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Eleanor C. Gaggero

FUNERAL HOME

Duggan's Serra Mortuary - Daly City

500 Westlake Avenue

Daly City, California

Eleanor Gaggero Obituary

Eleanor C. Gaggero June 1, 1915 - November 2, 2007 We lost a great mother, sister, cousin, grandmother, family leader and friend. Eleanor was born in San Francisco on June 1, 1915 to Edith and Thomas Cullen. As a child she enjoyed school and was forever proud of her beautiful penmanship. She left school early to help her family. She married the late Ernest Gaggero in 1933. They raised their five children, Ernest, Angelo, Mary Ann, Mario and Ronald, on San Francisco's Potrero Hill. As her children had children, Grandma's House was the "place to be" for her 10 grandchildren. She was a wonderful grandmother, and a great source of love and fun for her grandchildren. Eleanor's love for children extended to her 18 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. In 1978 Eleanor relocated to Daly City to be closer to her children and grandchildren. Eleanor lived a very full life. She was a strong person who was happy and energetic. She loved to talk, laugh, cook, play cards, people watch, go bowling, go out to eat, sing and dance. She gave back to this world by helping, caring and taking care of those around her. Her spirit lives on in all of us that she touched. She will be forever remembered and missed. Friends may visit Wed., Nov. 7, 5pm and are invited to attend the Vigil at 7pm at DUGGAN'S SERRA MORTUARY, 500 Westlake Ave., Daly City. Funeral Mass will be celebrate on Thu., Nov. 8, 10am at Holy Angels Church, Colma with Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Nov. 6, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Eleanor Gaggero

20 Entries

Michael Welker

November 20, 2007

My Nana was the best. When I think of her I smile. I am so fortunate and grateful to have had so many good memories with Nana. So many birthday parties, holidays, award ceremonies, graduating high school, and great memories of being over at Nana's house on East Market. She would watch me and Traci and we would play cards, watch Perry Mason, Nana would talk to her Tweety Bird, and always be waving at somebody from the window. I have been told by several family members that when I was really sick when I was a baby, my Mom brought me to Nana and she took care of me day and night till I was better. She used to tell me to mind and listen to my Pop's and said how much he cared about me. I never had to worry about hiding my face from Nana. No matter what I did or what she heard, she always expressed her love and made me feel like gold. I felt so honored when Auntie Tammy asked me to be a Pole Barer. I love my Nana and will miss her so much.

jeanne logosz

November 20, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with all the gaggero family.May your memories bring you comfort.
Eleanor was my cousin, I wish we could have met.
warmest regards
jeanne bacigalupi logosz

Meli Gomez Perea

November 9, 2007

TO MY NANA
SINCE I WAS A CHILD I GREW UP CALLING YOU MY NANA AND I ALWAYS LOVED BEING AROUND YOU BECAUSE YOU ALWAYS BROUGHT A SMILE TO MY FACE WITH YOUR LOVE AND CARING HEART!!! I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU AS ONE OF THE SWEETEST PEOPLE I KNOW!!! MAY YOU NOW ENJOY YOUR REUNION WITH MY PAPA RON AND YOUR OTHER TWO SONS!!!WE WILL MEET AGAIN...
LOVE, MELI

Marie Squaglia

November 9, 2007

I only knew this lady for a short time but I could tell how much she was loved by her family. I saw how strong she was when she lost her two sons. Now Eleanor you can be there with them. I'm glad I knew you.

Joe Ferrari

November 7, 2007

We're really sorry to hear about your mom. Our Prayers and Love go out to you and your entire family. Stay strong and enjoy the memories. We'll see you soon.
Love To All,
Joe & Pam

Nancy Zahra

November 7, 2007

To the Gaggero Family,Chuck and I would like very much to be there with during this time, but due to reason that are not in our control we are not but we want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you,Chuck has known El, all most all of his life and he feels for all of you and wants you to know this with love Charles and Nancy Zahra

November 6, 2007

Our hearts are with Eleanors family at this time. We have heard so many nice things about her over the years. The family was blessed.

Love to you all, Jeanie and Jake Salvato

Gabriel Gomez

November 6, 2007

Hmmm... What exactly should I say, Well Nana was a strong woman. Now when she was in and out of the hospital lately I thought to myself maybe it is time for her to go, you know what I mean. I know that sounds harsh but she lived a long life at the age of 92 and did well for this world and experienced her three son's deaths and that was enough for her to handle. Actually including all of the heart attacks and strokes that was WAY TOO MUCH TO HANDLE, I think. I loved her with all my heart and that will never change. I no it is sad that we will not see her for a lil' while but that is still okay, because by the we meet again everything will once again be the same . I will miss you lots!!!

Love,
~Gabriel~

Veronica Gomez

November 6, 2007

I have met many people in my life and my Nana has been one of the best. She has been there through my best and my worst and i thank her for always being there for me when no one else would. She has been like a second mother to me from day one. I want you to know, Nana, that i love you and that our time will come later on in my life when we meet again.

Love, Lil Roni

Evette grillo

November 6, 2007

To All Of the Family Our hearts go out to all who Loved Eleanor I was a family member that hardly seen her and when i came to visit 20 years later she was there to let me know i was always remebered and always loved I will greatly miss my mother Connie Gaggero's aunt Eleanor my mom told me a story today about Eleanor when she was a kid her house burnt down and she went and lived with auntie Eleanor and she had fawn memories that she will and or i will never forget A wonderful Woman!!!! My Deepest sympathy Evette (Missy) Grillo-Gaggero

Veronica Gomez

November 6, 2007

I have had many important people in my life. One of the best has been my Nana (great grandma). She has been there for me through my worst and through my best and I know she will stay by me for the rest of my life until we meet again in heaven. I love you.
Luv Lil Roni

Charles Cullen

November 6, 2007

To My Dear Sis

I will miss you and know that you will be happy now you with Ernie, and most of your all your Sons starting a long way back with Ernest Jr, and most resent your boys Mario (Butch) (Ronnie) that passed in 2004 in March and Ronnie in July now you can join them and br at peace God Bless You until we meet again.

Love Your Brother Charlie

MARY ALLRED

November 6, 2007

TO ALL OF THE FAMILY OF ELEANOR MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU SHE WAS A VERY SPECIAL LADY.SHE WAS LOVED AND REPECTED BY ALL THAT WERE LUCKY TO HAVE HER IN THEIR LIVES. DOUG LOVED HER TOO AND SHE ALWAYS HELD A SPECIAL PLACE IN OUR HEARTS. MY CHILDREN ALWAYS THOUGHT THE WORLD OF HER. WE WILL MISS HER. SHE WILL BE ONE OF GOD'S SPECIAL ANGELS. OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU.

WITH ALL OUR LOVE,

MARY ALLRED AND FAMILY

Mary Ann Gaggero

November 6, 2007

To My Mother

Thank you for being my Mon and Tom's GrandMother and helping me raise him.
I'll miss you and am lucky to have had you for 92 years and you passed on All Souls Days what a great way to enter heaven. No one deserves it more then you.

Love Your Daughter
Mary Ann

BRUCE GAGGERO

November 6, 2007

DEAR ELEANOR,
I KNOW ITS BEEN A FEW YEARS SINCE I HAVE SEEN YOU BUT YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN IN MY HEART. YOU WERE GOOD FRIENDS WITH MY MOTHER (EVA) SO MUCH THAT SHE MADE YOU & CHARLIE MY GODPARENTS AND IT WAS THE BEST CHOICE SHE COULD OF MADE. HEAVEN IS A BETTER PLACE NOW THAT YOU ARE THERE. THERE WILL ALWAYS BE A PLACE IN MY HEART FOR YOU. THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE FOR ME DURING DIFFUCULT TIMES.

YOUR GODSON,
BRUCE

FRANK MARVER

November 6, 2007

I KNEW ELEANOR WELL.I LIVED NEXT DOOR ON UTAH ST. I AM FRANK MARVER PLEASE CONTACT ME. HOME ADDRESS IS 13133 BERRYWOOD TRAIL KELLER TX 76248 PHONE 817 491 4886

Maria Martin

November 6, 2007

It was a great pleasure knowing Eleanor. May she now rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and to a wonderful friend that I will forever have, Mini. Be strong. I love you.

Vivian & Aishah Jones

November 6, 2007

Although I did not know Eleanor, she was a wonderful grandmother to my friend Anne Marie. I pray that the family will remain strong and carry on her memory of good times and joy. Peace & Blessings.

Diane Gaggero

November 6, 2007

To My Mother-In-Law
To the person who has been like a Mother to me I have loved you from day One and have loved you till the day you died and you will always have a special place in my heart. I Love You now and you will finally be happy to be with Earnie Mario and your baby Ronnie May you rest in peace I will miss you.
Love Diane

annmarie (mini) gaggero

November 6, 2007

A true honor to have been one of her grandchildren along with my children being her great grandchildren. Another beautiful angel to watch over all of us. Thank you GOD for allowing us to be touched by such a stong, beautiful woman.

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