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1934
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2020
Pierina Maso Obituary
November 9, 1934 – September 10, 2020
Pierina "Perry" Maso passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Peninsula Hospital. She is survived by her sister Madeline, her son Andrew, his wife Zoea and cherished grandson Anthony. She is preceded in death by her husband Anthony, daughter Cristina, and parents Pietro and Angela Torre. Perry was very proud of her Italian heritage and was a devout Catholic. Perry was born and raised in North Beach and lived in San Bruno since 1970. Perry loved her gambling trips to Reno and enjoyed watching game shows on TV. She was very devoted to her family and loved being a Nonna. Her son and his family are forever grateful to have so many fond memories of her. Due to COVID funeral services will be private. A celebration of Perry's life will take place at a later date. If you wish to give in Perry's memory please consider a donation to the Lucille Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford (supportlpch.org), a charity that was very dear to her heart.
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Memories and Condolences
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Suzi Sutherland
October 30, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear of Aunt Perry's passing. She was one of the kindest women and always had a smile on her face. Aunt Perry had incredible strength and a fabulous wit. I'm sorry you weren't able to have a formal service to honor your mother. She was a lovely woman. Prayers to your family. Love, Suzi and the Sutherland Family
Gene Mullin
September 22, 2020
Perry and Tony were among the first to greet us when my son began at St. Veronica's in the 6th grade. She and Tony were unfailingly gracious, warm and friendly. She will always have a special place in our memories. May she rest in peace.
Joy Walsh
September 18, 2020
Aunt Perry was a beautiful person. She had the heartache of losing her child but she endured and cherished her son Andrew. She later lost her husband, my beloved Uncle Tony, but she endured. She had great faith and great family and friends to support her. Andres and wife, Zoea, then brought Anthony into the Maso family and unbelievable joy to Nonna Perry.
Aunt Perry was fun to be with. She loved to laugh and loved her family.
Aunt Perry now has her little Cristina in her arms and Uncle Tony’s arms around both of them waiting for the days we will all be with them again. Rest In Peace, Aunt Perry
Andrew, my heart goes out to you, Zoea and Anthony. Perry is watching over all of you now.
Love, Cousin Joy
Marlyn
September 18, 2020
She is one of a kind very gentle lady & i will miss her so much.
Cousin Virginia
September 18, 2020
Dear Andrew and Zoea:
Pierina was like a second mother/big sister to me after my mom died in 1952. She was there for me in good times and in bad and ready with good advice. She was cheerful and optimistic and always ready for a good laugh. She was an important part of my life.
Cousin Virginia
Karan Borg
September 16, 2020
Andy and Zoea,
So sorry to hear of your moms passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers,
Dan Rengstorff
September 15, 2020
Dear Andrew and Zoea. So sad to hear of Mrs. Maso passing away. She was a wonderful friend to my mom for decades. I can't begin to calculate the gallons of coffee they shared at Gunters! I have two very clear memories of your mom. She would let us ride our bikes down hill to school and then was nice enough to drive us home with the bikes on the back of car so we wouldn't have to work up those huge hills. I also would love to have ice cream at your house because your mom would always give a very generous scoop! My family will send thoughts and prayers your direction.
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