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Mildred Washington Obituary
October 9, 1932 - August 6, 2016
Mildred "Millie" McGriskin Washington died peacefully in her home on August 6th, 2016 in Redwood City, CA at the age of 83.Millie is survived by her husband of 58 years, Joe; children, Mary Albitz, Joe II, E. Patrick, and Stephen, and 6 grandchildren Dewayne, Joseph III, John, Gemma, Ellen, and William.
Millie was born on October 9th, 1932 in Manhattan, New York to Grace and Quintus McGriskin. She graduated from Congregation de Notre Dame Villa Maria high school in 1950. She went on to attend and graduate from St. Vincent's Hospital School of Nursing in 1953 as a Registered Nurse. She married Joseph Washington in August of 1958. After their wedding they moved to San Luis Obispo where Joe earned a degree in engineering. After Joe's graduation in 1961, they moved to Redwood City.
At the age of 46, she completed her Bachelor degree in Health Science at San Francisco State University in 1979 and went on to earn her Masters degree in 1983. Millie was accomplished at home making skills and designing and making costumes. She was a fiercely loyal and faithful mother and wife who never wanted to leave the party.
She loved music from the 1940's, her job with the Red Cross, sewing and performing with The Claypipers, and her parish, Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
A funeral Mass is scheduled for 11:30am, September 10th at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel with a reception to follow.
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Mike Felix
September 9, 2016
Joe, so very sorry to hear that Millie has passed, she will dearly be missed by all who knew her & benefited from her spirit & humor. I'm at Gordon Manor, please give me a call or come by to see me anytime...room 210,
call me, 650-787-4925. I really would like to see you, I'd really enjoy seeing you & talk over old times.
Blessings to you Joe, your family & friends.
Greg and Michele Dempsey
September 9, 2016
Dear Joe & family, we are so very sorry to hear of Millie's passing, much loved & will be missed by so many who were lucky enough to know her & share time with her over the years. Will miss her presence at the ICF Polenta dinners each year, also, seeming to be a fond memory of long time old friends visiting & sharing
memories of past times & get togethers. We will miss Millie, remembered in thought.
Jo Ann Damiano
August 29, 2016
Dear Joe
Sorry to hear of Millie's passing. We keep her in our prayers. Condolences to you and the family.
August 27, 2016
May the beautiful memories of your loved one provide solace and strength during this difficult time. And may you find comfort in God's promise of life without end in Paradise.
Philip and Donna Rennick
August 15, 2016
Dear Joe and family we are all sadden by Millie's passing.
"Death leaves a Heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a Memory no one can steal."
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