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Concetta Jorgensen Obituary

Concetta Finocchio Jorgensen Feb 1, 1941-Jan 2, 2012 Born in San Francisco, Concetta passed peacefully into eternal life surrounded by her children in Berkeley. A graduate of UC Berkeley, Concetta was widely known for important community contributions, serving for years on the Alameda County Consumer Affairs Commission, was active in her church and numerous other community organizations. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Eve Finocchio. A loving and devoted mother, she lives on in the hearts of her children, Eric, Joey, Cathy and Lara and 12 treasured grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to a Visitation Thursday, Jan 12 from 5-8pm at Chapel of the Chimes, Oakland. All are welcome to a Funeral Mass celebrating Concetta's life Saturday Jan 14 at 1 pm at Newman Hall - Holy Spirit Parish in Berkeley. In lieu of flowers, donations to Catholic Charities of the East Bay or Newman Hall are appreciated.

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Jan. 8, 2012.

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Little J

March 7, 2023

Mrs J, just like I used to call you. You were an amazing person. So strong even with your disability. It was always enjoyable to come over and visit with you even when my buddy Eric was gone working. You showed me that life still goes on no matter what hand you are dealt. And having the two fires spare you and your house, had to be a message from God. I still think of you often and the times together in the 80"s and 90´s. You were a wonderful mother to Eric, Joey, Cathy and Lara. Rest in peace Mrs. J.

Tita & John Mahoney

January 10, 2012

To a beautiful woman in life; rest in peace, Concetta. Our condolences to all her family. Tita & John Mahoney

LEONARD HERNANDEZ

January 8, 2012

OMG CONCETTA, WE KNEW HER FOR YEARS AT TH SALON,THIS IS S SAD TO HEAR, MAY GOD BLESS YOU CONCETTA, YOU WERE A VERY ACTIVE PERSON ACCORDING TO THE STORY, GOOD FOR YOU,AND THANK YOU FOR JOE, MOLLIE AND THE GIRLS, WITHOUT YOU WE WOULD HAVE NEVER MET THEM,IM SORRY TO THE FAMILY,TAKE CARE

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4499 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611

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