Vicente Morales

Vincent Morales, of Stockton, passed away peacefully November 7, 2015. Born in San Antonio, Texas to Vicente and Maria Morales, he spent most of his life in Stockton, California. He married his wife of 31 years, Hope Castro, in June. 1985. They enjoyed a full and busy life with a blended family of 7 children. Vincent is survived by Hope, his sons Randal (Judy), Robert (Robbie), Michael (Lori) Jamey, Alex Montoya (Lisa), Edith Montoya, and Anthony Montoya (Melissa). Vincent was the second oldest of 7 siblings. He is preceded in death by sisters Alicia Tener, Dena Gauuan and Paul Morales. He is survived by brothers John (Josie), Antonio (Doreen), and Joseph. Vincent leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. After graduating from Edison Senior High School and what was then known as Stockton Junior College, he apprenticed at Chase Chevrolet of Stockton. Vincent specialized in body and fender work. He had the eye of an artist and the hand skills that could make the damaged side of a vehicle look like the opposite side that was undamaged. While working at Chase, he was elevated to various positions of responsibility and ultimately moved to the front office. He excelled at being an estimator/spokesman of the dealership's body shop. Vincent was a people person and along with his work knowledge, he captured a number of vehicle repair jobs previously going to other shops. Vincent worked at Chase for 30 years and in 1973 he founded Central California Appraisal Service. So successful was the business that Vincent retired in 2002 after bringing his sons Randy, Robert, Michael and Jamey, into the business under his guidance and training. Vincent was at times in his life an artist, a teacher at the community college, businessman, and a community voice of reason. Vincent enjoyed playing golf, rooting for the 49er's and the Giants. He couldn't get enough of Mexican music (Boleros, Mariachi) and the man could dance until forever! The family wishes to thank the staff at the Hospice of San Joaquin and the doctors and nurses at the San Joaquin County Hospital for their compassionate care and professionalism. A viewing will held on Thursday, November 19th from 2:00 pm -6:00 pm at the DeYoung Funeral Chapel, 601 N. California St. A Rosary will be conducted this same day from 6:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held Friday, November 20th,, 10:00 am, at the Cathedral of Annunciation, 425 W. Magnolia.