Lillian Johnson Obituary

Lillian Mary

Johnson

A long time resident

of San Mateo

Parishoner of Saint Matthew's Catholic Church passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, in her home in the Sunnybrae neighborhood. Lil was preceded in death by her husband Conel Johnson, her daughters Sandra Ragsdale and Linda Block, and her brother Joseph Cerri. She is survived by her brother Dante Cerri, her son Bob Johnson, her daughter Joanne Danielson, and her granddaughters Alison Kanshaw and Anna Danielson. Lil was born on July 29th, 1919 in San Francisco to Pilade and Angelina Cerri.

Lil was a secretary for Dalmo Victor and then for San Mateo Country District Attorney's office for several years. She won first prize for her almond biscotti at the San Mateo County Fair, which her family is very proud of. She was known by many for her daily walks around town and her big smile.

A rosary will be held for Lil at 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 19th at Sneider and Sullivan and O'Connell's Funeral Home, 977 S. El Camino Real in San Mateo. The funeral will be held at Saint Matthew's Catholic Church, 1 Notre Dame Avenue in San Mateo, at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, September 20th. In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, in lieu of flowers please send donations to The Humane Society. SNEIDER & SULLIVAN &

O'CONNELL'S FUNERAL

HOME (650) 343-1804

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Sep. 18, 2010.
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