Gayton J. DeRosa, born Sept. 15, 1925, died Dec. 23, 2015, peacefully at his home surrounded by family.
The former mayor of San Carlos, he was 90.
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Gayton J. DeRosa, born Sept. 15, 1925, died Dec. 23, 2015, peacefully at his home surrounded by family.
The former mayor of San Carlos, he was 90.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Marie, their eight children, 12 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Gayton grew up in New York and moved to California in the late 1940s. He served in the 94th Army Infantry Division as a Master Sergeant in World War II. He attended Stanford University and earned his MBA in accounting. He retired from Standard Oil/Chevron after 35 years in the Comptrollers Department. He served as a councilman and mayor for the city of San Carlos in the 1960s and 1970s.
Gayton loved the New York Yankees while growing up, and after moving to California became an avid 49ers and Giants fan and loved all other types of sports. After retiring from Chevron, he enjoyed gardening and cooking for his clan. He was very active in the ICF and Caring Hands for St. Charles Church.
A celebration of his life is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, at St. Charles Catholic Church in San Carlos. Please sign the guestbook at www.crippenflynn.com.
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