Tony Razonable Tabalon Jr.

Tony was surrounded by his family as he entered eternal peace on February 23, 2011.

Tony was a native of Modesto, California. Tony graduated from Piedmont High School

in Milpitas, California and received an AA from Modesto Junior College.

Tony had many passions in life. Tony's curiosity and love of life took him down many paths.

His love of people guided him. Tony was a chef for Happy Steak Restaurant.

He was owner/operator for Quality Printing. As a Manager in production and distribution at

Tri-Valley Growers/Signature Fruit for 30 years, Tony worked with as he put it,

"the best people on earth". Tony was currently working for Hughson Farm Supply as their

Purchasing Manager. Tony often commented about wishing he could have started working

there twenty years ago, he loved it there so much. Tony had many memorable times

with the 'guys' at the farm supply store.

Tony's many passions and hobbies included camping, fishing, cooking, listening to music,

gardening, cars, going out to dinner, and movies, especially sci-fi.

Tony's love for his family surpassed all others.

Tony is survived by his daughters, Tracy Tabalon of Riverbank, CA, Toni Tabalon of Modesto, CA,

Tony's parents, Tony R. Tabalon, Sr., and mother OrphiaLee Real, his sister, Dalee Tabalon-Johnson

of Ceres CA, and brother, William Real of Modesto, CA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Tabalon.

Visitation will be held at Lakewood Funeral Home, March 3rd between 4-8pm.

His service will be held at Lakewood Funeral Home, March 4th at 1:30pm.

Published in The Modesto Bee on Wednesday, March 2, 2011