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Mary Colombo Obituary

Mary Louise Colombo May 17, 1923 - Feb. 21, 2012 Entered into rest in San Mateo at the age of 88. Born in South San Francisco to Giuseppe and Teresa Cerquettini. She married the love of her life, Ray Colombo, who predeceased her in 2003. She was co-owner of the Fabric Center in San Bruno with her dear friend Julia Lencioni. (Deceased). Mary was very proud of her Italian heritage and with her husband was very active in the Italian-American community throughout her life. Mary is survived by her daughter Carol Jackson (Michael), grandchildren Ron Jackson (Nancy) of San Jose and Michelle Allison (Matt) of San Diego. Great-grandchildren Samantha, Nicholas and Anthony Jackson and Jennifer and Sara Allison. And her Cousin Dee Severi and brother in law Emilio Colombo. Special thanks to Mary's dear friends Norma Stalker, Gloria Cardelli, Marge Lencioni, and Laurette Gallo for their caring friendship. A very special thanks to Magdalena, Geraldine and Grace for their wonderful and loving care of Mary. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sister of St. Francis, 3221 So. Lake Dr., St. Francis, WI, 53235 or to St. Andrews Abby, P.O. Box 40 Valyermo, CA, 93563 Att. Father Brennan in Mary's name. Thanks to Sutter Hospice for their wonderful care. We will miss her always. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Saint Matthew Catholic Church, 1 Notre Dame Ave., San Mateo, CA on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 10:30 a.m.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Feb. 24 to Feb. 26, 2012.

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February 29, 2012

Ray and Mary were the heart of SSF. They epitomized the Italian community in the early part of the century. Kind, caring, loving to everyone especially my family. Whether at the chuch or at the store they were truly two of a kind. Robert Landucci, Fresno Ca.

February 29, 2012

Dear Carol, It has been years but will always remember how loving and kind your parents were. Cheryl Landucci , South San Francisco, daughter of Robert and Margaret Landucci. God bless.

February 26, 2012

Carol, That's a beautifull picture of your Mother....She always had that wonderfull smile that I will never forget.

Donna Widrin

DeAnn Erlin Kerr

February 25, 2012

Michelle and family, I was sorry to hear of your grandmother's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of her.

February 25, 2012

Dear Carol, I still remember with fondness visiting your home as a child and how kind and lovely your mother was. My condolences
Susan Ericksen Meek

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