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Gordon M. Rollman

Gordon Rollman Obituary

Gordon M. Rollman Resident of Santa Clara 75, passed away peacefully on March 25. Born June 16, 1934 in Deerfield, Illinois, the son of Clarence E. and Lela K. Rollman. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Helen, sisters Patricia and Kathleen, brother Daniel, and several nieces and nephews. Gordon served in the U.S. Navy for over 20 years, including combat service in Vietnam, retiring with the rank of Commander in 1977. After retirement, he worked for 25 years as a financial advisor in Santa Clara. Visitation on Wed April 7, 3-9pm, with a Rosary Vigil at 7pm at Cusimano Colonial Mortuary, 96 El Camino Real W., Mt. View. Funeral Mass on Thurs April 8, 10:30am at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 2800 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, followed by burial with full military honors at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 22555 Cristo Rey Drive, Los Altos.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Apr. 2, 2010.

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Rick Nichols

August 13, 2010

Hello Helen -

I hope you continue to be well. I was saddened to hear of Gordon's passing this Spring, I have much love for both of you.
I trust you will find strength in your faith and those around you to help you on those hard days.

Be Well

May 10, 2010

Dear Helen,

We had not heard from you and no email from Gordon, so Chris just found his obit in the San Jose paper. We send our heartfelt condolences and will send a card to your home address. Hoping your granddaughter is helping you now, you must be devastated.

Sending prayers of strength and love,

Michelle & Chris Wright in Florida

Linda Duffley

April 7, 2010

Helen,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. May God be with you now and always.

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