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Patrick Furlong Obituary

Patrick "P.J." Furlong Of Livermore Patrick passed away peacefully with his family at his side at home, on Sunday Oct 3, 2010. Patrick was born in Dublin, Ireland on March 20, 1933. He leaves behind his beloved Wife of 49 years Joan, Son Bryan, Daughter in Law Anne, Sister Nuala, Brothers John & Tony and all Nieces & Nephews here and in Ireland. Patrick & Joan immigrated to the Bay Area in 1961. They had their one & only son Bryan in 1962. Patrick had a successful career as an Electrician. He loved music, especially the piano, computers, movies and genealogy. Services for Patrick will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 2808 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, CA. On Friday Oct 8th at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers donations in Patrick's name can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation. for Parkinsons Research At Michael J. Fox.org In Care Of DEERCREEK FUNERAL SERVICE (510)317-7890

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Oct. 6, 2010.

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Lori Kearney

October 26, 2010

I just talked to Joan, Patrick's beautiful and loving wife. I am all the way here in Ireland and all I can do is send my love to your family in the San Francisco area. He was a wonderful and witty and talented man and contributed to so many areas of talent and skill for so many years. We love you Patrick and will miss you dearly.

All our love to you dearest Joan, Bryan & Anne,

Lori & Kevin
County Kerry, Ireland

Bernadette and Enda Crowe

October 16, 2010

Patrick was indeed a true gentleman of the highest order who really had a big heart of gold; he will be truly missed by all who had the good fortune to have known him. Our deepest sympathies to Joan,Bryan, Anne and to all family and friends.

Maeve Moloney Koch

October 15, 2010

Dear Joan & Family, I was very sorry to hear from Mauney of your husband's passing.

FUZZY DEAN

October 11, 2010

Patric was well loved and respected in the music industry. His sound and lighting systems were amazing and helped us (The Black Velvet Band) put on a show like no other bands were capable of at the time. I will miss him and his sense of humor. Sympathies to Jaon and Bryan from Fuzzy Dean

Patrick Furlong & sister Eileen (nee Furlong) Godkin. Chris Godkin, rear left hand side of Patrick

October 8, 2010

October 8, 2010

godkin delahoyde

October 8, 2010

Dear Joan, Bryan, Anne and all the extended Furlong Family,

Our deepest sympathy on behalf of George, Lorcan, Conor and myself on the sad passing of my dear Uncle Patrick.

Thank God for the good memories and photographs we have to remid us of some of those special times we all shared together, both in Pleasanton and indeed here, at No. 29 Howth Road.

We console ourselves with the thoughts of the great reunion that Patrick in now having in the Hereafter with his parents John and Kitty, his sister Eileen and brother-in-law Chris. R.I.P.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

ANTOINETTE, Dublin, Ireland

October 7, 2010

Dear Joan, Brian, and Annie,

The loss of Patrick has deeply saddens us. My heartfelt sorrow and prayers go out to you to during this very difficult time. Patrick always was a delightful and caring person. He will be truly missed by us all.


Cheri Burton-Morrell

Jim Lewis

October 7, 2010

The Furlong Family

We offer our sincere condolences in this time of your loss.
Jim and Debbie Lewis

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