Rose B. Dal Poggetto

Rose passed away peacefully on December 23, 2021, in Morgan Hill, CA. Born in Santa Clara, she grew up in San Francisco attending Everett Junior High (1936) and Commerce High School (1939). She spent her entire adult life in living in Burlingame, raising her three children. During her lifetime, Rose volunteered with the Girl Scouts of America and Peninsula Hospital Auxiliary. She and her husband Daniel were also members of the Italian Catholic Federation. Rose was the quintessential family mom. Her life revolved around her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved to entertain and host family parties, those planned ahead of time and especially last-minute ones. Predeceased by her husband Daniel, she is survived by her children Dennis, Michael, and Karen. Grandchildren Amber Dal Poggetto, Heather Quinn, RaeAnn Dennison and Danielle Tanti. Great-Grandchildren Charlotte MacIntosh, Austyn and Camille Dennison and James Quinn. And sisters Laura Boragno, Elizabeth Shattuck, and Sylvia Monahan.

A brief vigil/rosary service, open to family and friends, will be held for Rose at CHAPEL OF THE HIGHLANDS (194 Millwood Dr. Millbrae) on January 6th, 2022 at 1:00 pm. You are welcome to come earlier to visit after 11:30 am. It is requested that anyone attending wear a mask. Rose will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma, where there will be a private family burial.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to either St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Hanna’s Boys Center or St. Anthony Foundation which were Rose’s favorite charities.

With great sadness we note the loss of our beloved, Luigina, “Louise” Ferrando in her ninetyeighth year

Louise was born in a snowstorm in the small Italian alpine village of Castelletto D’Erro. She lived through many hardships and dangers, including the Second World War, and then married Nicholas Ferrando who was studying medicine. He brought her to San Francisco on New Years Day,1948.

She helped to manage his practice in the Outer Mission and in 1952 delivered her daughter, Carla Catherine. Carla was born prematurely and her difficult delivery left her blind.

Louise dedicated herself to nurturing Carla’s musical talents. Her support helped Carla to attain a Masters in Music at SF State and she transformed their ground floor into a studio where Carla could teach piano. She lost her husband on a trip to Italy in 1996. A few years later, she met a widower, Alberto Alpi and became close and loving companions. Tragically, Carla was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 and despite great efforts, succumbed in 2011. Alberto helped Louise to overcome her great sadness and to live on. He was with her until her passing.

She was a wonderful kind and caring woman, who will be sorely missed.

We want to thank the staff at CPMC’S Van Ness Campus for the care and concern they showed her. And to Lily, Tony, and Fe for their kindness in easing her passing.

In lieu of flowers, you may donate to St Jude Children’s Hospital.

Services will be held on December 16th 10:30 am at Sts Peter and Paul Church, 666 Filbert St in San Francisco. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma

Jack Lowe died due to complications from a stroke. Over the course of his long life, he was consistently a joy to be around, providing a positive outlook and caring ways.

Jack was born in San Francisco and attended local Catholic schools. Jack had an entrepreneurial spirit that began in childhood, shining shoes downtown and selling concessions at ballgames. As a young man he worked at lumber mills in Northern California and briefly served in the army during the Korean War until he was injured in a training exercise. Jack subsequently had a long career in real estate development, with multiple projects in San Francisco and Pacifica. In his later years, he worked as a part time driver for Orindawoods.

Jack loved sports, especially golf, as well as reading books, wine tasting, discussing current events, and sharing stories.

Jack is survived by his wife Toni of Walnut Creek, his son David (Laurie) of Pacifica, stepdaughter April (Brian) of Walnut Creek, and grandsons Anthony Lau and Nick and Anthony O’Dea. Jack is predeceased by his parents Catherine and John Lowe, his older sister Mary Cronin, and younger brothers Bob and Frank Lowe. He is survived by his younger brothers Jim (Diane) and Jerry (Jackie) Lowe, his aunt Bridget Byrne, and extended family. A memorial is being planned for early spring.