Anthony Roe

1930 - 2016

Anthony Tony' Roe March 11, 1930 - October 1, 2016 San Diego On Oct. 1st, 2016 our father Anthony "Tony" Roe, peacefully passed at the age of 86 years, surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born March 11, 1930 in San Pedro, Ca. He was a natural athlete excelling in all sports. He had the chance to play baseball for Notre Dame, but was given a baseball scholarship from the San Diego Padre's President Bill Starr to attend SDSU.Tony served in the Air Force from 1950 to 1954 as a mechanic on B-52's in the Korean war. While on leave in Boston he met his true love Martha, who he was married to for 56 years till her passing.Tony worked two jobs while earning his masters in Industrial Arts.Tony coached baseball from the time his only son Jim could swing a bat, but was proud to brag he had six daughters. It was how our family spent our weekends and made us into sports fanatics.Tony's career started as a work shop teacher at O'Farrell High School where he loved to instruct students how to build using wood. His devotion and dedication to his work was parallel to his commitment and love he had for Martha and his seven children.He then transitioned to a career counselor where he helped high school students with counseling for on the job training and college choices. He was instrumental in creating a hands on program for students interested in teaching as a career. He retired in 1990 as the Director of Career Development to spend more quality time with his wife and growing family.Our favorite memories growing up is going fishing at the OB pier, driving across country to Boston, great BBQ's and holiday celebrations.Our father was very proud of the home he built and his only wish was to remain in his home till his passing. "We kept your promise Dad!"Tony is survived by his seven children, Jim, Paula, Marybeth (Tom Engle), Marcella, Pammy, Daneen (Kyle Kodra) and Michelle, along with 20 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, his brother Tom Perkins and sister Rosemary Monroy.He was preceded in death by his loving wife Martha, father Phillipi Torres and mother Rosalina Hurtado.He would always say, "You're the captain of your own ship". Dad, your ship has sailed away into eternal peace. 1-4-3 Your seven children.A memorial mass will be held Wednesday, October 5th, at San Diego Mission de Alcala at 11;30 and a burial at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, location CBI, row 1 unit 6, Friday October 7th, at 2:00PM, both of which are open to the public with receptions to follow.In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Garden of Innocence.