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Bernadette Buckley Obituary

BUCKLEY, Bernadette Marie Passed away June 9, 2003 at home in Santa Rosa after a long, valiant fight with cancer. Daughter of the late Michael and Nora Casey. Mother of Colleen M. Buckley-Gatto of Vallejo; Kerry Ann Gallagher of Petaluma; Katherine Casey Buckley of Santa Rosa and Richard I. Buckley of San Bruno. Mother-in-law of Stephen A. Gatto, James J. Gallagher and Robin S. Buckley. Sister of Marge Alquist of San Francisco, John Casey of Santa Clara and the late Timothy and David Casey. Grandmother of Angelina Gatto, John Jack P. Gallagher, Brendon J. Buckley and Morgan L. Buckley. A graduate of the Pioneer Class of Mercy High School, Class of 1956. She worked in the medical field for 27 years as an employee of the County at Community Hospital, now Sutter of Sonoma County. A dedicated employee, very well-liked by the community and much loved by the staff and her fellow coworkers. She enjoyed traveling, listening to jazz, and was an active parishioner at St. Eugene’s Cathedral. A resident of Santa Rosa for 30 years. A native of San Francisco. Age 65. Friends are invited to attend a funeral Mass at St. Eugene’s Cathedral, Montgomery Dr., Santa Rosa at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2003. Private interment, Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 16, 2003. Donations to the American Cancer Society, or the charity of your choice. DUGGAN'S MISSION CHAPEL 525 W. Napa St., Sonoma (707) 996-3655

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Published by Press Democrat from Jun. 11 to Jun. 12, 2003.

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Noreen Rojas (Casey)

June 19, 2003

I'm sorry for your loss. Bernadette was a terrific lady. I wish I could have made it down for the funeral, but I got word to late. I will be praying for your family. Take care.

Darryl Fenley

June 13, 2003

I worked with Bernadette at Sutter Medical Center. She was a wonderful human being, and I know you will greatly miss her. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult and painful time.



Darryl Fenley

Jayne Billington

June 12, 2003

I hope, in time, the pleasant memories will ease your sorrow. My most sincere condolences to the family.

Zane & Stephanie Cullen

June 12, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.



Love Zane, Stephanie, Tayler & Kayla

John Casey

June 11, 2003

Auntie Bern,

You may be gone, but will never be forgotten.

Love

"Your Favorite Nephew"

Kim Badenhop

June 11, 2003

Colleen,Katy,Kerry,Brendon and Family

Today, as always, you are in our thoughts. Be strong for each other. Love & Friendship

Kim&Alexandria Badenhop&Dave Peters

Frannie Farmer

June 11, 2003

My thought an prayers, go out to the entire family,, God Bless all of you.

Tracy Clark

June 11, 2003

To the children & grandchildren of Bernadette:



Bernadette was such a wonderfully sweet person. She touched all of us with her smile and will be missed.

Penny Vanderwolk

June 11, 2003

God has taken one of His most precious home.....my prayers to Bernadette's family.

Peggy Krahl

June 11, 2003

my prayers are with Bernadette's family, especially to Katy.

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