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DEBORAH PIOMBINOGALLAGHER Obituary

She was an R.N. in the NICU at Valley Medical Center.

She is survived by her mother, Joyce Sharpe; stepfather, Gene Machock; sisters, Cheryl Piombino and Marsha Machock; brother, Dorvin Piombino; daughter, Michelle Sweeney; granddaughter, Mia; nephew, Richie Deveau; nieces, Janet Unger, Melissa Price, Kristina Deveau and dear friend Jacque Smith.

A Funeral Service will be held at Belmont Memorial Park in Fresno, Ca., on Friday, August 3, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to Deborah Piombino-Gallagher Memorial Fund El Dorado Savings Bank P.O. Box 14545 So. Lake Tahoe, Ca. 96151.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Fresno Bee on Jul. 29, 2012.

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Michelle Sweeney

August 18, 2012

Happy Birthday Mom! I feel so lost without you! My heart is breaking, and I'm not sure how to do this. If only I could call you and get your advice. It's raining again today. Which tells me you are ever so near. Thank you for that! I just w...ish I could hold you in my arms and squeeze you so tight! I want to give you a big kiss and tell you how much I love you!I want to hear your voice. Your laughter, and smell your hair.lol! I would take back any hurtful word I have ever said. Mom, I miss you! Rest in peace! Just give me a sign once in awhile. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Heres a virtual pinch to grow an inch. A sock to grow a block. Good night sleep tight.Don't let the bedbugs bite.I love you and like you! Sweet dreams. I'll see you in the morning. I-a ove-la ou-ya..timesinfinity
Love forever, Michelle XOXOXOX..P.S. Mia is 10mos today. She says Ganma when she sees your picture.
8/18/56 - 7/23/12

Moms Beuatiful smile!! Wish I could have inherited those amazing dimples!

Michelle Sweeney

August 14, 2012

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August 14, 2012

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August 14, 2012

Grandma with Mia

August 14, 2012

Michelle Sweeney

August 14, 2012

Thank you very much. My Mom loved working with you all. She loved being a nurse, and a Mom. She was great at both. I Love you Mom timesinfinity!! See you again someday? XOXOXO ps Happy almost Birthday!! I will try to renew this Legacy page at some point

August 1, 2012

August 1, 2012

Debbie always approached her small patients with an admirable level of compasionate care and maintained a very professional work ethic with the staff. She made a difference ! ! !

Diana Edwards, Fresno, CA

Laura Witcher-Omstead

July 29, 2012

I was so sorry to here of Debbie's passing, Cheryl. I remember you both from the NICU at VMC & so enjoyed working with you both! Blessed be!

shirley sosin

July 29, 2012

i was so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear sister. i remember all the good times we had in the NICU.she had a very gentle spirit . may all those good memories be a comfort at this very difficult time. lots of love shirley sosin

Debbie Eiman

July 28, 2012

Please accept my deepest sympathy on Debbie's unexpected passing. She was a very compassionate nurse and really loved the babies in the NICU. I always enjoyed working with her at VMC. I will never forget her laugh.

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