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Jerry Leonard Federico

June 27, 1947 - December 7, 2017

Jerry Leonard Federico, age 70, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017, at home in Visalia, California. He was born in Lynwood, California, to James Joseph and Rose Mary (Sala) Federico and was the younger of two boys.


Jerry honorably served in the Army, during the Vietnam War and upon his return home worked as a plumber for more than 35 years.


Jerry loved many things but mostly he loved to have a good time, go fishing and spend time on his boat, he loved to cook and eat, woodworking, he loved to go to yard sales, and to watch football (Go 49ers).


He is survived by his spouse Bobbi (Schnell), daughters Lisa Michele Federico-Thomas, Karyn Marie Federico and Tamara Lynn Federico; granddaughters Madison Taylor Bell, Kaitlyn Elizabeth Thomas and Rebecca May Aspeitia, his brother James Michael Federico and lastly, Duke of Ashland, our dog.


A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date and will take place in Southern California. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project in Jerry’s name.


No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why.