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Emanuel Figlia Obituary

Emanuel Joseph Figlia March 6, 1918–Sept. 25, 2009 Born in Brooklyn, New York and relocated to San Jose, CA in 1946. He was the adoring husband for 58 years of the late Mary Francis Cerrito Figlia. He was the loving father of his only child, Vincent S., his daughter-in-law Paula Taormina Figlia, and his grandchildren, Emanuel ("Neil"), Francesca, and Anthony Figlia. Also, he is survived by his brother, Jack Figlia, and his two sisters, Rose Dias and Anna Phipps, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Was in business from 1948-1998 as an auto dealer in San Jose, CA. Friends are invited to attend a Vigil Service Wed. Sept. 30, 2009 7PM (Visitation at 5PM) at LIMA-CAMPAGNA-ALAMEDA MISSION CHAPEL, 600 S. 2nd St. (at Reed), San Jose. A Funeral Mass will be held Thurs. 10AM at St. Francis Cabrini Church, 15333 Woodard Road, San Jose. Interment to follow at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Sep. 30, 2009.

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John L

October 22, 2009

I was sadden to hear of his passing very late thorugh my friend. I met Mr. Figlia two times, but those moments let me understand he was an amazing man to talk to (A considerate, generous, and encouraging person. I wish I could have known him more).
I remember he told me once that "college is not the governments education, but the education they want you to have nonetheless my boy and that is the opportunity that must to used to your fullest open life..."
I miss his philosophical words. I will miss our interesting conversayion talks.
Rest in Peace Mr. Figlia.

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