Robert Anthony Celani Sr.

Robert Anthony Celani, Sr. Mar. 12, 1924 - Nov. 26, 2010 Resident of Hayward Passed away at home on Friday, November 26, 2010. A lifelong resident of Hayward, Bob married his high school sweetheart Doris Puckeylow in July 1942 and enjoyed 61 wonderful years of marriage before she passed away in 2003. Soon after his marriage, he enlisted in the army and served valiantly for 4 years in the Pacific Theater, actively involved in 3 major campaigns in the Philipines and other Pacific Islands enroute to Japan. Upon his return, he worked for over 50 years as a cement mason. He was very proud of the buildings he helped to construct and would often point them out while describing his contribution. He is survived by his sister, Blanche, his two children, Barbara Jean and Robert Anthony Jr, 5 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and, of course, many dear friends. Services will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2010. Visitation from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm followed by a Funeral Service at Holy Angels Funeral & Cremation Center, 1051 Harder Rd., Hayward, ca 94542. Burial with full military honors will follow the funeral service at Holy Sepulchre cemetery adjacent to Holy Angels. Holy Angels Funeral & Cremation Center FD 1456 (510) 537-6600