TBT: Perseveranda family after St. Catherine of Vallejo Mass

J.F.R. Perseveranda 4/23/2020 06:36:00 AM

February 1992: Family photo after mass

Lolo Marciano had passed away on January 27, 1992. Tito Nelson's family had already arrived from Melbourne, Australia. Tito Sonny's family and Lolo Ming (Emiliano) had already arrived from Marikina, Philippines. Of course, my titas (Dad's sisters) were here from Pasadena. Vince must have taken the photo.

Perseveranda family. St. Catherine of Siena. 1992

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Former IT Product Manager at Pacific Gas & Electric. Photographer at JFPerseveranda.com. Founder, Social Media Manager & Content Creator at Pinoybuilt.com. I'm a 1.5 generation immigrant—Filipino-born, U.S.-raised—sharing stories that bridge cultures. Share yours at PINOYBUILT.com. I’m still learning about our roots, and I invite you to learn with me. I was born in Makati City and raised in Marikina, known for world-class shoes and strong community ties. I went to Marist School; my sister went to St. Scholastica’s. We spent weekends in Malate—those memories of old Manila still shape who I am. At 9, we moved to Chicago, where I saw snow for the first time. At 12, we relocated to Vallejo, CA. Since then, I’ve lived in Davis, Glendale (SoCal), back to Chicago in my 20s, San Francisco & Fremont. I visit SoCal often for family. Chicago will always be special—but go Golden State Warriors! At UC Davis, I was a member of Mga Kapatid, where I had the chance to participate in Pilipino Culture Night and perform traditional dances like Bangko. Now, as a father of three, I’m doing my best to pass on our Filipino heritage. Let’s build something Filipino together. Mabuhay. Salamat!