Jake Servando Gallegos Jr.

November 26, 1944-March 28, 2022

Jake "Jakey" Servando Gallegos Jr. passed away peacefully on March 28, 2022, at the age of 77.  Jake was born to Jake Gallegos Sr. and Angelina Gallegos in Rocky Ford, Colorado.  Jake Joined the Air Force after graduating from Roosevelt High School in Fresno, California.  He served in Vietnam and worked in Air Rescue at Tan Son Nhut AB.  He received a letter of appreciation from the military for his outstanding actions that distinguished him by meritorious achievement for his services in Tuy Hoa AB, where his initiative and devotion to duty while working under the most adverse conditions and insecure areas with complete disregard for "normal working hours" to ensure minimal damage by enemy action.  He was honorably discharged in 1966.  He then began his career as an Iron Worker, beginning as a journeyman in Peoria, Arizona. He worked as an Iron worker nationally for 40 years until his retirement.

Jake was a lover of nature, he was often referred to as "The Mountain Man" he enjoyed the outdoors, where he spent most of his time, he was especially fond of fishing, but when he caught fish, he always returned them from whence they came and if he found wild animals near his home, he would capture them and return them to the wild.   He enjoyed camping where he could join with the tall trees he loved so much.  He loved animals and raised homing pigeons, along with other animals; he could identify most birds by sight.  He was a music lover and enjoyed music of many genres.  He enjoyed traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Jake was preceded in death by his parents Jake Gallegos Sr. And Angelina Gallegos, his brothers, Vincent Gallegos and Ronald Gallegos, his wife Phyllis Gallegos, and his beloved son, Christopher J. Gallegos.  Jake is survived by his three daughters, Cynthia V. Gallegos of Fresno, California .  Katherine Waters of Shell Beach, California ., and Amanda Fulcher of Hanford, California, his brothers Leonardo Gallegos of Fresno, California ., Raymond Gallegos of Madera, California ., and Richard Gallegos of El Paso, Texas, his sisters, Dorothy Chaparro of Fresno, California ., Loretta Marquez of Reedley, California , Vanessa Valtierra of Fresno, California ., Priscilla Gallegos of Porterville, California ., and Frances Gallegos of Fresno, California . his Grandsons, Hunter Gallegos, and Jordan Cordova.  He is also survived by numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.  We would be remiss if we did not mention his Ironworkers family.  People he spent a lifetime working side by side with, especially Jack, his brother from another mother.  The Ironworkers original Cheech and Chong duo.

The family would like to thank the Veterans Hospital, especially Dr. Pall, and his nurse Portia for their loving care of Jake, we would also like to thank the nurses and staff at the Veterans Home of California who took care of Jake during the pandemic and lastly, we would like to thank the nurses and staff at Oakmont Assisted Living Center.  Last, but not least, we would like to thank the staff at Aseracare Hospice who aided us as Jake took his last walks on this earth plane.

In Lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to
"Central Valley Honor Flight Fresno"

Please add Jake's full name on the memo line located at the bottom of the donation page in the box for "In Memory of ".  You may mail donations to Central Valley Community Foundation 5260 N. Palm Avenue Suite 122 Fresno, Ca. 93704.  Thank you for supporting our veterans in commemorating their many sacrifices made for our country.