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Robert Leet Obituary
September 16, 1936 - September 8, 2015
A native of San Francisco, Bob passed to rest with his Heavenly Father one week before his 79th birthday. He was the eldest son of the late Bernice Parkinson and John Leet. Bob was a graduate of Archbishop Riordan High School, University of San Francisco; receiving his Master's Degree of History at the University of Maine.Bob retired as supervising gardener of the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers-Valley, after spending over 30 years with the City and County of San Francisco. He lived in San Francisco until moving to Santa Rosa in 2000, where he was an active volunteer--including a local elementary school, SACKS resale store, Resurrection Catholic Church, Santa Rosa Diocesan Council and the Catholic Worker's food bank. Bob is survived by his siblings, William Leet of Burlingame, Kathryn Rosenthal of Pollock Pines and Marcella Gagne of Pacifica & many nieces & nephews. He will be remembered by family, and a large extended family of close friends in Santa Rosa as an antique collector, and a compassionate, generous man; He will always be the family Santa. Special thank you to Memorial Hospice, Optimum Senior Residential Care, and close friend Bill Boorman.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wed., Sept 16th at 11:00 a.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church, 303 Stony Point Rd., Santa Rosa. Private Inurnment. If desired, donations in Bob's memory may be made to the Society of Jesus, USF Scholarship Fund, Riordan Class of 1955 Scholarship Fund or the charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Thurnell Brinson
September 26, 2015
Bob was a very nice man. He was very nice to me when I met him visiting Savannah Ga and me visiting San Francisco. He loved the gardens of Savannah. He will be missed.
Christine
September 17, 2015
I Wish I could have seen you again. You were so good to me whenever I needed a place to stay in San Francisco. I treasured your friendship and the wonderful experiences you offered me. Rest well dear Bob and may your resting place be filled with flowers and treasures. Xxxx
Kim
September 16, 2015
I wish I could have said these words at your Memorial Mass, but it was too difficult to speak, so I will say them here.
When I got married and brought my new husband to your home for the first time, he was amazed. That's the kind of man, brother, uncle and friend you were- Amazing. We were blessed to have you in our lives and you will be missed.
Tom Cieslinski
September 16, 2015
Bob was a loving man of faith and friendship. We were friends for over 25 years. Visits to San Francisco and to Oak Street were celebrations of life especially at Christmas. Happy Birthday dear friend and rest in the Lord's loving embrace.
Tom Cieslinski and Larry DeLaurentis, Philadelphia
Gene Mullin
September 13, 2015
This kind and gentle man was a classmate at Archbishop Riordan and University of San Francisco. He was the smartest person I met all through those schools. May he rest in peace
Archbishop Riordan High School
September 11, 2015
The faculty,staff and students of Archbishop Riordan High School wish to express their deepest sympathy to the family of Mr.Leet. He will be remembered in our daily prayers.
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