Michael Candelario, 67, of Santa Rosa Ca., passed away June 1, 2014 with his family by his side after battling pancreatic cancer for 2 months. He was born in Oakland, Ca.on May 27, 1947 to the late Rinaldo and Elizabeth Candelario. Michael grew up in San Leandro, graduating San Leandro High School in 1965 where he was a standout football player. He went on to serve in the United States Air Force for 4 years. He married his high school sweet heart Lynne Haubold in 1968 living together for 18 years in San Leandro before relocating to Santa Rosa where they resided for the last 25 years. He faithfully served his community for 31 years as a Captain in the Alameda County Fire Department. He was a selfless man who dedicated his life to caring for others:in his job as a Fire Fighter; as a devoted family man; as a caring member of his community. He was an avid golfer and a talented cabinet maker who loved to work with his hands. Michael is survived by his wife Lynne, two sons Christopher and Zachary,two daughter-in laws Erinn and Mary, four granddaughters Chloe, Charlotte, Tatum and Belen, and two siblings Don and Renee.