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Doro Maffia Obituary

Born March 10, 1935, peacefully passed away at Brighton Gardens on September 14, 2010 after a two year battle with liver cancer. He is survived by his wife Frances of 47 years; son Anthony Maffia (Tina), daughter Yvonne Adams (Logan), grandchildren Samuel Adams, Elissa and Hannah Maffia. Doro was a veteran of the U.S. Army for two years as a SpecE5 during the Korean Conflict. He started in the Scale business at an early age, attending Toledo Scale Measurement School in Ohio where he graduated top of his class after being discharged from the Army. He was a local business owner of Flex Weigh Corp., with 50 employees, manufacturing electronic weighing equipment. for over 23 years. He also received two U.S. patents for his scale designs. After selling the business in 1999 he retired to truly enjoy spending time boating at their summer house at the lake with friends and family. A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 20th at 1:00 p.m. at Santa Rosa Mortuary Chapel, 1900 Franklin Ave., Santa Rosa. SANTA ROSA MORTUARY EGGEN & LANCE CHAPEL, 545-3747

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Published by Press Democrat from Sep. 19 to Sep. 20, 2010.

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Stanley Pierce

August 1, 2020

Stanley Pierce, I stand alone, Doro was a father and a best friend and so where you.

September 23, 2010

Doro was a great man to work for and a very caring person even if he didn't want people to know. Our prayers are with you and your family.
As Always Mabel & Rick

Jim & Nadine Gandola

September 20, 2010

Dear Fran, Anthony and Yvonne -
Our deepest sympathy to you and your families in the loss of your beloved Doro.
He made such a difference in each and every life he touched.
We both feel so blessed to have known him. We have many fond memories and he will always have a place in our hearts. God gave us memory, so we can have roses in December.

Sherri Del Carlo Burningham

September 20, 2010

Fran, Anthony and Yvonne,

Doro was a great boss and a good man. I remember him always on the go. My prayers and thoughts are with your family.

Brenda Summers

September 19, 2010

Yvonne

My prayers and with you and your family. I'm always here for you.

Love, Brenda

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