Obituaries

Julie Malaspina went home to our Lord and Savior on January 23rd with her loving husband John, daughter Catherine and son Mark by her side. Julie was born August 25, 1938 to Thomas and Julia Mulhall in lovely Dublin, Ireland. Peter, Thomas, Noel, Jerry, John, Margaret, Angela, and May were her siblings. Julie was the “last of the litter.” She is survived by her brothers Jim and Pat. Her extended family includes many wonderful nieces, nephews and in-laws. In 1960, Julie immigrated to the United States and settled in San Francisco. In July of 1962, Julie received a phone call from an admirer named John Malaspina and, after a beautiful courtship, they were married on September 14, 1963. As a young couple, they purchased a home in Newark and raised their family there. During her lifetime, Julie worked for Standard Oil, Pontiac Motor Division, Varian Associates and JC Penny's, but she always considered housewife and motherhood as her greatest achievements. Julie would have loved to personally say goodbye to her friends at Aglow, Uplift and Hanna's Circle. They all brought her so much joy and comfort through the years.

A celebration of Julie's life will be held Friday, February 2nd at 6:30pm at Fremont Memorial Chapel at 3723 Peralta Blvd. in Fremont.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 3rd at 11:00am at Saint Edward's Church at 5788 Thornton Ave. in Newark.

A reception will follow in the parish hall. Gifts in lieu of flowers may be made to World Vision Ministries.