John Joseph Garrido

John Joseph Garrido was born on April 26,1961 to loving parents, Joaquin and Concepcion Garrido. John was the first of 5 children.

At the age of 60, my Tata passed away on the morning of February 13, 2022. John was born in Guam then later moved to California where he decided to settle for life. He married his best friend and wife, Lilly Garrido, and was a father to two children, Sonia and John Jr.

If you asked a hundred people who John Joseph Garrido was, you would get a hundred different responses. A hard worker. A giver. A best friend. A poker player. A fisherman. Brave, strong, selfless. But to John and his loved ones, his biggest role was that of a family man, father, and much-adored TATA (grandfather).

John’s world changed when his first grandson, Sevanthony was born, and two years later his big boy Jojo (Joseph). I was named after him. Invigorated by their arrival he spoiled them rotten and every moment they spent together filled them with joy and life-long happiness. Over a decade later, Jaxon, Mariah and Maleah arrived. More than anything he loved his grandchildren so much, they became his reason to get up in the morning. Whether it be to go watch their baseball games or drive all the way to Santa Cruz to watch them race. We had fun traveling, eating out, and just playing at home. We could always count on him being there before we could even ask. His hobby and full-time job was to be the best Tata anyone ever had for nothing in return. He was our biggest fan.

He was a mechanical genius, who specialized in air conditioning repairs and could fix or build anything he wanted to. He loved to build, cook, crack jokes, and he was a professional napper. As long as he was doing something with or for his family he was happy. His generosity and kindness knew no bounds. He will be greatly missed by his beloved Gorda, children, and grandchildren.

John is survived by his wife Lilly, children Sonia & husband Severino, John Jr.& wife MaryJoyce, grandchildren Sevanthony, Jojo, Jaxon, Mariah and Maleah, mother Conception, brother Kenneth & wife Suzette, Sisters Eleanor(Ellie), Connie & husband Timothy and many nieces and nephews.

John is preceded in death by his father Joaquin, sister Joanne, and grandson Pudge.

Funeral services will be held on February 25, 2022 at 8:30 am, at Berge Pappas Smith Chapel of the Angels, 40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA. Masks are required for all attendees.

Burial will take place at Lima Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary and Cedar Lawn Cemetery, 48800 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539 at 10 am.

The family of John J. Garrido requests the honor of your presence at a special reception immediately following the funeral, to celebrate his life