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Sheila Ghisolfo Obituary

Sheila Sullivan Ghisolfo

Resident of Los Gatos

May 22, 1941-Oct. 17, 2010

Sheila grew up in San Francisco and was a long time resident of Los Gatos. She entered into rest on October 17, 2010. Her husband of 42 years, Richard, preceded her in death in 2006. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Pandy Sullivan, wife of Daniel Sullivan (deceased), her sister, Eileen Cousins, her niece, Erin Cousins, and her relatives in County Cork, Ireland. Sheila graduated from St. Anne's, then Presentation High School. and attended San Francisco City College. Her career with PG&E spanned 25 years working in San Francisco and Los Gatos. Her greatest pleasure was boating with her husband. She served as president of the San Rafael Yacht Club Auxiliary. Sheila will always be fondly remembered for her sparkling blue eyes and her love of entertaining.

A memorial service will be held at the San Rafael Yacht Club on Sat. Nov. 13 at noon. A Mass will be said for Sheila on Jan. 13, 2011 at 8:45 a.m. at St. Anne of the Sunset Catholic Church, 850 Judah St., San Francisco. Should friends desire, donations may be given in Sheila's memory to their favorite charity.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Nov. 7, 2010.

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