Who we are
Suisun Lodge No. 55 is a local fraternal organization centered on fellowship, personal growth, and service to the community.
Our purpose
Freemasonry encourages members to practice integrity, charity, and respect, and to build strong community ties.
- Fellowship and mentorship
- Charitable support and volunteering
- Family-friendly community events
History
Suisun Masonic Lodge No. 55 is one of the oldest Masonic lodges in Northern California and the first Masonic lodge established in Solano County. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of California, having been officially chartered on May 4, 1855, during California’s Gold Rush era.
The lodge traces its beginnings to May 1854, when early settlers of the Suisun Valley received a dispensation to form a lodge as Freemasonry rapidly spread with westward expansion. Its members were among the region’s earliest pioneers—ranchers, merchants, and civic leaders—who helped shape the social and economic foundations of Solano County.
In 1855, prominent rancher and Mason Hiram Rush constructed a three-story brick building at 623 Main Street in Suisun City, purpose-built to house the lodge. The structure featured Gothic Revival elements, stained-glass windows with Masonic symbolism, cast-iron columns, and fire-resistant materials.
During the 1960s, Suisun Lodge No. 55 relocated to Fairfield, California, to better serve its membership. The original Suisun City building was preserved and continues to be used by Stanley Y. Beverley Lodge No. 108 (Prince Hall Affiliated), ensuring its continued Masonic legacy.
Leadership
- Worshipful Master: WB Jachin Brown
- Senior Warden: Bro. Roy Asuncion
- Junior Warden: Bro. Craig Martignoni
- Secretary: WB Severino Gorospe Jr. PM
- Treasurer: Bro. Ralph McMillan
- Chaplain: WB Charlie Foronda PM
- Senior Deacon: Bro. Don Lema
- Junior Deacon: Bro. Julius Cornelio
- Senior Steward: Bro. John Higgins
- Junior Steward: Bro. Carl Dela Cruz
- Tiler: WB Ritche Oblanca PM
Community service
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Volunteer opportunities
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