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Mary Tully Obituary


Mary H. Tully died peacefully on May 31st at the age of 88. Prior to residing for 7 years in Alameda, Mary lived in San Mateo.

Mary was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Leo Tully. She is survived by: her two sons Kevin of Millbrae (his wife, Louise) and daughters Kristina and Marisa; Greg of Alameda (his wife, Sue), and son, Scott and daughter, Megan. She is also survived by her sister, Norma Beck of Santa Rosa, and her daughters Karen (Willie) Curb and Janet Stapleton.

Mary was born in Metropolitan (Fortuna) California and spent her childhood on a dairy farm before relocating to San Francisco as a young adult. At the FBI office in the City, she met her future husband, Leo Tully and spent the rest of her life in the Bay Area.

She enjoyed sports such as golf and bowling, watching the Oakland A's and travelling. Mary was an active member of St. Gregory's Church in San Mateo for decades.

A memorial service and reception will be held in the courtyard of the Elders Inn (1721 Webster St., Alameda) on Saturday, June 28th at 10:30 AM.
In her memory, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777 or (michael.j.fox.org)



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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jun. 18 to Jun. 22, 2014.

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June 22, 2014

I remember fondly the meal we shared at a St. Joseph's Round the Town Luncheon. Mrs. Tully especially loved the vase of flowers on our table.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Susan Jacoli

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