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James O'Day Obituary

James M. O'Day 4-15-52 - 7-24-10 "My kind of people too. People who, smile at you..." as the song went described our Jim perfectly who was born and raised in Chicago. He passed away from a heart attack. He was a graduate of Loyola Academy in Wilmette, IL '70 and of St. Mary's University of Minnesota '74. At St. Mary's he was active in Tau Kappa Epsilon. Following graduation he successfully sold broadcast advertising and went onto Memorex Corp where he was a top sales performer. As a renowned sales executive for US Leasing Corp he moved in 1983 from their Atlanta office to their San Francisco headquarters. Jim and his colleagues marked an epoch at USLC of industry preeminence while still having a very good time. Jim married Germana Macii in 1986 and settled in North Beach. They also lived in Italy and enjoyed several sojourns there as well. Later Jim held management positions with Flax and Williams-Sonoma. He was talented in all of the hobbies he pursued which included golf, hiking, hunting, fishing, and tool making. But his most accomplished role was as "Papa" to his loving daughter Arianna. Though his stay was all too brief, being her father made it complete. Rosary Wed., July 28, 7 pm, Monte's Chapel of the Hills, San Anselmo. Mass Thu., July 29, 11 am St. Anselm's Parish, Ross.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Jul. 27, 2010.

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Liz Wickham

August 2, 2010

Germana and Arianna - I was so sorry to hear of Jim's (your dad's) passing. I will be thinking of you and sending you my prayers.

Much love,

Bob and Sophie O'Malley

July 29, 2010

Dear Germana, and Arianna,
We were overwhelmed at the news of Jim's passing. May your faith in God and your love of each other comfort you in this most difficult time.

July 29, 2010

Le nostre più sentite condoglianze un abbraccio forte Mara e Alessandro (Colle di val d'elsa Italia)

July 28, 2010

Dear Germana and Arianna,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Jim was a great guy and friend and we will miss him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tish and Kevin Chapman

Skye Hallberg

July 27, 2010

Arianna and Germana,

We send you our deepest sympathies and thoughts and prayers.

PAOLA

July 27, 2010

NELL'ORA DELL'INCOLMABILE PERDITA DEL NOSTRO CARO AMICO JIM SIAMO VICINI NEL DOLORE AD ARIANNA,GERMANA,ARIELLA. CON TANTO AFFETTO E VICINANZA,PAOLA E LUISA,MARIO E LUISA,OTTAVIO E LAURA FRATARCANGELI. SANTA MARINELLA-ITALIA

Mary Fox

July 27, 2010

Dear Germana and Arianna,

I send you my deepest sympathy and assurance of prayers. Jim brought joy just by living and we are all the richer for having known him. You are in all of our thoughts and prayers here at Saint Mary's University.

With Love & Prayers,
Mary Catherine Fox.

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