Dr. Antonio Cucalon Jr.

September 09,1924 - January 11, 2021

Dr. Antonio Cucalon Jr. September 09, 1924January 11, 2021

On January 11, 2021, we lost our beloved father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather & friend, Tony. Born in Panama City, Panama, he first came to the U.S. to attend Dental School at Loyola of New Orleans, earning his DDS Degree in 1948.

After returning to Panama, he established a very successful dental practice and became very involved in organized dentistry, including becoming the President of the Panamanian Dental Society. Yet, he still had time to meet the love of his life, Rosario Lara. Shortly after they wed, they left their immediate families behind, and moved to the U.S., as he had been accepted to the University of Southern California’s School of Orthodontia. In 1955 he received his Master’s Degree in Orthodontics & moved to Vallejo, Ca. where he started one of the first Orthodontic Practices in the area.

Dad loved his time in Vallejo & had strong ties to the community as a business owner, patron, volunteer & Lions Club Member and President.

In 1967 he moved his family of 6 to San Francisco where he continued practicing Orthodontics until he retired in 1989. He also established numerous strong ties to the community of San Francisco.

He loved his Profession and demonstrated this by volunteering his time to the San Francisco Dental Society and the California Association of Orthodontics. Tony was a great person who worked hard, played hard and lived life to the fullest! He was bright, wise, ambitious & yet a truly humble, generous, and kind man who adored his family. He had a passion for dancing and making people laugh and would light up a room with his smile and sense of humor.

Dad enjoyed being active & spending time at the Olympic Club of which he was a member for over 50 years. His favorite hobbies were handball, swimming, and going for a steam which he did until he was 90 years old! He found tremendous pleasure in Reading, Traveling, History, Teaching, Music, Films, especially the oldies and Real Estate.

Tony passed peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Rosario, who shared 68 wonderful years; his children, Rosie & her husband Chuck, Debbie, Tony & his wife Mardi & Vince; his grandchildren A.J., Connor, Ryan, Kristin and Alexandra; and great grandchildren Tyler, Alyssa, Addison, Alexis & Miles.

A private service was held for the immediate family, January 15, 2021.

In lieu of flowers, he would appreciate donations to the American Cleft Palette-Craniofacial Association (ACPA). www.acpa-cpf. org