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Virginia O'Brien Obituary
Resident of Willow Glen
May 20, 1919-July 24, 2010
Passed away peacefully on Sat. July 24th at age 91.
Loving mother of Pat Binley, Janet Corvello, John O'Brien and Russell O'Brien. Devoted grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Dearest sister of Salvatore Palazzolo. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Virginia was preceded in death by her former husband John L. O'Brien and her daughter Diane O'Brien, her sisters Josephine Papapietro, Mary Clemente, Rose Fontaine and Marie Infantino.
Born in Detroit, Mich. and raised in San Francisco, Calif. Virginia moved to San Jose in 1950. She was a graduate of San Jose State College. She worked at Cambrian School District for 23 yrs.
There will be no funeral services but a celebration of her life will take place at a later date. Remembrances may be sent to the SPCA or the charity of your choice.
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