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Obituaries

Theodore (Ted) Furman A 43-year resident of Saratoga, passed away peacefully on October 29 surrounded by his family. Ted was born on July 23, 1922 in New York City and lived in East Orange, New Jersey throughout his school years. He attended Columbia University, and graduated from Columbia School of Law, after serving in the US Army for four years during WWII. Furman was a Master Gunner responsible for broadcasting early warning signals to ground troops in France, Germany, and Luxembourg. After Law school, he relocated to San Diego where he met and married his wife, Gerry. They moved to the Bay Area in 1955 where Ted spent 40 years in aerospace, working for Lockheed, Ford Aerospace and Loral. He retired at age 82. Ted was an avid sports enthusiast, attending his first baseball game at Yankee Stadium on his 10th birthday and watching Babe Ruth play. He was a Yankees fan to the end. He coached several Little League and Senior League teams in Sunnyvale and Saratoga. Ted served on the Zoning Board, and Planning Commission in Sunnyvale. Theodore is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gerry, and two daughters, Teri Howes, and Sue Furman. Friends are invited to a gathering held in his memory on Sunday, November 22, from 2 -5 p.m. at the family home.

Obituary : Gerald E. Gallagher "Jerry"

Gerald E. "Jerry" Gallagher In Saratoga July 8, 2009. Loving husband of the late Kathryn A. "Kay" Gallagher for 641/2 years; dear father of David E. (Helen) Gallagher Sr. and Kevin F. (Barbara) Gallagher; loving grandfather of Jennifer (John) Everett, David E. Jr.(Amy) and Joseph W. (Adrianne) Gallagher, Kelly, Leigh and Sean Gallagher; and great-grandfather of Stephen, Reid, Ember, Tessa Rhen, Emma Grace, Strawberry Rose and Azonie Jade. Jerry was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Class of 1931 and the University of San Francisco, Class of 1935, receiving his bachelor's degree in political science. Commissioned a lieutenant in the US Maritime Service, serving three years as a combination purser/pharmacist mate during WWII in the Merchant Marine. retired ambulance steward for the City and County of San Francisco, with 30 years of dedicated and loyal service. A member and past-president of South San Francisco Parlor #157 NSGW, Fryers Club of San Francisco; Apollo Lodge #120 IOOF; Past Noble Grand of Volcano Lodge #25 lOOF; member of Golden Gate Chapter of US Merchant Marine and Retired Veteran of SF Police Officers (honorary); and the Saratoga Retirement Community. A native of San Francisco; age 95. Family and friends may call Monday 2:00PM to 4:00PM at SULLIVAN'S FUNERAL HOME, 2254 Market St., bet Noe and Sanchez Sts and after 6:30PM at St. Gabriel's Church, 40th Avenue and Ulloa St. where the Vigil Service will be at 7:00PM. Family and friends are also invited to the Funeral Mass Tuesday at 11:00 AM, also at St. Gabriel's, followed by Committal in Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations in Jerry's memory preferred to donor's favorite charity.

Obituary : Marta Esteverena

Marta Esteverena Of San Francisco, and formerly of Saratoga, CA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 20th, 2009 at her home. Born June 8th, 1944 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she married Rolando Esteverena and embarked upon a loving 42 year relationship. Marta and Rolando were keen sailors, keeping the boat "Buenos Aires" in the SF Bay. They shared many wonderful family vacations to sailing destinations around the world. A lover of the arts and current affairs, Marta was a docent at the SFMOMA, a Commonwealth Club member, and a patron of the SF Symphony. Marta is survived by her husband Rolando, sons Alex and Martín, daughters-in-law Ruth and Rebecca, and beloved grandchildren Amelia, Isabel, Anna, Andrew, Alex and Rosemary Marta, all of whom will miss "Grandmama" very much. A mass celebrating Marta's life will be held at St. Ignatius Church at 650 Parker Ave, San Francisco on Friday, June 26th, 2009 at 10 a.m.

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