Thomas Lara Jr., San Bruno’s “Mr. Baseball,” died at his home of 60 years. He launched and managed the San Bruno Baseball Leagues for over a half century.
His recently deceased wife Connie of 69 years was a great loss. He was dedicated to his children Tommy III, Linda Salcedo and Paul Lara (wife Sandy). Also survived by his brother Lawrence and Mary Lara, nieces and nephews and his 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
His parents migrated from Spain at the turn of the 20th century. His family moved to Oakland in 1930 where he lived until moving to San Bruno in 1954. He was a founding member of the Joe DiMaggio youth baseball program in California and served on the San Bruno Park and Recreation Commission, president of the San Bruno Lions Club, Commander of the VFW. Also a lifelong member of the Old Timers, Marino Pieretti, San Bruno volunteer firefighters. Thomas served his country in World War II as a Radioman III class. He also played baseball and boxed for the U.S. Navy.
The funeral mass is noon Friday, July 25 at Saint Robert’s Church in San Bruno. Family and friends may visit beginning at 6 p.m. with a vigil starting at 7 p.m. Further details are at www.chapelofthehighlands.com.
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