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Grace Williams Obituary
Born July 24, 1924, in Aci Trezza, Sicily. Wife of Gordon (Bud) Williams (deceased). Mother of Frank Cardinale and Celeste Cregan, sister to John Chiarenza, and Sarah DiGrande. Survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrived in San Francisco in 1935 and attended Presentation Convent.
Visitation for family and friends will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21st at Duggan's Serra Mortuary, 500 Westlake Ave., Daly City with the Funeral Service starting at 11 a.m. The Committal will follow at Italian Cemetery, 540 F Street, Colma.
The family recognizes the love, dedication, and tireless care by Eleanor, Pauline, Remy, and Adrienne.
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Marialena Castorina
August 23, 2013
Dearest Grace: Loved you,loved you, loved you. Loved your wit, humor, attitude and the sound of your voice! You were such a sweetheart, and what a character! I will always miss you and have fond memories of you. We had a special loving bond and loved our visits together that were always full of laughs and happiness. You were a real cutie-pie, a real charmer. I will never forget all the years when coming to the house, you would be sitting at the front window waiting for me, and upon my arrival I would honk, honk, honk, and you would have the biggest smile on your face as you kept waving to me. I will never forget those delicious Italian cookies you made, and always had in the house going back years ago, whenever I visited. They were the absolute best. I will never forget the very special and wonderful memories you and Bud and Celeste and I had when we would go on vacation to Lake Tahoe and would always stay at the Lone Pine Lodge by the lake, when Celeste & I weren't quite 21, although we dressed up to look at least 21 to get into the casinos, of which we succeeded at, although Bud gave us a curfew of midnight to be back to the cabin, also of which Celeste & I succeeded at, since we ran like the dickens to make it back, getting back exactly at the very last minute, with a big sigh of Whew, since, we knew that if we were late, our time to be out the following night would be lessened! Those very special years were always so full of fun, laughter and happiness and a special part of our lives. Your Celeste, Frankie and Miss Daisy (your kitty) adored you, and you adored them and loved them dearly with all your heart. They were your world.
You were a special blessing in this world Grace, and now…may you rest in peace.
Love forever,
Marialena Castorina
Veronica Espiritu
August 20, 2013
Dearest Celeste, My deepest condolences to you and your entire family during this time. Your mother, Grace was certainly blessed to have you as a daughter who cared, loved & honored her as you have. My prayers of God's hope & peace to comfort you and your family during this time of grief. ..Love, Veronica
Veronica Espiritu
August 20, 2013
Dearest Celeste, My deepest condolences to you and your entire family during this time. Your mother, Grace was certainly blessed to have a daughter who cared, honored and respected her the way you did. Prayers of God's hope & peace will comfort you and your family in this time of grief...
August 20, 2013
We love you both very much and are always close to you in our hearts, Linda, Kendle, Ashley and Michael
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Tina Pinochi Arretche
August 19, 2013
Dear Celeste,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May you find comfort in all the good memories of your mom. Sorry that I will not be able to attend the services but I will have your my mom in my prayers.
Sending you love and hugs,
Tina Arretche & Family
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