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Therese Petrini Obituary

Therese Martine (Tomasi) Petrini (1928-2007), died peacefully on November 17, 2007 in San Francisco surrounded by her loving daughter, Maryann, son-in-law, John Matthews, grandchildren, Tim and Marty and his wife, Jennifer, her loving son, Michael and the prayers of all who loved her. Therese was the daughter of the late Felice Giuseppi Tomasi and Maria Magdalena (Colombi) Tomasi. She was born in Castro, Italy, moved to Paris, France before WWII, then married and moved to SF after the war in 1945. Therese's kindness, generosity and love made the lives of her friends and family better. Her sense of humor and twinkling eyes made her forever young and beautiful. She is survived by her loving daughter, Maryann Matthews, son-in-law, John Matthews, grandchildren, Tim and Marty (Jennifer Bayless), and great grandchildren, Haley and Jordyn Matthews. Her loving son, Michael, daughter-in-law, Candace and grandchildren, Nicolas, Natalino, Emily and Maria. She is also the mother of Peter Patrini, daughter-in-law, Jeanne (Morris) Petrini; grandchildren, Robert (Mary) Petrini and great-grand-children, Thomas and Alexandra; and also the mother of Anamarie Petrini (Balestrieri), and son-in-law, Steve Balestrieri and grandchildren, Gina and Christopher Balestrieri. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday (TODAY), Nov. 19th, 10:00 am at St. Peter and Paul Church, 666 Filbert St., SF, CA 94133. Committal Private.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Nov. 19, 2007.

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Lori & Steve Riley

December 4, 2007

We are so sorry for your loss. Theresa was a great lady who was full of fun and laughter and lived life to the fullest. Going to the beauty parlor will never be the same without Theresa making everyone laugh. My favorite memory of Theresa is when she visited my Husband & I in Hawaii. WE had a ball! We want to extend our deepest condolences during this difficult time. With deepest Sympathy,

Anne Mobley

November 19, 2007

I am so sorry about the loss of your mother, Maryann. I was your classmate for 8 years at Epiphany and remember your mother so well and always thought that we had the two prettiest mothers in the world. I lost both of my parents (Mom in '01 and Dad in '04) and my heart still aches for them as yours will too with your loss. God bless you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Renanne Vicini (aka Anne Mobley)

Gail Vetter

November 19, 2007

I was a classmate of Michael's at Epiphany School. I remember your mom's smile and twinkling eyes. My prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

Gail Alessandri Vetter

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