Julian I. Antonio Jr. entered this world on November 3, 1943 in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Philippines. The oldest and only son of Adela and Julian B. Antonio Sr. He was raised in Manila alongside nine rambunctious sisters, who all loved him dearly. He graduated from Mampua Institute of Technology and later taught high school before immigrating to the US in 1969. His first job in the US was with Dennison for 2 years before starting his 37year career with Xerox Corporation.
He lived in San Francisco where he met and married his wife of 49 years, Adelina Palugod. Together they raised a family in Union City, California before retiring to Mesa, Arizona. Julian was an avid gardener who enjoyed spending hours tending to his plants. He had many fruit and citrus trees and was always happy to share his bounty with family and friends. He was a voracious reader of historical books, watched Fox News and sports religiously, and he could never pass on watching old classic westerns. His camera was his constant companion. He loved being behind the camera more than anything. Spending time with his family was extremely important to him, so much so that he would avoid taking overtime calls from Xerox. He enjoyed traveling and exploring the world with family and friends, until his health would not allow him to continue his adventures.
Julian I. Antonio Jr. age 77 was granted his angel wings on March 23, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his parents Julian and Adela Antonio Sr., and his younger sister Norma Antonio. Julian is survived by his wife, Adelina P. Antonio and daughters Julie Antonio and Mary Antonio-Pham, spouse Hai Pham and two grandchildren Madeleine Pham and Noah Pham. He also leaves behind 8 surviving sisters: Tita Samalea and husband Victor Samalea, Belen Burlew, Flor Dulay and husband Jaime Dulay, Nenette DeCastro and husband Ruben DeCastro, Ruth Antonio, Aida Bullock and husband Roger Bullock, Lolita Bungcayao, Nena Alipio and husband Noel Alipio, He is also survived by many nieces and nephew whom he loved dearly.
Visitation will be held at the Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery 7900 E. Main St. Mesa, AZ 85207 on March 31 from 6pm – 8pm. Funeral services will be on April 1 at 11 am. Reception to follow at 1pm at Red Mountain Park 7745 E. Brown Road, Mesa AZ 85207 the Hawk Pavilion.