Joselito Q. Sison

Joselito Quianio Sison, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, transitioned peacefully into the eternal afterlife surrounded by his immediate family on August 4, 2024 at the age of 76. Affectionately known as “Sonny”, as well as “Joe”, among his family, friends, and colleagues, Joselito lived life fully and tenaciously throughout his journey and into his final days. To the many who loved him, he is remembered fondly as a multi-disciplinary artist, decorated war veteran, accomplished architect/engineer, and dedicated family man. Born on June 15, 1948 to Juanito and Paz Sison in the city of Manila on the Philippine Islands, Joselito grew up as the younger brother of Cedric Sison and an older brother to Cheryl, Daisy, Ruthie, Diane, Donna, and Juanito (Jr). The Sison family immigrated to the United States in 1966, arriving in San Francisco on August 22nd of that year. While living in San Francisco, Joselito would meet his future wife, Anita Carrillo, in 1966 through mutual acquaintances just prior to enlisting in the US Army and departing for basic training in Georgia. After a brief return visit home to the SF Bay Area after completing training, Joselito was then deployed to Vietnam for combat as a member of the 1st Battalion 508th Infantry 3rd Brigade 82nd Airborne Division. His tour of duty began in 1968 and lasted until early 1969 when he was injured in action. Upon returning home from Vietnam, Joselito and Anita reunited, becoming a couple and eloping in April of 1969 in Reno, NV. The newlyweds would then move to Fort Riley, KS for Joselito’s final year of service for the Army, during which they would have the first of their three children, Mayla. For his service, Joselito was awarded and recognized for the following decorations and achievements: National Defense Service Medal, the PRCHT (parachutist) badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal W/OLC, Combat Infantryman Badge, Sharpshooter (M-14 rifle), Marksman (M-16 rifle), and Expert (M-60 Machine Gun). Following his honorable discharge from the US Army, Joselito returned with his small family to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1970. Working odd jobs for a few years, he would soon begin his career in architecture and engineering. On the strength of his tremendous drawing skills and artistic talent, Joselito’s career would span over four decades, progressing into increasingly complex projects with each new role he took on. After being hired by the SF based firm of Esherick, Homsey, Dodge and Davis in 1972, Joselito would serve as a Architectural Planning Designer with the firm until 1976. During this period, Joselito and Anita had their second child, Mayrasol, in 1973. After purchasing their first home at 527 Edgemar Avenue in the town of Pacifica, CA in 1974, the couple would then welcome their third child, Jason, in 1975. As their family grew, Joselito’s career also continued to progress quickly. From 1976 to 1980, he worked with the firm of John Bolles and Associates as a Store Planning Designer, and after 6 years of living in Pacifica, Joselito and Anita would buy their second “forever” home in Benicia, CA. Along with the move, Joselito accepted a new position with Beland Gianelli and Associates in Vallejo, CA in 1980. This was quickly followed by a position with Lawrence Livermore Laboratory from 1981 to 1985. Joselito’s career would eventually conclude with PG&E in San Francisco as an architectural/design engineer, being hired by the company in 1985 and officially retiring in 2013. In addition to being survived by Anita, his loving wife of 55 years, and his three children Mayla, Mayrasol, and Jason, Joselito Sison’s legacy also lives on in his four grandchildren Jade, Amaya, DJ, and Jace.

Joselito Q. Sison

June 15, 1948 - August 4, 2024