BORN

1925

DIED

2015

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Marilyn Sperisen Obituary

Marilyn De Martini Sperisen April 12, 1925 - May 21, 2015 Resident of San Francisco Marilyn Sperisen, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2015, after fighting a battle with cancer. Marilyn was a lifelong resident of San Francisco where she was born to loving parents, the late Laura & Joseph De Martini. Marilyn's life was focused on her love for her family, her city and dance. She is survived by her children Francis (Sandy), John and Celeste (Ming), her cherished grandchildren Daniel, Carli, Nicholas and Anthony, her brother Donald (Cecilia), nieces Claudine, Anne Marie and nephew Michael. She was preceded in death by her beloved brother Edmund for whom she cared for many of his later years. Her family provided her with great joy and she took great pride in the many achievements and milestones in the lives her children and grandchildren. Her spirited personality and humor charmed all those who met her. Marilyn was a loving and caring woman who will be terribly missed by all who knew her, and by everyone whose life she enriched. A Rosary and funeral will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, May 27th, 2015 at St. Brendan's Church in San Francisco. Duggan's Serra Mortuary 650/756-4500 Online condolences at duggansserra.com

Published by Mercury News on May 27, 2015.
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My condolences to Fran, John and Celeste.. I always loved your Mom and have very fond memories.. She was a very special lady..May she always rest in peace... and blessings to you..

Suzanne Del Vecchio

August 3, 2015

With deepest sympathy to Fran, John and Celeste. xoxo Linda Montalvo

May 27, 2015

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