Gerald Kevin Scullion

Gerald Kevin Scullion (Jerry) of Novato, CA passed away peacefully on May 4, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was born in San Francisco, CA on October 21, 1948 to Charles and Grace Scullion and was the youngest of three boys. He attended All Hallows Grammar School, St. Ignatius High School, and the University of San Francisco. He played basketball in high school and college, and graduated from USF in 1970.

Following his graduation from college, Jerry was a middle school teacher and coach for the SF Unified School District. He coached basketball and soccer and later continued coaching for Novato Youth Leagues while his children were growing up.

After working five years as a teacher, Jerry pursued a career as a San Francisco firefighter which was the highlight of his life. He made many lifelong friends and loved the camaraderie within the Fire Department. Jerry enjoyed working at many different firehouses throughout the city, but spent the majority of his career at Engine 36 where he saw so much action and was a member of the HazMat Unit. Jerry also served as a Strike Team Leader on the Wild Land Fire Unit and had many great stories to share with his family. Throughout his career in the Fire Department, Jerry continually studied and took many promotional exams. He was promoted through the ranks and ended his career as a Battalion Chief.

Jerry retired after a rewarding 33+ years with the SFFD. He became an avid fixture at the gym, regularly swimming laps, attending spin classes, and working out on a daily basis. He had many friends at the gym and continued to work out even when his health had declined. Jerry was an avid Warriors fan, and also loved watching the 49ers and SF

Giants.

Jerry’s other passion in life was his family. He enjoyed family camping trips at the Russian River and Camp Mather and loved to relax in Maui, Hawaii. Jerry was “Papa” to his grandchildren and nothing could bring a smile to his face more than seeing his grandchildren. He loved the special cards they always made for him and the many holiday and birthday celebrations they shared. Jerry was a devoted and loving husband to Georgia, his wife of 51 years. They had three children, Krista, Brian, and Sean and raised them in Novato, CA. Jerry was a loving grandfather to Jackson, Madison, Grace, and Johnny Morey and to Tyler, Brinley, and Vincent Scullion. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Scullion and Grace (Dwyer) Scullion, his brother Michael Scullion, and his infant grandson, JB Scullion. Jerry is survived by his wife Georgia Scullion, his children Krista Morey (Todd), Brian Scullion (Kelly), and Sean Scullion. He is also survived by his brother Tom Scullion (Carol Tapella), sister-in-law Phyllis Stacey (Russ), brother-in-law Nick Corcoleotes (Michelle), and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, June 14th, at 12:30 PM at StoneTree Golf Club, Novato. In lieu of flowers, those desiring can make a donation in Gerald Scullion’s name to SF Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation (SFFCPF).

Resident of Oakland, CA For this is what the LORD says...

“As a mother comforts her child,

so will I comfort you.” Isaiah 66:13

Jerrilyn Doris Ricca, 90, died peacefully on Sunday, February 20, 2022 in Benicia, California.

Jerrilyn was born in Tacoma, Washington. She grew up in Huntington Park and San Leandro, California, graduating from San Leandro High School in 1950. She then attended San Francisco State, where she met a fellow student, Richard Anthony Ricca, who became her best friend and life partner. They married on May 28, 1953 in Reno, Nevada, when they were both twenty-one, and remained so for nearly 28 years, until Richard’s passing on April 17, 1981.

Jerrilyn and Richard had six children, from 1954 through 1966, raising them together. In December 1965, Jerrilyn obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from California State College at Hayward, at the age of 33.

In the late 1950s, Jerrilyn and Richard joined with other young families in the South Hayward area in founding the United Church of Hayward.

Jerrilyn was a life-long volunteer, with Head Start, Meals on Wheels, a parental stress hotline, and Cricket’s Corner, a day care center affiliated with Children’s Hospital in Oakland. In

Philip Klasky, beloved teacher and lifelong activist, taught in American Indian Studies and Race and Resistance Studies at San Francisco State University for nearly two decades. Phil established the Ethnic Studies Student Resource and Empowerment Center and was one of the New Leader Scholarship’s longestserving mentors. He also created the very popular course, Race, Activism, and Climate Justice.

Prior to SF State, Phil was the founding director of The Storyscape Project of the Cultural Conservancy (TCC), which has repatriated more than 600 legacy recordings of endangered languages to US tribes. The Storyscape Project grew out of his involvement in the successful campaign to stop the proposed nuclear waste dump at Ward Valley, land sacred to the five Colorado River Indian Tribes. Phil worked with Ft. Mojave tribal leader Lewellyn Barrackman to preserve audio recordings of the Mojave Creation Songs, which featured references to Ward Valley as land central to the tribe’s culture, and he led litigation resulting in the designation the 1980s, she served on a committee that established a thrift store at the First Congregational Church of Berkeley (FCCB), “The Cellar”, which opened in 1986. She volunteered at The Cellar from its beginning, until 2017. She also worked with the new membership class at FCCB.

Jerrilyn loved her family, reading (especially literature), politics, jazz, licorice (black), and at a young age, tap dancing. Jerrilyn is preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Mildred Rounds; her sister, Marjorie Nystrom; and her husband. She is survived by her children, Richard A. Ricca, Jr. (Dena) (Little River), Guy L. Ricca (Vallejo), Joel F. Ricca (Jeremy) (Capitola), Paul R. Ricca (Rosela) (Sonoma), Amy R. Amacker (Miles) (Benicia), and Ian R. Ricca (Concord); seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her niece, Kay Gschwend (Ken) (Discovery Bay); several cousins; and many long-time friends.

At Jerrilyn’s request, no services were held. Donations may be made in her memory to a local Hospice Program. of 6.5 million acres of critical habitat for the endangered desert tortoise, which included Ward Valley.

Phil enjoyed working in his garden and the gardens of loved ones and could state the scientific name of any flower or plant. He embraced nature and loved to hike in the hills of Marin, kayak on Northern California rivers, and climb the rocks of Joshua Tree. He will be remembered for his beautiful smile and joyous spirit. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Powell, sisters Ilene Marwick and Nancy Klasky Gribler, his niece, and a wide circle of friends. For more on Phil’s life, visit philipmklasky. com