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Antonio Javier Espinosa

Menlo Park, CA, USA

February 20, 1961 - April 8, 2021

Feb 20, 1961 - Apr 8, 2021

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Marsha Dugan

My husband and I met Tony through our Mill Valley neighbors, Brian Miller and Sharon ("Daisy") Manuel, who introduced us in 2012 to Tony's season ticket group at Pac Bell/ATT/Oracle Park. (As a long time season ticket holder at Candlestick, Tony earned the opportunity to select his seats at the new ballpark when it was being built - and MAN, are they GREAT seats!) We selected and distributed our tickets for each season in late March at a completely random sushi restaurant in the Marina (Naked Fish, I think?). Tony always arrived with a short list of the games he could actually attend, having previously compared the Giants schedule to a complicated matrix of his three children's multiple sporting commitments. He loved the Giants...but as many others have said, you didn't have to know Tony long to understand that his kids were #1. Tony died this spring on the day before Opening Day at Oracle; the Giants honored his memory in the best possible way by winning their home opener against the Rockies, 3-1. Tony, we miss your smile, your laugh, your enthusiasm, your energy...we have you to thank for our awesome seats...and know that your season ticket group is cheering a little louder on your behalf every time the Orange and Black take the field.

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Anna Cruz

Monica Fermoyle

Michele Phua

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Sue Olson

2006, Ashland, OR, USA

Rafting the Rogue River!

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Sue Olson

2006, Ashland, OR, USA

Rafting the Rogue River!

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Sue Olson

2006, Ashland, OR, USA

We met Tony and Petrice in the early 2000s and enjoyed so many fun family times together....dinners, baseball games, and in particular, vacationing in Ashland, Oregon. Tony and Petrice introduced us to Ashland Oregon and all it has to offer. In 2006, while experiencing all the beauty of Ashland, we decided to raft down the Rogue River together! We will miss Tony and his love for his family and friends and his passion for the great outdoors.

Petrice, Montera, Luca and Carolina - you are continually in our thoughts and prayers. Tony will be missed, he touched our lives and so many others.

Wishing you comfort and love,
Sue, Craig and the Olson boys

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Ray Martino

1987, France

Let's go

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Monica Fermoyle

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Montera Espinosa

Ray Martino

Ray Martino

1987, Barcelona, Spain

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Anna Cruz

Montera Espinosa

Ray Martino

Tony was a magnet. He drew us near. Tony and I met while we were both working on our grad degrees at Davis. I remember this very clearly, our first meeting, in Tony’s kitchen where he served up beans with tortillas, followed by a run, and then I was done... but there was no escape, Tony head butted me and said something about getting fired up... so next was a party, and the Grad, a night that would be repeated many times.

I lean introverted by nature. Tony drew me out. If I did not answer the phone, he would track me down. I was not alone. I watched (and learned) how Tony engaged people, he wanted to know who you were. He would ask questions, poke and prod, impossible to ignore, he wanted to know, you, he made people (me) feel appreciated, it was not long before even the most redescent would cave to his thoughtful charm.

What smiles Tony had, ... his joyful smile was irresistible, 100% infectious, you could not resist feeling his joy, ...his sly curiosity smile as he leaned in to conspire, ... and my favorite the trouble making mischievous smile. When I saw that mischievous smile, I knew he had a plan, a point or was going to cause some kind of trouble. Neighbor to the smile, I remember the concentrated, trying to figure it out, brow furrow, when we were puzzling something out. That furrow, especially when followed by the mischievous smile, meant look out, Tony has a plan.

I bet Patrice saw that smile before she knew, that Tony knew, she was the one. Patrice you were never apart from Tony’s thoughts and words. Every time we were together Tony’s words were full of love for Patrice.

I have read a lot of comments here how Tony loved sports. I don’t think that’s quite right, I don’t think Tony loved sports, I think Tony loved teams and teammates.

Tony was not a Master Batter because he loved softball, Tony was a Master Batter because he loved the Master Batters.

He was not a coach and at every game because he loved youth soccer or baseball. He was there because he loved Montera, Carolina and Luca.

When we would meet for lunch, beers or dinners over the years the kids sports were always a center of conversation. But very little was about scores, or records or even the kids great performance. Most of what Tony talked about was how Montera, Carolina and Luca were developing, Montera was leading or Luca’s growing confidence or Carolina was so competitive. When you all had difficulties he fretted, worked and wanted to talk, no sly smile, I can’t remember the specifics. I do know the point, --- Tony was there because he was building into Montera & Carolina and Luca, teaching, coaching, connecting, deepening relationship, he was parenting, he was loving.

Tony was driven. Did you read the story by Monica and see the picture of him in Delano, 1966, with Marina and Monica? Tony taught himself English with comic books. He lifted himself up from difficult circumstances, with toughness, determination and with help from his dedicated loving mother, family and friends like Mike Boesch. It is a hard road from his beginnings to finishing UCD with two grad degrees.

I owe many adventures to Tony’s influence. The north coast, Tahoe, So Cal, baseball games, biking, and so many meals and nights out. The greatest of these was our months in Europe. I thought the idea of traveling through Europe together was just dreaming, just talk, I never thought it would happen. I expected to move on the straight path, get the next job after graduation, get to work.

I was working at Intel while at Davis. Expecting the less adventurous path I arranged a job interview for Tony. I thought I was doing him a big favor. After Tony’s interview the comments were along these lines “he is an arrogant SOB”, “he laughed (condescendingly) at my question”, “I don’t think he wants to work here”. Uh oh. The last one had it right. Only too late did I figure out Tony took that interview not to get himself hired but to get me fired - so I would go to Europe. I bet he had that mischievous smile when he said he wanted to interview, I missed it. Trouble. After I remember he said something like- screw Intel, job sucked, who wants to work in Folsom, we are going to Europe - so we did.

It worked, I left Intel. We packed, and after a time of sleeping and prepping at his mom’s house, we went off to Europe. I have attached a couple of pictures. Tony took most of the pictures but his all burned up (along with all his clothes and other possessions) when his car caught on fire when moving from Davis to Tahoe. It was an adventure of a lifetime. And from it, I have a hundred stories, more memories, and I owe them all to Tony.

I have to say everything I said above and more so everything I feel and know about abut Tony where clearly built into him built by his Mom, Monica and Marina and Alex and the rest of his family. Tia Anita your remembrance your story, your love of Tony, your words made me cry.

Tony loved. He loved me. He loved Master Batters. He loved people he met everyday through his life. Most of all he loved Patrice and Montera, Luca and Carolina. I can’t deal with, can’t understand, can’t explain why, someone with so much strength, so much life, so much love is not here. I will say these truths,

my life was greatly enriched by Tony Espinosa,

by his adventurous spirit, his mischievous smile and trouble making plans.

Tony’s manifest magnet drew me to something more

Thank you Antonio for all these things. I miss you.

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Monica Fermoyle

Anna Cruz

Michele Phua

Marsha Dugan

Roger Stein

Susan Cordel

Montera Espinosa

Ari Zaragoza

Siena Gavin

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Marsha Dugan

Montera Espinosa

Ari Zaragoza

Ari Zaragoza

Little Toño Espinosa - Love, Tia Anita

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Susan Cordel

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Anna Cruz

This is the picture my dad kept of Toño when we were growing up -- it's the face I see when I think of my... Read more This is the picture my dad kept of Toño when we were growing up -- it's the face I see when I think of my cousin This is the picture my dad kept of Toño when we were... Read more

Ari Zaragoza

From: Tia Anita: I loved Toño; I love Toño still. I feel a deep lingering sadness in his passing. I pray for peace and comfort for his beloved family Petrice, Montera, Luca and Carolina. A great vacuum is felt by all that knew, loved and experienced his essence. He cared,
he loved, he enjoyed. His zest for life and love of humanity led him to sports and adventurous activities. He had a deep love for animals and nature. And all the while with that Smile of his that would give one’s spirit a lift and an invitation to interact with him.
At a very young age Toño exhibited many admirable attributes. He was Intelligent, respectful, responsible, determined, courageous, generous, friendly and kind. Toño was an eager, positive child. These traits made the admirable man he became.
Many work related enjoyable stories have been shared here and as his tia I have many childhood stories of him and I would like to share.

My fondest memory of him as a child was of a trip to a movie theater with him and his siblings. We settled on the right side seating area and we took our seats with Toño having his own empty row in front of us, all to himself. As we were seated, Toño all of a sudden bolts out of his row and runs down the aisle. Loudly, exclaiming for all to hear that the theater was going to burn down. “Van a quemar el cine”, his exact words. In the dark, he was tracking the landing of a lit cigarette he saw when it was flicked over our heads and landed somewhere forward. He was successful! He found it! He was a courageous, responsible, conscientious 8 year old little boy. I felt proud.

Because of Toño’s generosity, at age 50, I traveled South America for nearly one month.
It expanded my horizons. I am heartily thankful.

My memories of him as a young man, as a husband and father are of one who stayed the course. Above all, he valued his beautiful wife and children not yielding to life’s many arrows. I saw him as a conscientious leader, provider and protector of his family. I am proud of him many times over.
Now I hear myself: Why Lord? I just don’t understand. I know it’s not for me to understand but to accept YOUR will be done.

Toño I see you in my mind’s eye, I can’t believe that your not here but with the Lord’s mercy I will see you again in the other life. Dear nephew, I miss you.

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Michele Phua

Ray Martino

Monica Fermoyle

Anna Cruz

Susan Cordel

Fred Rosenzweig

Petrice, we never met in person, and I did not have a chance to meet Montera, Luca or Carolina, but I feel like I know you all. You all have my deepest condolences. Tony had an infectious, positive energy that was impossible to ignore. I met him about 8 years ago, when we were both the “old guys” at young companies (he was at Transifex and I was at Coursera). He introduced me to Start X to be a mentor and we made sure we connected with each other 3-4 times a year to see if there was something either of us could do to help the other. Tony was always focused on his family, and our last series of conversations was around his excitement of getting a Sprinter and traveling the US. About 2 months ago, my wife and I did buy a sleeper SUV (not as fancy as a Sprinter) and we are going to do a US road trip. I am going to dedicate this trip to Tony.

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Petrice Espinosa

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Sean Glodek

2020, Menlo Park, CA, USA

Tony was a star.

We arrived in Menlo from Europe last Summer. Tony and his wonderful wife Petrice welcomed us to the school community by volunteering to help us find a house, connecting with the school and most importantly being there for our family on zoom, on the phone and in person. We were honored to be hosted by Tony in his house for dinner, get his recommendations for best restaurants (boy, was he right!) and hearing about his retirement plans with Petrice in Oregon. Tony painted this great picture of well deserved peace and quiet with nature, but still close to an airport to stay connected to his kids. We immediately wanted the same.

Even though we knew Tony for such a short period of time, his passion, intellect and unencumbered desire to help shined and imprinted us with lasting positive memories. So yes, we will miss you Tony.

You are a star!

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Monica Fermoyle

Anna Cruz

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Shelly Pederson

Stu and I are so saddened to hear of Tony’s passing.
Tony connected with Stu for hitting lessons with Luca, when Luca was probably around 10 years old. Those lessons continued on through high school for Luca.
When he first started, he would ride his bike over, Tony always showed up, so he could load Luca and his bike after the lesson. He and Stu chatted more about everything and probably denied Luca all his lesson time:) Tony was passionate about his family, and the girls occasionally would show up and visit and play with the dogs! Tony would get so excited talking to Stu about our plans to visit Europe, he had so many travel tips to share with us. He would send links, photos etc and was just as excited in helping us plan, as if he were going on the trip. He was a weekly visitor at these hitting lessons for years and always was interested in the family and relaying what was going on with Petrice and the girls. What an amazing family, they always sent over some yummy baked goods, acknowledging birthdays and such.
We had the soccer connection with the girls as well, so there was always stories to share there. The girls would bring their soccer ball and practice in the court, waiting on Luca.
We just can’t express how sad we are for the loss of your amazing father and husband.
Tony you will be dearly missed. I know there are so many stories, you’ve touched so many...
Much love and strength,
Shelly and Stu Pederson

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Monica Fermoyle

Peter Fortenbaugh

I remember Tony exactly as the photo on this website has him. With a full smile. As others have said, Tony have an infectious positive energy. At every Menlo event, I always looked for him and wanted to feel his warmth. He was such a pleasure to speak with. He was fun and never too serious and interesting. It has been wonderful watching our three kids grow up together - sometimes painful for the oldest, but so is life.

Montera, Luca and Carolina, please know how much you dad always spoke of you with such love. You were the pride and joy of his life, and he lit up whenever the conversation turned to any of you. He loved you all so unconditionally.

Tony and I shared our deep appreciation for the Boss, and I will be thinking of him at the next concert.

Petrice, I think about you every day. I appreciate being friends with you and Tony as our kids grow up.

Wishing you some peace, with love,
Peter & Betty

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Linda Faust

Fun family camping trip!

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Meredith Medanich

Elizabeth Hirai

I remember Tony when I went to visit Petrice in Palo Alto on Alma street. We went hiking around the Dish and then enjoyed tacos. They were married soon after this visit. I’ve known Petrice since we were young girls. Our parents continue to be very dear friends.

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Meredith Medanich

peter warnoe

I knew only Tony for a few years, as I met him 2 years ago when we started talking about him being part of our venture fond, Nordic Eye. - -

After our first meeting, he kept calling me every second month for almost 18 month to show his interest. Not so many people today show this consistency and finally 9 month ago we signed and agrement and got Tony onboard our team. - And everybody on the team in Copenhagen and Zurich, loved him even they have never met him in person. - - I miss his "silly" calls almost every day with the camera on. I hated that, but we always ended up having great talks about business and even more about Arsenal. - (football club in UK we both support). I miss it and also the happy face on my Iphone when he called... always in the morning for him and my afternoon in Europe.

My team and I are SO sad we don't get to see him in Copenhagen..... hopefully we will see his family as we discussed......you are all invited when you like. - Big hugs and kisses from Peter warnoe - in Copenhagen

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Amie Clarke

Montera, Luca, and Carolina - the smiles and joy depicted in these photos are a testament to your dad's impact on all of us. The resounding themes of joy, warmth, friendship, and trust have been passed onto you by a professional and he knows he's done his job.

Petrice - thank you for sharing Tony with us. As many have mentioned, the time on many soccer fields (rain or shine, weekends, Thanksgiving, etc.), at ISTP events, your amazing paella parties, and general day to day surprises thrown at you by life, Tony never failed to shine. His love for life, your family, and you will not be forgotten. He left this world a better place.

Thank you Tony - Go Ags!

Brian, Amie, Abigail, and Simon

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Lauren Gearon

My condolences to the entire Espinosa family, and to all who knew and loved Tony. My heart is broken by this devastating loss. We were all blessed to have known him and spend time with him. My prayers are with you.

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Sameer Merchant

I remember the early days of Corlina. The breakfast meetings at Menlo Park, early discussions at HanaHaus in Palo Alto... Tony was a good leader and a mentor. Tony truly believed in a team play. He cared for everyone on the team and never failed to check on how we were doing. It was a pleasure working with Tony.

Last I met Tony in person was in November. We were recording a short video for Corilna and we laughed at our bloopers! It was a fun time together. Little did I know it would be our last meeting in person. It is difficult to accept...

Tony enjoyed good food and wine, I still remember all the Corlina team dinners. Douce France, Town and Country in Palo Alto was one of Tony's favorite places. I'll always remember him when I visit Douce France... He will be truly missed.

My deepest and sincere condolences to the Espinosa Family on your great loss.

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Lauren Gearon

1996, Atlanta, GA, USA

Petrice and Tony at the Lindberg+Gearon wedding

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Joni Taylor

Even though I knew Tony from the 1970's, I reconnected with him in 2012, as his entrepreneurial instincts included some bicycle related inventions and his sister Marina knew this was "my Industry". I just found all of those early emails recently, about the "Bumpthing", which was this cool device that allowed cyclists to load multiple bikes on a rack and protect them from getting scratched. Meeting the "all gown-up" Tony (Husband and Dad Tony) was so much fun for me, and clearly, this is where he Shined. I was lucky enough to get to meet Petrice at an Outdoor Retailer Trade show a few months later. We are both redheads and must also like to dress in a similar way, because the day I was meeting her in Denver for the first time, I received a text from Tony and Marina to look for a "redhead wearing Navy Blue". We were both wearing navy blue that day. I loved his love for his family. When you've known someone as a child and then see them years later as a wonderful human who's learned all the lessons and then followed their path into this amazing adult---well that is a true blessing. The world shines a little less bright today. With so much love to Petrice, Montera, Carolina and Luca (and Monica and Marina who I have loved my whole life).

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Yanis SOUAMI

I met Tony thanks to an intro of Business France. We met at Café Venitia Palo Alto 7am and then our meeting were always same place and same time. He helped me a lot with very relevant connections.

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Fei Huang

2007, Mountain View, CA, USA

Tony at Provilla, Inc.

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