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Obituary : Robert E. Berry |
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Robert E. Berry September 8, 1931 - June 8, 2008 A resident of San Mateo County for over 40 years, Robert Berry, 76, passed away in his home on Sunday morning. Diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2006, Mr. Berry spent a peaceful last year enjoying the continued company of beloved old friends. Mr. Berry was retired after having spent 32 years of service with Pacific Telesis Group. He was last assigned as Director of Banking Relations and Cash Management where he managed annual cash flows of one hundred billion dollars. He graduated with a B.A. from San Diego State College in 1953, and earned an M.B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley with distinction. Mr. Berry was a lifelong runner, participating in marathons and 10K races, and finishing first in his age division many times past the age of 60. He enjoyed gardening and many years of ballroom dancing with his wife and friends. Mr. Berry was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma; and his brother, William. He is survived by nieces, Lee Ann and Jennifer, and nephew, Douglas. Friends and family are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 1:00pm at the Colonial Chapel of Crosby-N. Gray & Co, 2 Park Rd. at El Camino Real and Peninsula Ave. in Burlingame. Entombment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma at a later date. Mr. Berry was very fond of the pets in his life. Memorial donations may be made to the Peninsula Humane Society, (650) 340-7022, ext. 327 or to the charity of the donor's choice.
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