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Edward Maita Obituary

Edward Andrew Maita Oct. 16, 1921-Oct. 21, 2010 Born in Berkeley, Ca, graduated Berkeley High in 1940. Served in the U.S. Navy as a Pharmacist Mate during WWII. Married his high school sweetheart, Norma Umhalt and celebrated 68 yrs together. They have 3 daughters, Linda Carlson, Patricia Wall, Laura DeNatale (Stephen). Also survived by 3 granddaughters, Lisa Rimbach (John) of Encinitas, Stephanie and Danielle DeNatale, 1 grandson, Greg Dempster, 2 great-grandsons, Kyle and Jack Rimbach, who called him Great-Papa. Ed was a Past-Master of the Blue Lodge, Golden Gate Speranza #30, Scottish Rite 32' and Asiya Shrine. He loved to play golf with the guys at Harding Park and played the trumpet in various bands. He worked as a dental technician in Stonestown and owned the Western Dental Lab in Daly City. Services will be held at Olivet Memorial Park in Colma, Ca on Oct. 26th at 11:00 am. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Shriners Hospital in Sacramento, www.shrinershq.org. We wish to thank the wonderful Doctors and Nurses at the VA hospital in San Francisco.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Oct. 24 to Oct. 25, 2010.

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Nina Fenell

October 26, 2010

Dear Norma: As I sit here I think about all of the wonderful times you and Ed shared with my Mom. All the laughs, the parties and just being such good friends. Let's remember the great East/West Football Games too! You and the girls are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sure my Mom is serving Ed a hamburger and fries right now.
With my love, Nina Fenell (Santa Rosa, CA)

Teri Patterson

October 24, 2010

Though I only met Ed a couple of times, I felt that I knew him well through his daughter Laura. I knew of his love of card playing with his grandaughters and heard about his golf games with Paul DeNatale. I know he must have been proud that Laura shared his passion for dentistry, fed no doubt from the times she spent at his dental lab as a child. Thank you for helping us get to know a very special man. I know you will miss him very much.
Teri Patterson

Kris Krow

October 24, 2010

My parents knew Ed Maita years ago. Ed met my parents when they owned a store in Daly City. They quickly figured out they had other connections through Lodge. My grandfather and Mr. Maita were members of the same Masonic lodge, which had been two lodges that merged. As a girl I was introduced to Mr. Maita, and he was a regular at my parents store. They spoke of him fondly and enjoyed his visits. We were invited to attend a dinner at the lodge and we also attended Mr. Maita's installation. I remember most that my parents really liked Ed, and I know they would want to acknowledge his passing, if they were here. I send my prayers & sympathies to the Maita family.
Kristina Perez (from Perez Produce)

Mike and Kathy Bianchi

October 24, 2010

Laura and family- Our deepest condolences and prayers to all of you. May your dads memories live forever.

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