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Claire Coffey Obituary
Oct. 18,1925-April 18,2013
Resident of San Leandro
Claire passed away with her loving family at her side at the age of 87. She was a native of Chicago, Ill. Claire and her husband Lewis were founding members of St. Felicitas Church and were involved in many different aspects of parish life including past President of the Women's Club, a volunteer for religious education and Moreau Cafeteria Mom. She was an avid bowler with St. Felicitas women's league. Claire came to California in 1948 and was a nurse at Highland Hospital. She left Friden Calculator in San Leandro to raise her family. Claire is survived by her son Steve and (Mary) Coffey, daughters Patricia Coffey and Nancy Gardner. She is also survived by her brother Brother Joseph Seiler along with her grandchildren Nicole, Danielle, Zachary, Raymond and Claire, great grandchildren Gabrielle, Simone, Barrett and Baby Girl Nell. She was preceded in passing by her loving husband Lewis her son Joel along with two sisters and five brothers. Visitation will take place Tuesday April 30th at St. Felicitas Church, 1662 Manor Blvd., San Leandro from 4 pm to 8 pm with the rosary to begin at 7 pm. The Mass will take place on Wednesday, May 1st at St. Felicitas Church at 11:00 am with interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward. In lieu of flowers the family has requested Memorial Donations be made to Birthright San Lorenzo, 1048 Grant Ave., San Lorenzo, Ca 94580 in her name.
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