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WALTER BERGAMINI Obituary

Walter J. Bergamini 11/26/24 - 5/24/12 Peacefully passed away with his family by his side at the age of 87. Loving son of the late Fred and Anna Bergamini. They moved from Italy to San Francisco when he was six months old. Grew up on Potrero Hill. Graduated from Mission High in 1943. Upon graduating he was drafted into the Army and served in the South Pacific until the war ended. He met his future bride Doris in 1946, entered the San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) in 1947, and they married on June 20, 1948. Moved from San Francisco to Novato in 1969. Retired from SFFD as a Lieutenant in 1977. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Doris, five children Diane (Steve), Michael (Joanne), Catherine (Tim), Charles (Angela), and Patricia. Nine grandchildren Regina, Christopher, Gabriel, Alicia, Joseph, Jeffrey (Andrea), Anna, Alexander, Dominic and great-granddaughter Victoria. Services will be held at Keaton's Mortuary, 1801 Novato Blvd, Novato on Tuesday, May 29th, with visitation starting at 5:00PM and the Rosary at 7:00PM. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Loretto Church, 1806 Novato Blvd, Novato, on Wednesday, May 30th at 10:30AM. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the charity of your choice.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from May 26 to May 28, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for WALTER BERGAMINI

9 Entries

Regina Hawkins

August 1, 2012

Grandpa I can't begin to tell you how much you meant to me. You were my rock in this life. I will take all the words of wisdom and advice to heart and continue to make you proud Grandpa. I have so many happy and loving memories with you growing up and recently. You will be missed but I won't stop talking to you....LOL...Rest easy Grandpa and we will see you again when it is our time....I love you!

Charlie Bergamini

May 28, 2012

My Dad called my Mom "The Great Lady". I know he loved her very very much. He almost made to it to there 64th wedding anniversary. He would have been so proud. He will be missed by his children,and his grandchildren. I know in my heart he will always be "The Great Man" Love for Eternity,Chalie

Jefferaccio Bergamini

May 28, 2012

What comes to mind? The nicknames, holding a baseball, a walk to the park, the laugh (wow, that laugh!), a door that was always open, layovers to and from school, and a hearty breakfast to send me on me way.

These and more, I will always remember. You did a lot for me, and asked nothing in return. Many others can say the same. I'm sorry to lose you, but in many ways you'll always be with all of us. Love,

Patty Bergamini

May 28, 2012

Oh my, Dad. What can I say? Wow...I love and miss you, I still can't believe you aren't with us anymore! One thing I will ALWAYS be very grateful for is our conversation in the kitchen earlier that very morning. Thank god I had such a great Dad and with me being the youngest of your five children, thank you for being there for 47 years of my life!
Love you,
Patty

Andrea Bergamini

May 27, 2012

Thank you for accepting me and loving me as your granddaughter. I loved hearing your stories over tea and visiting you on road trips. I really appreciate the support you gave Jeff to attend school. He likely would not have met me without your support. I miss you and cherish the time I spent with you.

Love, Andrea

Frank Batmale

May 27, 2012

Walt I sure enjoyed working with you when I floated through 39 engine as a young fireman in 1964. You were fun, friendly and a great driver of the engine. I think you outlasted all your contemporaries of 39 engine. RIP, and I hope your having a grand reunion with a lot of your old buddies and other loved ones. Frank Batmale

Anna Bergamini

May 27, 2012

I love you so much Grandpa. I will never forget our Wednesday lunches, and how much I enjoyed your stories. I will keep you in my heart and mind forever.
Love,
Anna Banana

Cathy St.Clair

May 27, 2012

I, Am so happy to have had such a wonderful father in my life!
Knowing how much he really did care about his family, and will be terribly missed!
Your soul, you know, will live on. Your soul is you in others.

Love
Cathy

Joanne Bergamini

May 26, 2012

You were like a father to me. I love you and I will miss you dearly. Love,
Joanne

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