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Mary Pastore Obituary

PASTORE, Mary E. - 88, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 4. She was surrounded by her loving family, her son and daughter-in-law, Walter and Colleen Pastore, and her daughter Mary Jo "MJ" Pastore, with whom she shared a special bond as best friends. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband Chic, and her son Neil Pastore. This kind and caring lady will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She will be laid to rest in a private family service.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Sep. 7, 2005.

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Michael Zelinsky

September 7, 2005

Dear Walter, Colleen and Mary Jo:



Please know that my entire family, including my good friend Deborah Nelson, send you their love and sympathy on the passing of your wonderful mother, Mary. I will never forget those dinners at the house in Marin Wood (TWO TURKEYS!!) and in the Marina, and of course, those wonderful times at the El Matador when my dear Barbara was with us. My own Mom, Barbara, is in UCSF now with some problems of her own (she's 87), but doctors and she are hopeful she'll be coming home tomorrow or Friday. She especially wanted to you to know that she's thinking about you all at this time.



With love and affection,



Michael Zelinsky and family

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