Serpa, John Jr.

March 6, 1927 - May 6, 2014

John Serpa Jr, 87, Born March 6, 1927 in Alameda CA. He died Monday May 6, 2014 at his home in Twain Harte CA. John's employment with the Oakland Tribune started in 1943 where he worked in the Home-Delivery department.  There he was assigned working as a District Advisor in Southern Zone. He was active playing with his fellow employees on the Tribune Softball and Basketball teams in the earlier years. 

John Bellison remembers Mr. Serpa as being a compassionate and gracious individual". 

John Lamm added; "He was a very pleasant person, I don't know anyone who did not like him".

There was not much written about John Serpa Jr in his death notice. Anyone having any information may contact us and we will add it to this posting.