Roy Thomas Welsh

1936 - 2024

BORN

1936

DIED

2024

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Roy Welsh Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Roy Thomas Welsh
Start: 2024-03-12T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Basque Cultural Center

Roy Thomas Welsh
November 24, 1936 - February 14, 2024
Roy Welsh passed away on February 14, 2024. He was 87 years old.
Roy and his wife, Sandy, raised their three boys in San Bruno, Calif. Roy's life was filled with his boys activities. You could find him watching Greg playing baseball, pheasant hunting with Mike, or wrenching on the cars with his youngest son, Chris. So many memories and adventures done with undying love. The Welsh house was an open door and was always filled with family and friends.
Roy proudly served his country with time spent in the Navy.
Roy started and finished his working career with Pacific Gas and Electric. He had over 32 years of service. Larry Penrose was his partner in crime with their silly antics throughout his working career - incredible friends till the very end.
A few of Roy's passions were sailing in the San Francisco Bay and Morro Bay, taking road trips in his beloved Fierro and being a part of the Fierro Club. He was very proud of the trophies his car received. Many adventures were had.
A zealous 49ers, Giants and Warriors fan - the tailgate parties are a legend in their own and the tales will be told for years to come.
Roy started out every morning faithfully reading the obituaries checking for his name. He was an avid reader with Ken Folic being one of his favorites.
Roy had many friends and was loved by all. Lou Luzzi and Roy remained best friends since attending kindergarten together - what adventures they shared.
A special thank you to Steve Lombardi for giving your Uncle and Godfather the dream of seeing his cherished Fierro on the road again. May the 4DFN9RS live on forever!
Roy was preceded in death by his wife, Sandy Welsh; and his eldest son, Greg Welsh. He was survived by his remaining two sons, Mike Welsh (Fah) and Chris Welsh (Robin); sister, Dolores Welsh; niece, Gina Dezzani (Bruce); nephews, Steven Lombardi (JoJo) and Ken Lombardi (Janet); Greg's fiancé, Julie Hamilton; and grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, March 12, at 11:00 at the Basque Cultural Center, 599 Railroad Avenue, South San Francisco.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Feb. 23, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Roy Welsh

Sponsored by Duggan's Serra Mortuary - Daly City.

8 Entries

Martin Wibert

March 19, 2024

Very sorry for your loss. We in the GGF club were already missing Roy these last several years. He was a great addition to any event or activity.

Debbie Nielson

March 11, 2024

I have fond memories of the Welsh Family- growing up in that neighborhood was Great times. I had a Great time showing Roy and Sandy around on their first trip to Maui. He was such a Great person to know and will be missed by all.

Matt Townsley

March 11, 2024

To the Welsh family our deepest condolences it was an absolute pleasure growing up three houses away Roy was a second father to me as Greg was like my brother Mike and Chris too. Spent many hours at Candlestick Park years of 49er and Giants games, campy trips etc.... Roy coached San Bruno pee wee baseball for many years with my dad Roy had a great sense of humor he loved to laugh and he will be tremendously missed by all RIP Roy/pops!

Martha Graham

March 5, 2024

I shared many happy Friday Night Dinners with Roy and Sandy, and a friends. I joined a great group of there friends to become my friends. Wonderful group conversations and lots and lots of laughter.

Karl and Kristine Melzner

March 1, 2024

Roy was a great friend and fellow Fiero enthusiast. We are so blessed to have known him and his wife Sandy through our many years together in the Golden Gate Fieros car club. He was someone special to be with. Roy will be dearly missed but remembered fondly forever! We remember the many Fiero car shows with Roy, the Christmas parties, the Super Bowl parties.
All fun times. He loved his Fiero and Fiero Family! And, we loved him - and Sandy!

Brian and Margo Geyer

February 24, 2024

Roy and Sandy were great people to be around, many laughs were had in times spent together. I remember a trip to Solvang where we all wore Viking helmets around the restaurant dining table. He was the best guy!!
Brian and I were both very lucky to be able to visit Roy several times while he
was recovering in San Mateo. He loved his family, his Fiero, the Niners and a great time. God speed sir and say hello to Sandy.

Mary Szpara

February 24, 2024

Roy and Sandy were like a second set of parents to me and my husband. They were a major part of the Golden Gate Fieros Car Club and we went on several cruises together. They will remain in my heart and continue to be in my best memories for life.
I've posted a notice to our club members about Roy on Facebook and there are lots of our members who have left comments of fond memories for Roy and Sandy.
We are hoping that whomever has care of Roy's beautiful Fiero will stay in touch with Golden Gate Fieros.

JEANNIE CLEMENTS

February 23, 2024

So sorry to see that Roy has passed and he will be missed--big time. Glad I had talked to him on the phone last fall, but so sorry we hadn't been able to see him. He and Sandy both will be thought of fondly for many, many years.

Jeannie and Jerry
The Golden Gate Fiero Club

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