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Christopher G. Gillam Passed away suddenly on August 16, 2008 in the arms of his loving wife, Kathleen after a courageous struggle with a degenerative neurological disease. Christopher was a deeply loved husband, father, friend, and prominent lawyer, businessman and philanthropist, who provided inspiration to all. Chris' wit, humor and love of life were infectious and shared with friends and acquaintances alike. Chris lived his life with love, generosity and integrity. A talented lawyer and businessman, he was true-hearted, kindly and a devoted man to his family, friends, God and country. Born August 9, 1941 Christopher Giouhlameti to parents Ligor and Katherine Giouhlameti in Syracuse, NY. Educated at the Jesuit institution LeMoyne College and a proud graduate of Syracuse University Law School in 1966, Chris served as the student body president that same year of his beloved law school. Chris remained a fervent fan of all things Syracuse - especially sports, throughout his life. Chris was buttressed by his devout faith when diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2001 and was steadied by his wife, caretaker Neil Vergara and many friends and family. His sturdiness, fearlessness and optimism during his illness were extraordinary, most recently demonstrated by traveling to his ancestral Albania and reuniting with cherished family members. He is survived by his wife Kathleen Gillam; children and grandchildren, Karen (Andy) Palumbo and Caitlyn Rinaldi, Cameron Rinaldi, Kelli Palumbo of Jamesville, NY; Kristen (Rick) Schultz and Connor, Skylar and Chandler of Darnestown, MD, and Gregory (Alison) Gillam, and Haydn, Hunter and Harris of Apopka, FL, and his children's mother and former wife, Sheila Gillam. "Now and always send sunrise out of me," wrote Walt Whitman, and for the friends and family of Christopher Gillam, he did. He will be forever missed. Services will be held Friday, August 29, 2008 at 5 pm at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, 2701 Hacienda St, San Mateo, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to Pacific Education Foundation, 505 Montgomery Street, Suite 1135, San Francisco, CA 94111. |
 Christopher Albert Gardner, Jr. June 19, 1931 - August 19, 2008 Christopher was born in Arlington, MA to parents Christopher Albert Gardner and Eleanor McCarthy Gardner. He spent his childhood enjoying the outdoors and fostering his love of bluegrass music, even performing on local radio with a friend under the name of The Sunshine Boys. He attended Arlington High School and graduated from Tufts University where he was a star high jumper. He was called upon to defend his country during the Korean War as a Naval Officer with the Seabees in the Marshall Islands, engineering and building military bases. With the GI Bill in hand and a fascination with the West, Chris headed across the country to obtain a Masters degree in Civil Engineering at Stanford University. There he met his future bride, Mary Ann Clinton, and eventually settled in Belmont, CA where they raised their family. Chris retired in 1995 after 35 years as a Hydraulics Engineer with the Bechtel Corporation. He served as Project Manager on leading hydroelectric projects in the Northwest as well as abroad. Chris was a devoted husband and father who shared his love of music, skiing, hiking, camping and fishing with his friends and family. Every summer he carefully planned the family camping vacation with an emphasis on visiting National Parks and Monuments. Ever the engineer, no trip was complete without a visit to the local dam project. After retirement, Chris and his wife enjoyed traveling throughout Europe and Asia. Christopher is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary Ann, his children Julia Savage (Colin) of Hillsborough; Jennifer Fields (Danny) of Hayward; Amy Wooliever (Patrick) of Half Moon Bay; Christine Gardner of El Granada; and Robert Gardner (Elizabeth) of Hong Kong. His grandchildren Matthew and Katie Savage, Jackson, Louis and Owen Wooliever, and Ingrid Gardner were a source of great joy to him. He is also survived by his sister, Rosalie Gardner of Arlington, MA. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. A Rosary will be held on Monday, August 25th at 7 p.m. at Crippen and Flynn Carlmont Chapel at 1111 Alameda de las Pulgas in Belmont, CA. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 26th at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1040 Alameda de las Pulgas in Belmont. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his memory to the Peninsula Open Space Trust, 222 High St., Palo Alto, CA 94301. Crippen & Flynn Carlmont Chapel www.crippenflynn.com (650) 595-4103. |
Ann Marie "Nan" Long died peacefully in her home early Sunday morning. She was 94. Born in Burlingame, she was a life-long resident of San Mateo. Nan graduated from Burlingame High School and the University of California at Berkeley, where she received a Bachelor's degree in home economics. After raising three children, she became a special education teacher and enjoyed her work for over twenty years at Los Amigos School in San Mateo. She retired alongside her husband at the age of 62, and enjoyed a retirement full of travel and family visits all over the world. Nan loved to travel and often referred to her San Mateo home as "home base". Nan was a founding and lifelong member of the Transfiguration Episcopal Church in San Mateo, active in the St. Clare Guild and a member of the California Teachers Association. She is survived by her husband, Virgil; her children Roger, Gordon, and Lenore; sister-in-law Maxine Andersen; her grandchildren, Thomas, Jennifer, Jay, Sean, Andy, Wendy, Pia, Paul and Anders; and seven great-grandchildren. Nan was well-loved by all who knew her and brought a smile to many, many more. We will remember her for her unique spirit, enduring wit and love of life. Memorial services will be held on Monday, August 25th at 2pm at the Transfiguration Episcopal Church. The church is located at 3900 Alameda de las Pulgas Avenue, San Mateo (on the corner of 39th and Alameda). All are welcome to attend. Reception will follow. SNEIDER & SULLIVAN & O'CONNELL'S FUNERAL HOME 650-343-1804
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