Restituto Reyes Magsarili

The youngest son of Vicente and Gorgonia, he was born in Manila, Philippines, on June 10, 1930. He served with the United States Navy, retiring after 20 years of service, as a senior chief.

He earned a degree as an electrical engineer. After retiring from the Navy, he worked for another 20 years at the Naval Supply Center in San Diego. He received his MBA from National University.

He and his wife owned and managed a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly and Adult Residential Facilities for the developmentally disabled for many years.

Known to all simply as “Resti,” he was always ready to help a relative or a friend in need whether it was fixing their cars or appliances.

He served at the MCAS Miramar Chapel for many years as a greeter. He also helped with the offering and was a Chapel council member. Resti and family have attended Miramar Chapel since 1971. He joined the Navy in 1953 with a batch of Filipino recruits at Sangley Point, Cavite. He was an active participant of this group of Navy veterans from Batch ’53 that still meet to this day. Resti served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

His patience, thoughtfulness, contagious smile and humor will be truly missed.

Resti is survived by his wife, Elvie, their three sons: Gary, Andrew and Karl; their wives Christina, Joyce, and Generosa; and grandchildren, Megan, Rachael, Clara, AJ, Abigail, Charlotte and Elijah.

On Sunday March 26, 2023, a service will be held at El Camino Mortuary Memorial Chapel, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA 92121. Viewing 1:00-2:30 PM, Sharing of Memories 2:30-3:00 PM, Memorial Service 3:00-3:30 PM, Reception 3:30-5:00PM.

On Monday March 27, 2023, the Military Internment Service will be held at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122 from 10:15-10:45 AM (Motorcade line-up to begin at 9:45 AM.)

The internment service will be followed at 11:00 AM by a hosted reception at Natsumi Sushi & Seafood Buffet, 7040 Miramar Rd., San Diego, CA 92121.

We will deeply miss Resti, a devoted husband, caring father, proud grandfather and faithful friend.