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Dolores Busuttil Obituary
April 22, 1945 - March 23, 2022
Dolores Kathleen Busuttil passed away peacefully at her home in San Bruno, California, surrounded by her loving husband and family, on March 23, 2022. She was born April 22, 1945, in Mccook, Nebraska.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Charles (Chuck) Busuttil, Daughters Joni (Dave), Sperow and Frances (Blair) Simmons, her grandchildren Victoria, Stephanie, Dylan, and Sean, her nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Iona Rinaldi, sister Darlene, and her nephew Richard.
Dolores had many lifelong friendships and she enjoyed numerous game nights, dances, and celebrations with them. She loved to travel, and took her family with her on trips to Hawaii, Europe, and Mexico. She was a perpetual student taking classes in Italian, upholstery, and Emergency training to name a few. She was an amazing grandmother, and her love for her grandchildren knew no limits. She was blessed to have been deeply loved and cared for by her husband Charles until the end, and was able to spend her last days in the home they designed, and built together in 1972.
Family and friends may visit on Monday, March 28, 2022 after 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at CHAPEL OF THE HIGHLANDS, El Camino Real at 194 Millwood Drive in Millbrae, with a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM at SAINT BRUNO CATHOLIC CHURCH in San Bruno. Committal will follow at The Italian Cemetery in Colma.
Her family appreciates donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.
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Ginny
March 18, 2025
Delores was my dear friend. We lived just down the street from each other and spent many hrs having coffee and talking about lots of different things. To this day I think about her every once in awhile and I miss her. She was my dear friend and there´s lots of good memories. Miss and Love you Buzzy.
Ginny
March 18, 2024
I miss you Delores. Wish I could talk to you. Your family is doing well.
Love Ginny.
The "Spin the Bottle Gang"
March 29, 2022
We'll all miss you, Dodo. You are forever in our hearts. Love, Al, Bob, Ruben, Marlene, Linda and Phyllis
(Grade school friends since North Brae!)
Albert F Bernal
March 25, 2022
My prayers for you and your family. Knowing you made my life richer.
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Bob Mandley
March 25, 2022
Remembering friend Dolores from our time in class at North Brae and occasionally on the walk home after school, then classmates at Parkside and Capuchino, and over the last twelve years as friends once again as part of the "spin gang." I will miss her sense of humor and personality, and her friendship in the years to come... our friends group gatherings will not be the same without her. All sincere condolences to Chuck and family for your profound loss. Your Friend ~ Bob
Josephine & Gillu Muscat
March 25, 2022
Our Heartfelt Condolences to the family. So many memories with Dolores I will hold close to my heart. Spread your wings over your family and keep them safe. Until we meet again my friend, R.I.P.
Ginny and Rich
March 24, 2022
Our deepest sympathies to Chuck, Joni, Frances and the rest of the family. I know she Loved her family more than anything and I know she will be missed deeply. RIP Delores. Love You.
Cathryn Baylock
March 24, 2022
Sweet Joni. We are sending our love and prayers to you, Dave, and the girls.
Chris and Marisa Abraham
March 24, 2022
Wishing your mother eternal peace .
Marisa and I send our condolences to Chuck and the whole family.
Love to All May God Bless
Dave and Gayle Lundquist
March 24, 2022
Our deepest sympathy for the family.
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