Patrick D. Salaiz

Patrick Daniel Salaiz - a resident of Union City, CA passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024 at the age of 60. He was born on April 1, 1964, in Hayward, CA to Urvano & Carmen Salaiz who were residents of Fremont, California for almost 50 years.
Patrick was preceded in death by his Father Urvano Salaiz, he is survived by his mother Carmen Salaiz, siblings, Joseph Salaiz Sr. Michael Salaiz, Kenneth Salaiz, Ralph Salaiz, Lisa Salaiz, Kathy Chavez (Jason). His loving children, Daniel Salaiz & Joshua Carbone, Grandchildren: Savannah Salaiz, Izayah Salaiz, Destiny Salaiz, Annalicia Carbone, Joshua-John Carbone, Camila Carbone, andseveral nieces and nephews who meant everything to him.
Patrick grew up as the 4th out of 7 siblings Patrick was an energetic child. He enjoyed sports and played youth baseball for Fremont. He also bonded with his dad at the shooting range.
Patrick was always told by his parents that "Hard work will always prepare you for your future." While still in high school, Patrick started working for Sizzlers restaurant, where he worked for a few years before becoming one of their cooks. He worked there with his brother Ralph and best friend Eric Lehmann.
Patrick went on to work for Orcon Corporation, a supplier of aircraft insulation materials and systems. He worked there for 10 years, starting out as an insulation machine operator and quickly became a lead supervisor.
He then moved on to East Bay Municipal Utilities District where he worked for 28 years. Patrick worked as a journey level Wastewater Treatment Operator at the main wastewater treatment plant in Oakland, CA.
Patrick also served as a Union Steward for many years. He represented many of his peers when they had to file a grievance or discuss labor management relations.
Patrick was very well liked and respected by his peers due to his strong work ethics and knowledge of the plant process.
One of Patrick's most famous quotes was to a superintendent when the plant was not being run well. "Who the F_ _K is running this place?"
Patrick was an avid reader of nonfiction books and the only person we know of who still received his news daily via the printed East Bay Times newspaper.
He was very knowledgeable about sports and was a diehard Oakland Raider Fan. It didn't matter where the team moved to, or back from, Patrick always held an allegiance to his favorite football team holding PSL tickets at the Oakland Coliseum for many years, never missing a home game. His tailgate BBQ's were legendary and were welcoming to all. Section D was the place to go for good food, fun, lots of laughter, and most importantly, serious pre game sports talk. You were welcome to his BBQ even if you rooted for the opposing team, as that made the conversation even better.
Patrick loved hunting and traveled as far as Oregon to enjoy the sport. His greatest trophy was the wild boar head he mounted on his living room wall. Patrick also loved to talk politics and could debate with the best of them, always quoting, "Just follow the money."
Patrick was a person of kindness and unwavering love for his family and loved ones. He was also a person of remarkable strength, which he displayed in his battle with liver cancer. Patrick peacefully departed from this world knowing how much he was loved by all of his family, childhood friends, and former colleagues that he held near and dear to his heart.
Patrick's absence leaves a huge void in our hearts that we will feel for a very long time to come. He had an infectious laugh and always made people feel at ease at family parties and everywhere he went. He never met a stranger. Patrick will be so missed by his family, friends and all who had the pleasure of being part of his life.