Died peacefully, at home, in West Sacramento, October 15, 2007 after suffering with congestive heart failure for years. Beloved husband of 43 years to Jean Alameda. Loving father of Mark (Samantha) Alameda & their children, Austin & Madeline; and Kristi (Lee Randolph) Alameda. Beloved father of the children from his first marriage, Cynthia Alameda, Julie (Ron) Eddlemon & John (Ann) Alameda. Grandfather of Nicole, Natasha, Bryan, Angela & Jesse. Great-grand- father of eight. Pre- ceded in death by his parents, John & Marian and his infant daughter, Michelle. He graduated from Marysville High in 1947 and participated on the relay track team, played the trumpet and was a cheerleader. After graduating, he served his country during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Navy Air Force aboard the USS Midway from 1948 through 1951. He retired from the CA State Auto Assoc. as the Berkeley District Office Manager after 29 years of service. He was a member of the Elks Lodge for 31 years, most recently the Vallejo Elks Lodge #559. Izzy loved his rose garden, reading, doing crossword puzzles, watching sports and especially dancing with Jean and playing with his youngest grandchildren. He may have been small in stature but his personality was larger than life. At his request, no services will be held. Private inurnment of his cremated remains will take place at a later date.