, three granddaughters, one great-grand-daughter, three great-grandsons and many nieces and nephews. Emilio was preceded in death by his parents, Emilio and Mary Rodriguez Cal, brother, Vincent Cal and step-son David Anderson.
A Celebration of Life to honor Cal will take place on Saturday, December 28, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Monterey Elks Lodge, 150 Mar Vista Drive, Monterey.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the BPOE #1285 Youth Activities Association (150 Mar Vista Drive, Monterey, CA 93940) or to Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (P.O. Box HH, Monterey, CA 93942).
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Lee von Preussen Matsuyama Bt.
December 5, 2020
A year has passed since you left and went to Heaven. I have seen Patty twice at the Veterans Cemetery and I know she thinks about you everyday.
Cal you definitely are missed by all who knew you but we are blessed to have our memories of your laughter and of your stories and jokes.
May God bless you always and may you forever rest in peace.
And to your family and friends may each of you find comfort knowing Cal is in a much better place sharing his laugh with God's Angels.
John Panetta
December 31, 2019
Cal you will be sorely missed. He always had a good word of advice or a joke to add to your daily wanderings. And of course his booming laugh will never be forgotten. I'm sure you are surrounded in heaven by friends telling another joke. Rest well my friend.
Mike Newell
December 15, 2019
I was deeply saddened to learn of Emilo's passing. My dad, John Newell, worked with Cal at Carmel Dairy way back when. I was a youngster then but Cal always remembered me and our family.I had a great conversation with Emilio at my father's funeral. I'll never forget his million dollar smile and that infectious laugh.It was always special to bump into Cal.
All of us have an opportunity to leave behind something very special, a legacy.Cal's will be a rememberance of love and laughter.Rest in peace my friend and may Christ's blessings be with you.
With Sympathy,
Mike Newell
John Cox
December 15, 2019
To all the families, and friends of EmiIio...I/we always enjoyed being around Emilio, he was cheerful, and genuine. Our times working with him on Lions Club projects...as well as the Crosby/ATT golf tournaments, was a pleasure. He was a fine friend. RIP Friend
Love, John&Brandee Cox Reno NV
Lee von Preussen Matsuyama Bt.
December 12, 2019
To Patty and the Family and Friends of Cal.
I am so sorry for your loss and send you my condolences. I met Cal when I worked downtown at the Bachelor Shop. He and his Loving wife Patty were some of my best memories of working.
I also spent time with Cal at Red's when I use to be a regular there a few years back.
Cal often spoke about the history of Monterey and was proud of his heritage.
I am very lucky to have known Cal and know he's in Heaven telling his stories and making everyone laugh.
Rest in peace Cal and may God bless Patty and your Family during this difficult time.
Glenn Hennington
December 11, 2019
My name is Glenn Hennington a somewhat frequent patron of Red's donuts and one who consider it a Blessing to share Cal's time, laughter, wit, spirit and jokes along with a few others. He is missed deeply and I for one shall never forget his spirit, kindness, and his gracious sharing of wisdom.
My heart and prayers go out to Pat and all of his family, he surely is missed.
God Bless you all,
Glenn
Sharon Breimhorst
December 11, 2019
Rest In Peace Cal.
Bruce Martin
December 11, 2019
R.I.P.
Bruce & Carol Martin
Las Vegas, Nevada
December 11, 2019
We so enjoyed our group dinners. Cal was a wonderful story teller and such an all around nice guy. He will be missed.
Nancy and Jim Keough
john rosa
December 10, 2019
My condolences to all of Cals family. he was just a happy go lucky fun loving guy. Spent many of nights with him at Segovias and the Elks club just basking in his company. We were both part of the New Monterey Spaniard Colony. My Grandmothers house on Irving right across from the house he grew up in. Thank god he led a good long life for so many to share.
JANICE HARRELL
December 9, 2019
Patty and family - and to all those who loved Cal - I was so sorry to hear of his death. Oh my - what a mischievous grin he had and his laugh Just lit up a room. May all of your love and memories sustain you during this difficult time. Blessings, Janice
Joyce Gambrell
December 8, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sharon Wenzler
December 7, 2019
Angels abound with arms wide open
Your light will shine always
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