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Jess' Union
updated: Feb 12, 2013, 11:01 AM

By Edhat Subscriber

Does anyone know what happened to Jess' Union on the corner of Milpas and Montecito? I hope father and son's are enjoying a well deserved retirement. My husband worked at the station in the 50's while in high school.

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ROGER DODGER	2013-02-12 11:06 AM
I don't know them personally but I see one feller around I seen there before a guy driving a greyish Chevy pickup truck..He's probably in his 50's or 60's with short hair..I actually see him there once in awhile visiting next time I do I'll ask him if he's Jess..
COMMENT 373706	2013-02-12 11:42 AM
Jess Jimenez (Sr) passed a few years ago. His twin sons, Jess Jr. and Roger took over. After Unocal sold the property, they no longer sold gas,but still operated the back room as a repair shop. Jess Jr. developed some health issues,was physically unable to continue and, sadly succumbed to them just a couple of months ago. Roger (no relation to 'Dodger') gave up the shop and is working for a local auto repair shop
COMMENT 373711	2013-02-12 11:59 AM
also, most for Unocal (Union76) owners got out of the business when Unocal sold out to Tosco in the mid 90's. Tosco had a different business model for the franchises, as seen in todays 76/CircleK stations.
COMMENT 373712	2013-02-12 11:59 AM
OP here - Thank You for the information. I knew Jess Sr had not been well, even through his health battles he always wore a smile. So sorry about Jess Jr. He and Roger were always so kind to me. RIP
COMMENT 373721	2013-02-12 12:17 PM
373706, You have it right. Roger is at the Auto Works on Mason St. for anyone that is looking for him. RIP Jess.
COMMENT 373726	2013-02-12 12:41 PM
Long time, good people, took care of their customers.
COMMENT 373791	2013-02-12 03:43 PM
Jess Jr taught me how to split shot for monster Large mouth bass, I practiced what he taught and caught the fish of a life time, a 17lber out of Casitas, plus many others... I showed up at his gas station as a young stranger (we knew people in common) and told him "I heard he knew how to catch big bass and could he show me how" well he did and I will never forget... Big baits for big fish, when you think your reeling slow enough your not Great fishermen/hunters never fear teaching or showing someone how to do it Thank you Jess!!

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