Gloria R. Fahy

Entered into the joy of the Lord on June 22, 2014 at her home in Rohnert Park at the age of 87. She was born Gloria Woelkers in Scranton, Pennsylvania on May 20, 1927; the fifth of ten children to Leo and Catherine Woelkers. She moved to San Anselmo, CA in 1947. Gloria worked as a telephone operator at Pacific Bell in San Rafael. She married Philip Fahy on June 25, 1949 and they lived in San Anselmo and Napa before moving to Woodacre in 1955. She was active with caring for the family, knitting, Valley 20, a group of women in the San Geronimo Valley; and volunteered at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Lagunitas. She had a special affection for dogs all of her life and quite a sense of humor. After the oldest six children completed high school, Gloria, Phil and daughter Gloria Rita moved to Northridge in 1976 due to a job transfer. They returned in 2003 to Rohnert Park. Gloria is preceded in death by her parents, sisters: Marie, Kay, and Dolly; and brothers: Honey and Leo. She is survived by her loving husband Phil of 65 years; sisters: Anne, Sylvia (Herb), Joan, and Vivian; sister-in-law Eileen; brother-in-law Joe; daughters Cathy and Gloria; sons Philip (Linda), Gene (Nori), Leo (Cindie), Will (Patty) and Pat (Tracy); grandchildren: Deana (Jeff), Heather (Ryan), Will (Katie), Sean (Tanna), Patrick (Jill), Nick, Justin and Jaclyn; great-grandsons: Ethan, Andrew, Nicco, and Dante'; and many nieces and nephews. Our family's deepest gratitude is for Lisa, who had been Gloria's special caregiver for almost 7 years. Also, thank you to the staff of St. Joseph's Memorial Hospice for their care during the several times she was on hospice, especially these recent months. Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass and lunch on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4595 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA A private inurnment will take place a later date at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Santa Rosa. In lieu of flowers, donation memorials can be made to St. Joseph's Memorial Hospice of Santa Rosa, St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, or a charity of your choice.