He is survived by his wife, Joan Whitley and daughter, Cynthia Velsaco, relatives, and friends.
A visitation will be held Friday, November 25, 2011 at 9:30 am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Monrovia, California followed by a funeral service at 10:30 am.
He will be laid to rest at Oakdale Memorial Park in Glendora, California.