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Clarence Faria Obituary

Clarence Faria Resident of Martinez Clarence Perry "Smiles" Faria, passed away peacefully at his home in Martinez, CA, surrounded by his family on Monday, May 9, 2011. He was born November 20, 1918 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years Rosemarie C. Faria; a sister Ramona L. Faria; his children Fred E. Faria (Jeanine), Joanne R. Friese (Daniel), and Brad J. Faria (Julie); and his seven grandchildren Galadriel, Isaac, James (Mariela), John, Andrew, Kerry (Rob), Christina, and one great-grandchild Luke Moran Faria. His funeral service will be Monday, May 16, 2011. Viewing at 10am; Rosary at 10:40am; and Funeral Service at 11am at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 606 Mellus St., Martinez, CA. He will be buried at the Veterans Cemetery in Dixon, CA following the service. Family and friends will gather at the American Legion Hall on Ward and Court St., Martinez, CA from 4 to 6pm. Contributions can be made to the American Legion, Martinez Post 29 or St. Catherine of Siena School Education Fund.

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Published by Contra Costa Times on May 15, 2011.

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John Steiner

May 16, 2011

It was an honor to Stand For Perry today because HE STOOD FOR US. We are grateful to his family for asking the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in his services.

Jim and Laura Hindes

May 16, 2011

Perry, you will be missed! Perry was our neighborhood Grandpa. I remember his 90th birthday party when they called for the grandkids to come up, all of the neighborhood kids stood up and we had to remind them that the weren't technically his grand kids. That is how much we all love Perry. Thank you dear family for sharing him with us. I believe that Perry helped to shape my children into who they are today. He especially holds a special spot in Jacobs heart forever. Perry took my son Jacob bird watching when he was about 5 and gave Jacob his bird watching book and binoculars, something that will always be treasured.

We are honored to know him and saddend that we cannot be there today to celebrate his amazing life. We will be there in spirit and will be thinking of you all today.

Peace and Love,
Jim,Laura,Little Laura,Daniel,Jacob and Emma Hindes

Peter Veasey

May 15, 2011

Perry was the kindest person I knew. He loved my kids; Robert, Katie and Jack, as if they were is own. When we lived next to him he would keep an eye on my family while I was gone. Thank you Perry

Perry was also a great veteran surviving both Pearl Harbor and D-Day. How many can say that.

We were honored to know and enjoy him during his life with us.
With Love, Peter, Mei, Robert, Katie and Jack

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