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Carmela Attard Obituary

Carmela Attard Passed away peacefully on October 13, 2010 at the age of 82. She was born in Mosta, Malta and immigrated to San Francisco in April 1948 to join her husband. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Jerome Attard. Carmela is survived by: her three daughters, Jean Attard, Anne Camilleri, and Dorothy Busuttil; grandchildren, Troy, Dawn, Ryan, Andrea, Joshua, Anthony, Jonathan, and Nicole; great grandchildren, Illeana, Bianca, Tiara, Anthony, Amaya, Caleb, and Caden. She is also survived by her sisters: Sr. M. Anastasia, Jane Gatt, Helen Vella. Carmela will be remembered as a loving and wonderful mother and nana. Her Maltese cuisine will be missed but will continue on as part of her legacy. A Mass will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 11 a.m., at St. Matthias, 1685 Cordilleras Road Redwood City, CA 94062. A luncheon will follow immediately after Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to be made to the AFAR (Redwood City Special Needs Program) 1455 Madison Ave, Redwood City, 94061 Ca.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Oct. 17, 2010.

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Sue Lambert

October 20, 2010

Dear Jean, Anne, Dorothy and family:

My brother Peter and I attended the services for your Mom on behalf of the Schembri family. I am sure that your Mom was looking down on the beautiful services and smiling. Anne, the anecdotes you shared about your Mom’s life were a tribute to her pride, determination, and excellent work ethic. The circumstances surrounding her marriage to your Dad was so touching and brings home that fact that life is full of twists and turns. Your Mom’s story also shed some light on of the various challenges our parents faced when immigrating to a new life here in the United States. We are all very blessed to have parents that showed unbelievable strength and courage in order to make a better life for their children. I am sure that you are all very grateful for all your Mom did for you and your children throughout her life. Wishing you comfort and peace in the coming days. The Schembri Family

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