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Sophie Leahy Obituary

Passed somewhat suddenly but peacefully on the evening of Tuesday, September 21, 2010 comforted by her loving and adoring husband Charles Leahy. Sophie, a native, born and raised in the mission district of San Francisco as well known as a poignant, optimistic, happy-go lucky beautiful woman with a heart of gold, God loving with an unselfish attitude towards her family and many friends. In her early years, Sophie diligently worked for a family owned business; The St. Francis Creamery and later owned and operated Doc's Clock Tavern, both located in the San Francisco Mission District. She is survived by her dedicated and loving husband for forty years, Charles Leahy; her sister and very best friend, Virginia Fassler, her loving brother Chris Christakes; step-children, Kathi Rued, Richard (Mary) Slavin, step-granddaughter, Emily Rued; sister-in-laws Delores Bork and Camille Zents; nephews, James (Diane) Fassler, Peter (Barbara) Christakes and nieces, Cathy (Jack) Clifford, Tanya (Bill) Bingham, Mari (Gary) Pease and numerous other nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Star of the Valley Catholic Church, 545 White Oak Drive, Santa Rosa, CA. A Visitation will be held on Monday, September 27, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at the LAFFERTY & SMITH COLONIAL CHAPEL, 4321 Sonoma Highway, Santa Rosa, CA. Entombment will follow the mass at Calvary Catholic Cemetery-Santa Rosa. In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorial contributions be made to Hospice by the Bay, Sonoma CA.

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Published by Press Democrat from Sep. 24 to Sep. 27, 2010.

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Elaine Christie

September 30, 2010

Charlie and family,

My condolences on the passing of Sophie. She was a lovely peson with a wonderful spirit.

Elaine Christie

Edward Fowlie

September 28, 2010

Hello Charlie,
I'm sorry for your loss.
Ed Fowlie

chris christakes

September 25, 2010

Hi Charlie; I'm a lucky guy to be able to visit my sister a few weeks ago . i'm going to miss her very much. She was a very loving sister always caring for other people. She's having fun visiting with Jim & Madeline Chris

September 25, 2010

DEAR CHARLIE & FAMILY
TAKE COMFORT IN YOUR MEMORIES AND REMEMBER THE OLD DAYS, RITA & FRANK, 24TH STREET & THE MISSION , MAY THEY ALL REST IN PEACE. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
IRA RIEDINGER SARIOTTI

Mari Pease

September 24, 2010

Uncle Charlie, Aunt Jean & Dad I am so sorry. Aunt Sophie was a wonderful aunt & godmother. She had such a big heart & she was so pretty. I loved her voice. I have many fond memories of our family gatherings. I'm glad I was able to visit her a few weeks ago. I didn't see her often but I always knew she was there. I love her & will miss her.

Jeanette Jackson

September 24, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Sophie was a very special person who touched everyone's heart she met.

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