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Maria Rando Obituary
Maria Gloria Rando
1932-2025
Married for 65 years to devoted husband, Anthony Rando. Survived by daughters, Caterina and Angela Rando. Maria Gloria was a SFUSD teacher for 35 years, who taught first grade at Alamo and George Peabody schools. She was a founding member of The Museo, and very active in the Italian American community.
Private services were held.
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Prof./Cav. Philip J. DiNovo
July 31, 2025
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of our dear friend, member and generous supporter of 45 years. We owe so much for all she contributed to the
Italian American community. May she in peace. American Italian Heritage Association & Museum. Prof./Cav. Philip J. DiNovo, Fonder/President
Roy
May 29, 2025
Maria Rando was my first grade teacher in 1963 when Kennedy got shot we held that connection for many years and I used to see her walking down the street and we would often talk and reminisce about that day.
Susan Filippo
April 3, 2025
I have known Maria Gloria since I was 5 years old. I wanted to be like her, mostly because every time I ate with the family, she would order dessert for her dinner while we children had to eat a sensible meal and watch her eating her ice cream sundaes or brownie sundaes. What a fantastic way to live! And, I understand that she continued doing that her entire life.
Once I was old enough, I realized what an intelligent woman she was. My mother always said that she was an amazing businesswoman and read her column in the Italo Americano religiously.
She was proud of her heritage and worked tirelessly to promote it.
She will be missed.
Nancy H. DeStefanis
March 26, 2025
I had the pleasure of knowing the wonderful, vivacious, Maria Gloria when I joined the Museo Italo Americano in 1991. We became friends and Maria Gloria asked me to be La Befana for all the children coming to the museo on Jan. 6th.
I gladly accepted and had a wonderful time telling the story to all the ragazzi.
She was a pillar of the Museo and a terrific writer for the Italian American Newspaper. She was a terrific singer, organizer and all -round incredible human being. I will miss her!
Yolanda Machi
March 22, 2025
I am so sorry to read of her passing. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to her family. She was a fantastic, talented woman. So proud of her heritage. I always looked forward to her articles in the Italian newspaper. May she forever R.I.P.
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