Mr. Alvin Lawrence Lease passed away at Watsonville Community Hospital on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. He was born in Kansas but made Watsonville his home for the last 45 years.
Al was known for his quick wit and his generous nature. He was a self-taught businessman. He and his wife Wilma started a business out of their garage, which blossomed into a successful wholesale plumbing operation. It is known today as A.L. Lease Company.
Mr. Lease was also a member of the Watsonville Elks Lodge. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed golf and socializing with his friends.
He is survived by his children Lawrence Lease, Linda Fitzmaurice (Dick) and Lounann Cook (Steve). He leaves 3 grandchildren Janson Lease, Sean (Kelsey) Fitzmaurice; and two great-granddaughters Berkeley and Kesington. He was preceded in death by his wife Wilma Dean Lease and his brother Arlie Lease (Jody).
Visitation will be on Monday, June 26 at Ave Maria Memorial Chapel from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. There will be a graveside service at 11:00 AM on June 27, 2017 at Pajaro Valley Memorial Park.
The family is requesting for anyone interested in donating to The Arc of Alameda County located at 14700 Doolittle Drive in San Leandro. Your proceeds will help people with developmental disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy and Downs Syndrome.
Arrangements have been entrusted in the care of the Carroll Family of Ave Maria Memorial Chapel, www.avemariamemorial chapel.com
