Gaspar Marion passed away in Gilroy on Oct. 6, 2003.
Gaspar Marion passed away in Gilroy on Oct. 6, 2003.
He was the husband of the late Vivian Marion. Mr. Marion is survived by his stepsons Don Littlejohn, of Gustine, Leonard Littlejohn, of Tennessee, Mary McNeff, of Michigan; his grandchildren, Donna, Debbie, Michelle and Shannon Littlejohn; Steve, Doug, Jan and Diane Littlejohn; Mary, Bill, Mark McNeff, and Susan, Brenda, Cynthia, Michael and David Espinoza; and many great grand and great great grandchildren.
Mr. Marion was born in Switzerland 96 years ago.
Mr. Marion came to the San Francisco area in the early 1900s with his father. He worked in San Francisco in the restaurant business. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. Gaspar came to Gilroy in 1935, during the depression at the suggestion of Mr. Yobo Urjevich whom he met on a fishing trip in Quincy and has been a resident since. He was hired by the late George Milias, Sr. Mr. Urjevich managed the restaurant and Gaspar managed the bar at the Milias Hotel together for many years. Mr. Marion spent 55 years at the restaurant as a bartender. During his career at the hotel, he met many famous people including, Bing Crosby, Betty Grable, Will Rogers, Joan Blondell and Herbert Hoover. Gaspar was a horse player, it was his one passion. He was a member of the American Legion Post 217 in Gilroy.
Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service for Gaspar which will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Marys Cemetery. Family would appreciate donations to help with funeral expenses.
