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Santo DeGrandi Obituary

DeGRANDI, Santo F. - Sept. 28, 1932 - July 7, 2005 At the age of 72 in Reno Nevada. Born and raised in a (Sicilian) household in San Francisco. Loving father of Christopher DeGrandi, Andrew (Amy) DeGrandi, Elizabeth (Dan) Rigney and the late Dante DeGrandi; cherished grandfather of Isabel and Fiona DeGrandi, David and Brendan Rigney. Survived by sister, Ann (Joe) Gentile; and nephews, Bruce and Tom Gentile; and niece, Gayle Gentile. Santo was a graduate of Lick-Wilmerding High School. He worked as a electrician for 20 years at PG&E and also 20 years with the City & County of S.F. based at SFO. He loved playing the game of baseball. Served in the Navy during the Korean War. Fan of Civil War and presidential history. Family and Friends may visit Tuesday after 12 noon and are invited to attend a 1pm Funeral service at DUGGAN'S SERRA MORTUARY, 500 Westlake Ave., Daly City. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jul. 10 to Jul. 11, 2005.

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April Ramos

July 13, 2005

Dear Elizabeth, Andrew, and Christopher,

I was saddened to hear about the lose of your father, Santos.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

God Bless,

April Ramos

Rosanna Matias Lucero

July 11, 2005

Dear Andy, Elizabeth and Chris,



Our deepest condolences to you and your entire family. We are very sorry for the loss of your father. He is in our thoughts and prayers.



Best regards,



Rosanna Matias Lucero

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Elizabeth (Matias) Wheeler & Family (650) 515-6696

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