John "Jack" Previte Jr.

Jack Previte passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Saturday, March 5, 2016, surrounded by his family.Jack was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and is survived by his loving wife, Valerie, sons John and Nicolas Previte, daughter, Elisha Spanton, and her husband, Matt Spanton, and granddaughter Matysen Spanton. Jack attended Santa Clara University earning a bachelor’s degree in 1970 in Econmics/Marketing. Following graduation, he served as a US Army officer during the Vietnam War. Since 1990 he was the General Manager of CGB Investments, LLC, San Jose, California. He served on the Santa Clara University Board of Regents and was active in the SCU Bronco Bench as well as supporting many other university activities. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Almaden Golf and Country Club.Jack loved all sports and throughout his life, he enjoyed many close friendships. He especially cherished his Sicilian (Italian) heritage and loved visiting friends and relatives in Sicily. Dedicated and hard-working, he always strived to improve on whatever endeavor he undertook.He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Jack Sr. and Doris Previte of San Jose, California.Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 11, 2016, at 2:00 pm at Mission Santa Clara de Asis located at Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. Jack leaves us with this message: “On your journey through life; learn, lead, think big, seek truth, be creative, inspire, help others, give back, become the best you can be, above all, have faith in God; and oh yes, don’t forget to have lots of fun and make lots of friends along the way.”In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Santa Clara University or a charity of your choice.