Michael John "Mr. Dee" De Gregorio

De Gregorio "Mr. Dee" Resident of San Bruno Born 1-3-1927, in Oakland, CA died peacefully on 2-22-09 at his home in San Bruno California. Mr. Dee, an educator, whose career spanned 56 years, started his teaching experience at Clearlake High School transitioning to Willits High School for 5 years and then retiring as a full time Professor of Science at the College of San Mateo after 50 consecutive years. He was still actively teaching at the College of Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, California upon his death. Mr. Dee was a decorated veteran of WWII, honorably discharged from the "Far Eastern Air Force" in 1947. Mr. Dee is survived by his daughter, Michele De Gregorio and grandchildren; Suzette, Thomas, and Mary Jane Bradley, his son, Michael De Gregorio and grandchildren; Anthony, Michael, and Sara, his daughter, Antoinette Wiggins and her husband Jesse, and his granddaughter Darla, and son, Matthew De Gregorio and grandson, Vincent. Predeceased by sister, Ann and brother, John Michael, (surviving sister-in-law, Rosemary). He is also survived by his brother, Richard De Gregorio and sister-in-law, Penny and was uncle to many nieces and nephews. Mr. Dee was a resident of San Bruno for 50 years, living in the same home he and his wife Patricia, deceased, purchased in 1959. Mr. Dee loved his family, friends and students and he committed himself to the benefit and welfare of each and every one of them. His happiest moments were teaching, spending time with family, playing baseball as well as softball, and reading his science books. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 2:00pm on March 20, 2009 at St. Veronica's Catholic Church, 434 Alida, South San Francisco, one block off the El Camino Real. In lieu of flowers, please send your generous contributions to one of the following: American Diabetes Association, diabetes.org, or March of Dimes, P.O. Box 8972, Topeka, KS 66608. Chapel of the Highlands Millbrae 650-588-5116 chapelofthehighlands.com