Joseph Christian II

Joseph Christian II
July 8, 2023
Joseph Dennis Christian II – July 8, 2023, in Boise Idaho, after a brief illness and a valiant fight. Joe was born at St Mary's Hospital, San Francisco, on February 2, 1952, the second of seven children born to Robert F. and Gloria P. Christian. A proud 4th-generation native of San Francisco whose early claim to fame was as a volunteer taste-tester of Tater-Tots. Attended St. Vincent de Paul Grammar School, St. Ignatius College Preparatory, UC Davis, and earned a Masters in Health Administration from Temple University in Philadelphia, embracing a Philly accent which stayed with Joe until the end.In 1980, Joe married Barbara Stadler, who survives him, along with children Angela and Rose. Joe spent many years in finance and health care administration, most notably as the long-time controller for Peninsula Volunteers immediately prior to his retirement. Joe was an active, practicing Catholic his entire life, and his enduring faith provided him strength and tenacity in good and difficult times. Joe enjoyed photography, flying, and offering social commentary on issues of the day. Predeceased by his parents, Bob & Gloria, his older brother, Bishop Robert F. Christian, OP, and his little angels, Joseph Dennis Christian III, David Christian and Michelle Marie Christian Survivors include his younger siblings, James (Mary), Michael (Dr. Mary), John (Mary), Thomas (Peggy) and Mary Gloria Christian (Joe always looked out for her care), as well as many cousins among the Waal, Sweeney, Carlsmith and Peggs families.
Friends may visit after 5:00pm on Monday evening, July 17th, 2023, Duggan's Serra Mortuary, 500 Westlake Ave, Daly City where a vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 18th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter Church, 700 Oddstad Blvd, Pacifica with a reception following the mass prior to burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Peninsula Volunteers, 800 Middle Avenue, Menlo Park 94025 www.1pvi.org/donate/.