Cafferata, Mary Ann

Mary Ann Cafferata San Francisco Native Oct. 6, 1953- Jan. 20, 2010
Mary lost her 15 month battle with cancer. She put up a great fight.
Those that die with the most cars wins, well mary didn't have the
most possessions but she died with the most and the best of
friends. You're the winner Mary. She was the one and only daughter
of Emil and Marge Cafferata who preceded her in death. She was
the little sister of Emil (Renee) and the big sister of Leon Cafferata.
Mary was Auntie to Marcel, Dino, Chantelle and Nick Cafferata, who
adored her. She is survived by her cousin Judy Borelli who was
like a big sister to Mary, and Judy's husband Hank Maskowski and
Judy's brother Emilio Borelli. She is also survived by her wonderful,
favorite (like second parents) aunt and uncle Lillian and Vince
Borelli. She leaves her wonderful longtime companion of 10 years,
Al Luenow and his adult children, Sarah (Chris)Floyd and their sons,
Tyler and Brian Luenow. She enjoyed her life with Al. He was there
for her until the end. Mary was a very popular girl, full of love, fun,
generosity and hope. She leaves behind many friends she's held
dear since kindergarten. She also enjoyed her retail therapy and
her prime rib dinners at Broadway Prime Rib in Burlingame. Mary is
an alumni of Corpus Christi and St. John Ursuline High. Mary
became a meter maid at 21. She later got a job in the Dept. of
Parking and Traffic and S.F. Police Dept. She loved her job with
San Francisco's finest and enjoyed much camaraderie. She made
many friends and was famous as "the party planner" with the best
party favors. Mary was about to retire after a 30 year career this
February. Mary will surely be missed by her many friends and her
loving and devoted family. We love you Mary. If only... Mary and
her family would especially like to thank Comfort Care and the
very caring, loving staff on the 7th floor of Mills Peninsula
Hospital and Mills Peninsula Skilled Nursing Facility on Trousdale,
Burlingame. Friends may visit Monday from 4pm and are invited to
attend the Vigil Service Monday at 7pm at Duggan's Serra Mortuary,
500 Westlake Ave, Daly City. The Funeral mass will be celebrated
on Tuesday at 10:30am at Corpus Christi Church, 62 Santa Rosa
Ave, SF. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma. In lieu of
flowers donations may be made to your favorite charity.

Published in San Francisco Chronicle from January 23 to January
24, 2010