Thomas F. Lavezzo Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Thomas F. Lavezzo, 91, of Benicia passed away Saturday at his home following a long illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Benicia. Tom served in the United States Army and was a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. Tom and his brothers Tony & Romeo owned and operated Lavezzo Brothers Chevron Station on the corner of First & J Streets in Benicia for several years. Tom later owned the Exxon Station on East 2nd Street and then spent 20 years working for the City of Benicia as a mechanic, retiring in 1990. Tom enjoyed golfing, fishing and was an avid fan of the Giants, 49ers and all his grandchildren's games. Tom is survived by his his wife Pat; sons David, Mike (Deedee), Mark Lavezzo, Jimmy (Krista) (Christina) Lavezzo; daughters Judy (Chuck) Kirby and Cathy Freitas; his sister Evelyn Hart-Lavezzo; stepchildren Michael (Patty) Thompson, Cathy (Monty) Hall, and Wanda Warren; 18 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel with Pastor Al Marks officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be private at Sacramento Valley National cemetery, Dixon. Family prefers donations to any boys or girls sports clubs of Benicia or Hospice of the East Bay.

Thomas F. Lavezzo

December 12, 1924 - January 2, 2016