Name: Visitation for John Walsh Sr.
Start: 2021-07-23T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-07-23T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Duggan's Serra Mortuary - Daly City

John Matthew Walsh Sr.
Born November 11, 1936
John left this world peacefully on July 6, 2021. Born the oldest of five siblings in SF to his Irish immigrant parents Martin and Mary Walsh. He grew up in the Inner Sunset neighborhood of SF and graduated from Polytechnic High School in 1954 and then joined the US Navy and became an Electrician Mate 2nd Class aboard the USS Twining. After discharge, John became an apprentice electrician for IBEW Local Union #6 and started what would be a 40 year career. John met his wife Sonia Morales and they were married in 1962. They bought their first house in South SF and then moved to Millbrae where they raised three children: Lisa, John Jr., and Mike. John was involved with his children and set a great example of hard work for each of them. As an electrician, John became interested in Labor Union Law and valued his fellow electricians' rights. He became very active in the Union and then was appointed Business Representative for the Union in 1979. At the time of his retirement, John was Assistant Business Manager and was well-respected by his peers. John stayed active in the Union and became President of the Senior Sixes, the Local 6 Retirees Club. During retirement, he was an active Fryers Club member in SF, enjoyed outings to the YMCA for exercise, cruises, vacations to different places in the world, playing tennis and tending to his garden. He loved nothing more than attending the sporting events of his numerous grandchildren.

John is survived by his former wife Sonia, his children Lisa Schultz (Paul), John Jr. (Michelle), and Mike (Diana); his siblings Marty (Corro), Kathleen, Mary Anne (Paul), Steve (Linda); seven grandchildren: Kimberly, Pilar, Danielle, Delaney, Delilah, Nathan, and Lakin; two greatgrandchildren: Amelia and James Patrick, and many nieces and nephews.

John was a strong, generous devoted Father and Grandfather (Papa) and will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends.

Services will be held at Duggan's Serra Mortuary in Daly City on Friday, July 23rd. Friends and family may visit starting 10AM, with the service to take place at 11AM.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jul. 15 to Jul. 18, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for John Walsh

Sponsored by Duggan's Serra Mortuary - Daly City.

7 Entries

Jim (Jimmy) Reardon Jr.

July 24, 2021

I first want to send Sonia, Lisa, John Jr., Mike, and your entire family; my heartfelt condolences. I was hoping to see all of you, and extend my well wishes in person, but Duggan´s said you had everything yesterday. I knew the parking lot was too empty? Oh well, I can see John Sr. laughing on this one, haha! But seriously, if it wasn´t for your Dad, I wouldn´t have gotten into the Electrical Trade, which helped shape me on becoming the person I am today. I´ll always be indebted and grateful for John Sr. and Sonia´s encouragement to keep pushing forward, which I did; eventually getting into Local 6, which I am so proud of. If there´s one thing I can share with all the Grandkid´s, Great Grandkid´s, etc. is that your Dad left a living Legacy to all of us. He was a great role model to many, including myself. He was a caretaker for all his fellow Electrician´s, and friend´s. He was always involved, he was always encouraging, positive, and let you know that when you put the work in and support those around you doing the same thing; that everything will work out. Very reassuring when you´re in the middle of a complicated situation, not knowing which way to turn. But having first hand knowledge of this, John had this quiet confidence and leadership (caring personality) quality in him, where he´d just smile at you, and say; "You´re doing fine, you´ll get this". Doesn´t seem like much, but it speaks volumes when you´re in the thick of it. Or, he would say, "I´ll go look into it, otherwise, you´re doing very well". Always positive, reassuring, and confident! With John, you always knew things would work out. And lastly, he always went out of his way to say hi. Here I´m a 20 something year old apprentice, and John would be on the job I was at for business related matters, and he would always stop by and say hello, and see how I was doing? Pretty Special Man, I would say! Getting a little smile from John, or a little laugh, was a validation to me that I was on the right path. I always believed in myself, but John´s encouragement meant the World to me. In closing, it saddens me to see the people that were role model´s to me growing up, being called home to heaven. Their legacy, purpose, etc. in life, was left in good hands. Seeing John Jr. and Mike be very successful in their business, definitely made their Dad proud. And Lisa, being such a big part of our Electrical Family as well, working with EISB, and making each one of us feel so welcomed, appreciated, cared for, etc. You were definitely Daddy´s Girl Sonia, Thank You for being the sweetest Woman in the World. I know how much you love your family and friends. You always made us a part of your´s... Again, I´m SO sorry I couldn´t be there to share in your Dad´s Celebration of Life. However, I am grateful that I was able to know John Walsh and his Family, and have the honor of being able to call all of you my life long friend´s. Hope to see you guy´s in Twain Harte, and may God Bless all of you in every way..

Hugs and Loves to all of You,

Jim ( Jimmy) Reardon Jr.

Gina Davis

July 21, 2021

I was saddened to hear of John's passing. I knew him through his many years serving the Senior Sixes. Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss.

Elbert Ming Yee

July 18, 2021

With great love & respect to John Sr Family ** I first met your Dad at McLaren Park while walking JohnJr/Mike's dog. We soon had monthly dinners with stories of his travels, Poly High and Sr Family updates updates mixed with his seven & seven and wine during these many meals. We watch 49'ers 2002 Super Bowl at his "444" house. JMW had great love and respect for his children and the many grand kids in their education and careers. JMW was proud of being Irish and a native San Franciscan.

Recce Martha Regina

July 17, 2021

Sonia Walsh and Fam, Martha Dean and Carlos Morales my sympathy for your lost.

Carol Abeling

July 17, 2021

I am so sorry to learn of John's passing. My sincere condolences and prayers go out to John's family. Bob so enjoyed staying in touch with 'the guys' from the Avenues. God's Peace be with you all.

Bob and Cathy Puccetti

July 15, 2021

Marty, sorry for your loss , your brother is at peace now god bless him

Kevin Sullivan

July 15, 2021

The San Francisco Fryer's Club sends their sincere condolences to the Walsh Family. John was a long time member of the San Francisco Fryer's and was well liked by his fellow Fryer's.

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