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Jessie Fontana Obituary

Jessie Margaret Fontana Sept. 26, 1917 - August 28, 2009 Born Jessie Margaret Dungan in Tottenham, England, she arrived in San Francisco as a young girl with her family and attended San Francisco schools, graduating from Mission High School in 1934. Preceded in death by her husband Vincent in 1983, loving mother of Pina Royer (Jim), Gloria Trailer, Linda Fontana (Emile Hons), Virginia Fontana; grandmother of Amy Williamson (John), Leslie Zuffi (Ben) and great-grandmother of Sophie Williamson. Jessie lived in Millbrae over 60 years where she and Vince raised their daughters. She was an active member of the New Vision United Methodist Church and long time volunteer in the community, being named Millbrae Woman of the Year in 1994. Her wit, sense of humor and special smile will be deeply missed. A Celebration of Jessie's life will be held 11:00am on Sept. 12 at New Vision United Methodist Church, 450 Chadbourne Ave., Millbrae, CA. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to your favorite charity or New Vision United Methodist Church.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Sep. 6, 2009.

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Randy Sahae

September 16, 2009

One of my favorite people in Millbrae - - Jessie I will definitely miss you. With affection...
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Karen Morones

September 9, 2009

Dear Pina,
Chuck and I are so sad to hear of the passing of your mom. She was such a great friend to my parents Connie and Jo Conrad and would visit them often when they were in the hospital in there later years. I will remember your mom, her wonderful smile and her giving of her time and caring for others in her retirement years. She always enjoyed the many trips to Yosemite and the good times shared with her friends. May God comfort you and your sisters at this sad time.
It is really sad to lose your mom, she will be missed.

Love, Karen and Chuck Morones Concord, CA

Cindy Bolla

September 6, 2009

Pina, Gloria, Linda and Virginia,
I am glad that I could spend sometime with Auntie Jess before she passed. I will miss her greatly, she was always there for me when I needed her and always new what to say to make the hurt go away. We had gossip time at taco bell and phone calls. She will always be in my heart and I will always love her.

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