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FOPPIANO, Rev. Steven
Rev. Steven Foppiano, who served from 2002 to 2013 as a priest in the Diocese of Sacramento, died Oct. 29 in Roseville. He was 57. Bishop Jaime Soto will preside at a funeral Mass on Monday, Nov. 4 at 10 a.m. in St. Clare Church, 1950 Junction Blvd. in Roseville. Visitation will precede the Mass at 9 a.m. Burial will follow the Mass at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Sacramento. A vigil will be celebrated on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. in St. Thomas More Church, 767 Elliott Road in Paradise. Visitation will precede the vigil at 6 p.m. Rev. Foppiano was ordained on May 27, 2002, after completing studies for the priesthood at St. Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park. He served as pastor of St. Clare Parish since July 2010. He also served as parochial vicar of St. Clare Parish from June 2002 to March 2003. He was pastor of St. Thomas More Parish in Paradise from March 2003 to June 2010. He served his pastoral internship year at St. Patrick Parish in Placerville from 1997 to 1998. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Melvina Foppiano, and sister, Kelli Foppiano. He is survived by his brother, Skip (Lynette) Foppiano, and his sister, Jane (Greg) Lewis; his nieces and nephew, Jaimie (Matt) Bergen, Jennifer Lewis (Brandon Buckholtz), Janelle (Scott) Anderson; Nicole and Henry Foppiano, and grandniece, Jenna Marie Bergen. In lieu of flowers, Steven requested donations to St. Clare Church in Roseville or Hospice. Arrangements by George L. Klumpp Chapel of Flowers.
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Conrado Bautista
December 25, 2013
Merry Christmas Father Steven Foppiano. Your first Christmas in heaven.You are always in our hearts. Rest in peace Father Steven.
Felicia Lucero
December 24, 2013
Father Steven, You will be in our hearts. May you rest in peace.
Beautiful Light Of Father Steven
Rita Juliano
November 6, 2013
Father Steven, your words will forever be an impression in my heart. You made us think about what it meant to be a true Catholic. My promise to you now and forever and to God was your ending words at Mass, "Our mass has ended, but go out into the world and spread the peace and love of our Lord Jesus Christ" Through HIS words through you, I do this with you in my heart. You taught me well and have made your impression. I love you and miss you. I always had a hug for you after mass... Until I see you again, Sweet warm hugs to you my dear friend. I love you. Rita Juliano
Conrado Bautista
November 6, 2013
You will be in our hearts. You spiritually comforted me when my mom passed last January 2013. You are our inspirations. Rest in peace Father Steven. We love you so much
Sean & Janet Ballard
November 4, 2013
Father you will be missed. You were a huge part of our lives. You prayed with me in the middle of the night in the church parking lot when my father-in-law was very sick.It was a blessing that you were the priest while we lived in Paradise. We will pray for you..
ARLENE Wagner
November 4, 2013
A very special priest as well person. I miss him.
Anita Kennedy
November 3, 2013
In deep sadness.
Anita Kennedy
November 3, 2013
Steven will always live in the hearts of many who loved him. God speed Fr. Steven.
Michelle Hess
November 2, 2013
Father Steven was such amazing man ill never forget how fast he came over to hospice right after my dad just died . He also did my dad's funeral . I'm just glad I had the chance to meet him at church when I did . He was well liked by everyone at church in paradise. I'm very sad to hear of him dying . He was a man of god and a wonderful human being . My thoughts and prayers are with his famliy and friends and parisheners . Rip father Steven .
Christopher Stocker
November 1, 2013
It is with great sadness to learn of Fr. Steven's passing earlier this week.
I had the great fortune to work with Fr. Steven and members of the St. Thomas More Parish community of Paradise a number of years ago. Moreover, he and I grew up in the same area, although I did not know him at that time. It is remarkable how his calling to become a priest followed an education receiving an MBA and career in agri-business.
Fr. Steven was a priest's priest, dedicated to serving God, His Church and the diverse community of Faith of St. Clare's.
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your Pastor, brother, uncle and friend to so many.
Christopher J. Stocker
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