Theodore C Dacong

Mr. Dacong and his late wife of 32 years, Luz, were instrumental in starting the interscholastic sports program at St. Robert Catholic School. He won numerous Parochial Athletic League basketball championships and tournaments. Mr. Dacong also was a coach on the 1983 Pacific team that reached the Little League World Series.

Born in Long Beach, Mr. Dacong was the youngest of 10 children. Raised in Vallejo, he moved to Sacramento in the early 1960’s and was a longtime employee of the California Department of Education. In retirement, he enjoyed traveling, particularly taking cruises and visiting the beach.

Mr. Dacong is survived by four children, all Sacramento residents: Elizabeth Drysdale (Don), Dee-Dee Farrell (Kevin), Theodore Dacong, Jr. (Mary), and Steven Dacong (Gina); grandchildren Christina Perez (Kevin), Jennifer Reed (Tyson), Donald Drysdale (Jeanine), Anthony Dacong (Nicolette), Kevin Farrell (Alexandria), Cassandra Drysdale (Marissa), and Samantha and Madeline Dacong; great-grandchildren Matthew and Andrew Perez and Eloise Drysdale; and longtime companion Nancy Tagupa. He was preceded in death by his wife, Luz and his sons David and Stephen.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation at Harry A. Nauman & Son Funeral Home at 4 p.m. December 26th, followed by a Rosary. A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on December 27th at St. Robert Catholic Church, 2251 Irvin Way, Sacramento. Interment will be at St. Mary Cemetery. Reception to follow at St. Robert.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Mr. Dacong’s favorite charities: Shriner’s Hospitals, Make-a-Wish, or the St. Robert School athletic program.