Antonio Marques "Tony" Sarrico

Antonio Marques "Tony" Sarrico, age 95, of Yuba City, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2018. He was born on April 3, 1923, in Ilhavo, Portugal to Antonio Goncalves and Benilde de Maia (Marques) Sarrico. Tony immigrated to the United States in 1941 and then went on to serve in the U.S. Army from 1945-1947. He met his wife, Dorothy Bettencourt, at the Bluebird Creamery where they both worked, and the two married on October 1, 1950. Tony volunteered with the Walton Volunteer Fire Department during the late 1950's and early 60's. He had a long career with Marysville Tractor which became Tenco. He was a member of the Operating Engineers No. 3 throughout much of his career, and he retired from Tenco in 1986. Tony remained active in his later years with gardening and was particularly gifted at growing orchids. He also enjoyed traveling, especially trips to Santa Cruz and Fort Bragg, and he loved music and singing. Tony will be remembered for his generous spirit, ready smile, and infamous wine. Tony is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Dorothy Sarrico; children: Leonel (Christine) Sarrico of Phoenix, AZ, Benilde (Greg) Howlett of East Helena, MT, and Daniel (Kelly) Sarrico of Yuba City; 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Friends and family are invited to visit on Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 1-3 p.m. at Ullrey Memorial Chapel with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary to be said at 3 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 17, 2018 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 702 C Street, in Marysville, with interment to follow at Gridley Biggs Cemetery, 2023 Highway 99, in Gridley. Ullrey Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.